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

Are you a farmer from Shravasti, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Bhinga, Hariharpur Rani, Ikauna, Jamunaha, Sirsiya, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season with cool, dry weather, so maintaining soil moisture with timely irrigation is crucial for crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shravasti 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 upland and irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (December)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Field Pea, Potato.
✅ Benefit – These are staple crops for Shravasti region and provide food security.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion, Garlic, Tomato (for late season crop), Chili (for late season crop).
✅ Benefit – Timely availability of seedlings for subsequent planting.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli.
✅ Benefit – Optimal growth conditions during the cool weather.

Vegetable crops:
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, Turnip, Beetroot.
✅ Benefit – Diversified income and meeting local market demand.

Oilseed crops:
Mustard, Rapeseed.
✅ Benefit – Important cash crops for Shravasti farmers.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhinga Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Garlic
• Transplant: Tomato (late varieties), Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop in potato gives additional income.
  • Potato planting in early December avoids frost damage.
    
  • Garlic planting ensures good bulb development.
    
• Advantage: Timely planting ensures optimal yields and market prices.
  

🌾 Hariharpur Rani Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram, Lentil, Mustard
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal (frost-resistant varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and gram as pulse crops improve soil fertility.
  • Mustard provides oilseed option.
    
  • Frost-resistant varieties of chilli and brinjal mitigate potential damage.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping system with frost-resistant options.
  

🌾 Ikauna Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Potato
• Transplant: Tomato (late varieties), Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat and barley as staple crops ensure food security.
  • Potato can be planted with proper frost management.
  • Late tomato transplanting can avoid early blight.
    
• Advantage: Food security with options for cash crops.
  

🌾 Jamunaha Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Gram, Lentil
• Transplant: Chilli (frost-resistant varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Pulse crops improve soil health.
  • Mustard provides oilseed.
    
  • Focus on frost-resistant chilli varieties.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement with options for oilseed and chilli production.
  

🌾 Sirsiya Block

• Sow now: Potato, Wheat, Mustard, Garlic
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower (early maturing varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and wheat are major crops.
  • Mustard as oilseed crop.
    
  • Early maturing cabbage and cauliflower varieties can be planted.
    
• Advantage: Staple crop production with vegetable options.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Potato: Aphids, Early/Late Blight
  
  

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), adjusting for crop and weather.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage, especially in cold weather.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, keep soil warm, and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible for efficiency.
  

Conclusion

December in Shravasti is all about smart winter management:

• Harvest mature crops like radish, carrot, spinach, and coriander for continuous income.
  
• Protect young plants (tomato, brinjal, chili) from frost using smoke or covers.
  
• Manage standing crops like potato with timely earthing up and irrigation.
  
• Keep harvesting peas, cabbage, and cauliflower regularly to ensure good yield.
  
• Watch for cold-weather pests and diseases, and apply treatments promptly.
  
  

By focusing on timely harvesting, crop protection from cold, and vigilant pest management, you’ll ensure a steady flow of produce and good market prices, making your December farming in Shravasti both resilient and profitable.