Vegetables to grow in december in Rampur up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide
Are you a farmer from Rampur, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Bilaspur, Chamraua, Dungarpur, Milak, Mundha Pande, Rampur, Saidnagar, Shahabad, Suar, Tanda, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Onion.
In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season, with dry winter conditions making timely irrigation crucial for good crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.
We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Rampur district for the month of December. This guide explains:
- Which crops should be sown now,
- Which crops should be raised in nurseries and when to transplant them,
- Which seeds can be sown directly without nurseries, and
- When nursery plants should be transplanted if they are ready.
You will get this information block-wise in the guide so you can easily decide what to do in December according to your area.
What fields typically look like early december
- Standing/harvest crops: Sugarcane, paddy, pigeon pea, and groundnut are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
- Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
- Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
- Pulses/cash crops: Mustard and lentil continue in suitable areas.
👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Rampur show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.
What to start now (December) - Rampur
Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Peas, Mustard, Wheat, Barley, Gram.
✅ Benefit – Ensures good yield and better market price.
Nursery preparation:
Onion nursery can be prepared for transplanting in January-February.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.
Transplanting:
Garlic and onion seedlings can be transplanted.
Vegetables:
Continue harvesting vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, radish, carrot, spinach, fenugreek, and coriander.
✅ Benefit – Provides continuous income.
Fruit trees:
Planting of fruit trees like mango, guava, lemon can be done.
✅ Benefit – Long term investment for future income.
👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, vegetables and fruit plants in December, Rampur farmers can increase their income.
Let’s Start in December – Crop + Method + Advantage
Crop |
How to Plant (Method & Spacing) |
Advantage for Farmers |
Spinach (Palak) |
Direct sowing; rows 20–25 cm apart; thin after 15 days |
Quick harvest in 25–30 days; good local market in Rampur |
Fenugreek (Methi) |
Broadcast or line sowing; 25 cm row spacing |
30-day harvest; sell as green now and seed later in Rampur |
Coriander (Dhania) |
Sow soaked/half-crushed seed in rows 25 cm apart |
Dual income: greens in ~25 days + dry seed in ~90 days in Rampur |
Radish |
Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing; thin to 5–8 cm between plants |
Early harvest (40–45 days); strong winter demand in Rampur |
Carrot/Turnip |
Direct sowing on a fine, crumbly seedbed; 30 cm rows |
Good price in Jan-Feb markets in Rampur |
Tomato (Nursery → Transplant) |
Raise nursery; transplant at 45 × 60 cm |
High-value crop; earlier transplant = better rates in Rampur |
Brinjal (Nursery → Transplant) |
Nursery to field at 60 × 60 cm |
4–5 months continuous picking/sales in Rampur |
Cauliflower/Cabbage (Nursery → Transplant) |
Transplant at 45 × 45 cm |
Winter demand is high in Rampur; early crop = higher profit |
Pea |
Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 10 cm plant spacing |
Good demand in Rampur markets |
Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)
Block |
Sow Now |
Transplant |
Pest Watch |
Irrigation Tip |
Bilaspur |
Spinach, Mustard, Fenugreek, Radish |
Tomato, Cauliflower |
Diamondback Moth on Cabbage, Aphids on Mustard |
Irrigate every 8-10 days |
Milak |
Carrot, Turnip, Spinach |
Brinjal, Cabbage |
Aphids, Whiteflies on Brinjal |
Ensure proper drainage for Potato |
Shahabad |
Coriander, Pea |
Tomato |
Powdery Mildew on Cucurbits |
Use drip irrigation for Tomato |
Swar |
Radish, Spinach, Carrot |
Tomato, Chili |
Tomato Fruit Borer |
Mulch to conserve moisture in Chili |
Tanda |
Leafy Greens, Early Pea |
Tomato, Cabbage, Brinjal |
Cutworms in Nurseries |
Sprinkler irrigation for Leafy Greens |
Rampur |
Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish |
Tomato, Cauliflower |
Whitefly on Okra |
Light irrigation for Spinach; improve drainage |
Chamraua |
Spinach, Coriander |
Tomato, Brinjal |
Aphids in Greens |
Shallow irrigation for Coriander; avoid overwatering |
Suar |
Carrot, Turnip, Spinach |
Tomato |
Powdery Mildew, Fruit Fly |
Organic mulch; weekly irrigation for Turnip |
Azamgarh |
Fenugreek, Radish, Coriander |
Brinjal, Cabbage |
Shoot Borer in Brinjal |
Irrigate nurseries every 5-6 days |
Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)
🌾 Bilaspur Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chili, brinjal nursery
- How & Why:
- Mustard & potato are good winter cash crops.
- Early nursery ensures timely transplant in Jan-Feb.
- Advantage: Timely sowing + early nursery = better yield & price.
🌾 Chamraua Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chili, brinjal nursery
- How & Why:
- Mustard & potato are good winter cash crops.
- Early nursery ensures timely transplant in Jan-Feb.
- Advantage: Timely sowing + early nursery = better yield & price.
🌾 Dungarpur Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chili, brinjal nursery
- How & Why:
- Mustard & potato are good winter cash crops.
- Early nursery ensures timely transplant in Jan-Feb.
- Advantage: Timely sowing + early nursery = better yield & price.
🌾 Milak Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chili, brinjal nursery
- How & Why:
- Mustard & potato are good winter cash crops.
- Early nursery ensures timely transplant in Jan-Feb.
- Advantage: Timely sowing + early nursery = better yield & price.
🌾 Mundha Pande Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chili, brinjal nursery
- How & Why:
- Mustard & potato are good winter cash crops.
- Early nursery ensures timely transplant in Jan-Feb.
- Advantage: Timely sowing + early nursery = better yield & price.
🌾 Rampur Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chili, brinjal nursery
- How & Why:
- Mustard & potato are good winter cash crops.
- Early nursery ensures timely transplant in Jan-Feb.
- Advantage: Timely sowing + early nursery = better yield & price.
🌾 Saidnagar Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chili, brinjal nursery
- How & Why:
- Mustard & potato are good winter cash crops.
- Early nursery ensures timely transplant in Jan-Feb.
- Advantage: Timely sowing + early nursery = better yield & price.
🌾 Shahabad Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chili, brinjal nursery
- How & Why:
- Mustard & potato are good winter cash crops.
- Early nursery ensures timely transplant in Jan-Feb.
- Advantage: Timely sowing + early nursery = better yield & price.
🌾 Suar Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chili, brinjal nursery
- How & Why:
- Mustard & potato are good winter cash crops.
- Early nursery ensures timely transplant in Jan-Feb.
- Advantage: Timely sowing + early nursery = better yield & price.
🌾 Tanda Block
- Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
- Prepare beds for: Tomato, chili, brinjal nursery
- How & Why:
- Mustard & potato are good winter cash crops.
- Early nursery ensures timely transplant in Jan-Feb.
- Advantage: Timely sowing + early nursery = better yield & price.
Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips
Key pests to watch
- Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
- Peas: Powdery mildew, Pod borer
- Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
- Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
Simple actions:
- Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
- Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves.
- Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds.
- Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
Irrigation
- Give light irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based).
- Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
- Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and moderate soil temperature.
- Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for appropriate crops where possible.
Conclusion
December in Rampur is all about smart planning:
- Focus on harvesting mature winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, and root crops.
- Sow last batches of quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek.
- Provide essential frost protection to sensitive crops like tomato, brinjal, and early potato.
- Manage irrigation carefully, especially during dry spells, and protect from cold winds.
- Keep a close eye on winter pests (aphids) and diseases (powdery mildew) for timely control.
If you focus on timely harvesting, frost protection, and proper care for your winter crops—you’ll ensure a steady income and healthy produce throughout the cold season.
