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

Are you a farmer from Balrampur, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Balrampur, Gaindas Bujurg, Harriya Satgharwa, Pachperwa, Rehra Bazar, Shridattganj, Tulsipur, Utraula, 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 Rabi season, with post-monsoon dry 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 Balrampur 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, chilli, and cauliflower 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 lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Balrampur 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):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of December, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Balrampur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and spinach offer quick returns in 25-30 days.
  • Transplanting chili, tomato, and brinjal now allows harvesting before severe winter frost.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables ensure better market prices and income.
  

🌾 Gaindas Bujurg Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare nursery for: Onion, Garlic
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and pea can withstand mild frost and provide good yield.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting in January.
    
• Advantage: Diversification with oilseeds and pulses for balanced income.
  

🌾 Harriya Satgharwa Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic, Winter Squash
• Transplant: Cabbage Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and garlic are high-value crops with good market demand.
  • Transplanting cabbage now gives them a head start before peak winter.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops provide substantial income boost.
  

🌾 Pachperwa Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea, Coriander
• Protect: Young plants from frost with straw mulch
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and chickpea are important pulses for nutritional security and soil health.
  • Mulching prevents frost damage to young plants during cold nights.
    
• Advantage: Enhanced yield through frost protection and nutritional gains.
  

🌾 Rehra Bazar Block

• Sow now: Broad Bean, Beetroot, Carrot
• Apply: Second dose of urea to early sown wheat.
• How & Why:
  
  • Broad bean and carrot thrive in cooler temperatures and fetch good price.
  • Urea application boosts wheat growth for a better harvest.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable basket and improved cereal yield.
  

🌾 Shridattganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Prepare nursery for: Onion, Garlic
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and pea can withstand mild frost and provide good yield.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting in January.
    
• Advantage: Diversification with oilseeds and pulses for balanced income.
  

🌾 Tulsipur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and spinach offer quick returns in 25-30 days.
  • Transplanting chili, tomato, and brinjal now allows harvesting before severe winter frost.
    
• Advantage: Early vegetables ensure better market prices and income.
  

🌾 Utraula Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic, Winter Squash
• Transplant: Cabbage Seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and garlic are high-value crops with good market demand.
  • Transplanting cabbage now gives them a head start before peak winter.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops provide substantial income boost.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cole Crops (Cabbage, Cauliflower): Diamondback moth, aphids
  
• Pea: Pod borer, powdery mildew
  
• Potato: Late blight, aphids
  
• Tomato: Late blight, fruit borer
  
• Leafy Greens: Aphids, leaf miner
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested parts.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers; keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Spray only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• Water in the morning; avoid late evening to prevent frost damage.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil warm.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation where possible.
  

Conclusion

December in Balrampur is all about smart winter farming:

• Focus on regular harvesting of mature winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, and radish.
  
• Protect sensitive crops and young seedlings from cold and frost using mulching or covers.
  
• Provide timely, light irrigation, especially to fruiting and root crops, to maintain essential moisture.
  
• Continue planting late-season leafy vegetables like spinach and fenugreek for sustained income.
  
• Keep a close eye on common winter pests (e.g., aphids) and fungal diseases, applying control measures promptly.
  
  

If you follow these steps—harvesting efficiently, protecting your crops from winter chill, and maintaining plant health—you’ll ensure a steady flow of quality produce and good market prices throughout the peak winter season.