Vegetables to grow in december in Shamli up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Shamli, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Kairana, Kandhla, Oon, Shamli, Thana Bhawan, 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, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. December is the peak of the Rabi season with clear, dry winter weather, so regular irrigation is crucial to maintain soil moisture for standing crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shamli 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, mustard, and potato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, and chilli seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Mustard and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Shamli show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (December) - Shamli

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, Gram, Mustard, Barley, Wheat.
✅ Benefit – These are major Rabi crops for Shamli Farmers.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion seedlings can be sown in nursery for next season.
✅ Benefit – Prepares farmers for summer crops.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Garlic and Onion transplanting in Shamli can be done.
✅ Benefit – Ensures good yield and better market price.

Vegetables (if irrigation available):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip can be sown.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Potato:
Potato sowing can be started.
✅ Benefit – Main cash crop for many farmers in Shamli.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and crops in December, farmers in Shamli can increase their income.

Let’s Start in December – Crop + Method + Advantage

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Kairana Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat, Pea
• Fertilize: Existing Potato Crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard & Potato ensure good returns if sown timely.
  • Wheat sowing should be completed this month.
  • Pea can be sown as an intercrop.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures optimal yield and better market prices.
  

🌾 Kandhla Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard, Potato, Garlic
• Manage: Monitor for blight in potato; spray fungicide if needed.
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic can give good profit, intercropped with potato.
  • Timely fungicide application prevents yield loss in potato.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crops and proactive disease management ensures better income.
  

🌾 Oon Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Radish, Carrot,Turnip
• Prepare: Prepare land for spring sugarcane planting.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables like radish and carrot fetch good price in December.
  • Early land preparation saves time and resources later.
    
• Advantage: Harvesting root vegetables + sugarcane planting ensures better yield.
  

🌾 Shamli Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard, Potato, Gram (Chickpea)
• Irrigate: Ensure proper irrigation for wheat and potato crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Chickpea can be sown in less fertile lands.
  • Adequate moisture is crucial for initial growth stages of wheat and potato.
    
• Advantage: Chickpea, proper irrigation = maximized yields.
  

🌾 Thana Bhawan Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard, Lentil,Fenugreek
• Protect: Protect young plants from frost by providing smoke during the night.
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil is drought-resistant, suitable for areas with less irrigation.
  • Frost protection is crucial for the survival of young seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Reduced frost damage, better lentil and mustard crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach/Fenugreek): Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Early blight
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/pods.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for aphids and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 8-12 days (feel the soil).
  
• Water in the morning to allow leaves to dry before night, reducing frost and disease risk.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage to prevent root rot in cold soil.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to save moisture and protect roots from cold.
  

Conclusion

December in Shamli is all about smart winter management:

• Focus on regular harvesting of mature winter vegetables like early peas, radish, turnip, and leafy greens to maintain market supply.
  
• Continue sowing quick-growing leafy vegetables (spinach, fenugreek, mustard) for continuous income.
  
• Crucially protect sensitive crops (tomato, brinjal, chilli, young plants) from severe cold and potential frost.
  
• Provide light, timely irrigation, preferably in the morning, and ensure proper nutrition for growing rabi crops.
  
• Keep a close watch on winter-specific pests and diseases, applying timely and appropriate controls.
  
  

By wisely managing your winter crops—protecting them from the cold, ensuring continuous harvest of ready produce, and maintaining crop health—you’ll keep your farm productive and profitable through the peak winter months.