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

Are you a farmer from Banda, up (UP)? In December, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season, and with dry winter conditions, conserving soil moisture and timely irrigation are very important for crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Banda 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, maize, pigeonpea, 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: Chickpea and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Banda 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):
Peas, mustard, coriander, fenugreek, spinach, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh produce.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower, for summer crops.
✅ Benefit – Early seedlings ensure timely transplanting for summer season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant late-season cabbage and cauliflower seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Ensures good head size and yield, taking advantage of available winter moisture.

Climbing vegetables (with irrigation and frost protection):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd.
✅ Benefit – Early sowing ensures early harvest and higher market price during off-season.

Potato (late sowing if conditions are right):
Consider late sowing of potato if soil moisture and temperature are favorable.
✅ Benefit – Fills gaps in the market and potentially fetches good price.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and strategic crops in December in Banda, farmers 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)

🌾 Rampura Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & fenugreek give 25–30 day quick cash between major crops.
  • Early tomato transplant fetches better Oct–Nov prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas/Beans: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Potato: Late Blight, Aphids
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/pods/stems, especially for DBM or pod borers.
  
• Keep fields clean of weeds. Use yellow sticky traps for whiteflies if present.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance. For Late Blight, preventative sprays are crucial.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based), less frequent than summer.
  
• If frost is expected, give a light irrigation in the evening to protect plants.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries; ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, keep soil warm, and reduce weeds.
  

Conclusion

December in Banda is all about smart planning:

• Keep harvesting mature winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, peas, and radish regularly.
  
• Protect sensitive crops from winter frost using covers or light irrigation in the evening.
  
• Ensure timely, light irrigation for established crops; avoid waterlogging.
  
• Keep fields clean from weeds to ensure good nutrient uptake for your plants.
  
• Monitor closely for common winter pests and diseases; act fast if seen.
  
  

If you follow these steps—continuous harvesting for cash, frost protection for yield, and vigilant field management for quality—you’ll ensure healthy crops and good returns throughout the winter.