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

Are you a farmer from Amethi, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Amethi, Bhadar, Bhetua, Gauriganj, Jagdishpur, Jamo, Musafirkhana, Sangrampur, Shahgarh, Shukul Bazar, Tikari, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Pea, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Radish, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Capsicum, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak Rabi season with cold, 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 Amethi 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: Paddy, sugarcane, pigeon pea, and groundnut are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, 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 Amethi show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (December) - Amethi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Mustard, Wheat, Barley, Chickpea, Lentil, Field Pea, Linseed.
✅ Benefit – These are the major Rabi crops suitable for Amethi's climate.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and garlic.
✅ Benefit – Allows for healthy seedling development before the harshest winter conditions in Amethi.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early cauliflower and cabbage seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes yield potential in Amethi’s specific growing conditions.

Vegetable crops:
Continue planting radish, spinach, fenugreek, coriander.
✅ Benefit – Provides a continuous supply of vegetables for local markets in Amethi.

Potato Planting:
Continue planting potato, ensuring proper soil moisture and drainage.
✅ Benefit – Potato is a key crop for the farmers of Amethi

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Amethi (December)

🌾 Amethi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip mature quickly, providing income in 30-45 days.
  • Transplanting Tomato, Chili, and Brinjal now will result in a harvest in late winter/early spring, potentially fetching good market prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from root vegetables and strategic timing for solanaceous crops.
  

🌾 Bhadar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Lentil
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be intercropped for additional income.
  • Pea and Lentil enhance soil fertility.
  • Transplanting Cabbage and Cauliflower now will lead to a harvest in the cooler months.
    
• Advantage: Diversification of crops and soil health improvement.
  

🌾 Bhetua Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Early Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion are high-value crops with good market demand.
  • Planting early potato allows for harvesting before the peak season.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops and early harvest for better prices.
  

🌾 Gauriganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, Methi and Coriander are short duration crops that can provide quick income.
  • Transplanting Tomato and Chili ensures harvest during favorable market conditions.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and optimized harvesting time.
  

🌾 Jagdishpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Brinjal, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip provide quick returns within a short period.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Cabbage now sets the stage for early harvests.
    
• Advantage: Rapid income generation and early market access.
  

🌾 Jamo Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil
• Transplant: Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Lentil are beneficial for nitrogen fixation in the soil.
  • Transplanting Cauliflower allows for a winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil health and consistent yield.
  

🌾 Musafirkhana Block

• Sow now: Mustard
• Transplant: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard is a good source of oil and can be intercropped.
  • Transplanting Potato now will lead to an early harvest.
    
• Advantage: Additional income and timely planting for potato.
  

🌾 Sangrampur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek (Methi) and Coriander are short duration crops with quick returns.
  • Transplanting Tomato ensures a winter harvest for good market prices.
    
• Advantage: Fast income and optimized planting for tomato.
  

🌾 Shahgarh Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach
• Transplant: Chili, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach provide quick returns and improve soil health.
  • Transplanting Chili and Cabbage will lead to harvests during peak demand.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and optimized harvest timing.
  

🌾 Shukul Bazar Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion are high-value crops that can boost farm income.
  • Transplanting Cauliflower and Potato allows for a winter harvest.
    
• Advantage: Increased income through high-value crops and efficient harvest planning.
  

🌾 Tikari Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Lentil
• Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides oil and Pea/Lentil fix nitrogen in the soil.
  • Transplanting Tomato and Brinjal will result in a good crop during favorable conditions.
    
• Advantage: Soil health and optimized harvest timing.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Pea: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Potato/Tomato: Late blight, Aphids
  
  

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 7–10 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible.
  

Conclusion

December in Amethi is about smart harvesting and winter protection:

• Harvest mature winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, and peas regularly for market.
  
• Sow late-season spinach, coriander, and garlic for continued income.
  
• Protect sensitive crops from frost by light irrigation or covering them at night.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests and diseases, especially in root crops and leafy greens.
  
• Plan your harvests and market approach to get the best prices for your winter produce.
  
  

If you manage your winter harvests smartly—getting steady income from main vegetables, keeping cash flowing with late greens, and protecting all your hard work—you’ll finish the year strong and profitable, ready for the next cycle.