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

Are you a farmer from Fatehpur, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Arainya Sadat, Amauli, Asothar, Bahua, Bhitaura, Bindki, Deomai, Dhata, Fatehpur, Haswa, Hathgam, Khaga, Khajuha, Malwan, Teliyani, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Peas, 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, Mustard Greens are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season with cool, dry weather, so managing soil moisture with timely irrigation is very important for crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

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

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

What to start now (December)

Sowing of Mustard: Farmers in Fatehpur can start sowing mustard crops. Ensure proper soil preparation and seed treatment for better germination.

Wheat sowing: Continue sowing wheat. Use certified seeds and maintain proper spacing between rows for optimal yield.

Potato Planting: Farmers can start planting potatoes. Select disease-free seeds and ensure proper drainage in the field.

Irrigation of standing crops: Provide irrigation to standing crops like wheat, barley, and gram to protect them from moisture stress.

Protection from frost: Protect plants from frost by providing smoke or covering them with polythene sheets during cold nights.

👉 By strategically planning sowing, irrigation, and protection measures in December, farmers in Fatehpur can enhance their crop yields and income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh (December)

🌾 Arainya Sadat Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, radish, carrot, spinach.
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties), chili.
• How & Why:
• Mustard greens and spinach provide quick returns within 30-40 days.
• Early tomato transplanting can fetch better prices in January-February.
• Advantage: Quick harvest of greens and early market access for vegetables ensure additional income.

🌾 Amauli Block

• Sow now: Pea, coriander, fenugreek (methi), turnip.
• Prepare Seedbeds: Onion, cauliflower (late varieties).
• How & Why:
• Pea, coriander and fenugreek are short duration crops suitable for intercropping.
• Raising seedlings for late cauliflower ensures supply during peak demand in February-March.
• Advantage: Diversified crop portfolio and timely availability of vegetables in the market.

🌾 Asothar Block

• Sow now: Potato, garlic.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
• Potato and garlic are major cash crops for the region.
• Transplanting brinjal now allows for early yield and higher returns.
• Advantage: High value crops and early harvest for better profitability.

🌾 Bahua Block

• Sow now: Gram (chickpea).
• Prepare field for: Mustard.
• How & Why:
• Gram (chickpea) is a drought-resistant crop well-suited for rainfed areas.
• Preparing fields for mustard ensures timely sowing after gram harvest.
• Advantage: Suitable for dryland conditions and optimized cropping sequence.

🌾 Bhitaura Block

• Sow now: Lentil (masoor).
• Intercrop: Mustard in sugarcane fields.
• How & Why:
• Lentil is a leguminous crop that improves soil fertility.
• Intercropping mustard in sugarcane provides additional income without affecting the main crop.
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and supplementary income from intercropping.

🌾 Bindki Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• How & Why:
• Radish and carrot are fast-growing crops that can be harvested before the main season crops.
• Transplanting cabbage now allows for a harvest in late winter.
• Advantage: Early income generation and staggered harvesting.

🌾 Deomai Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, Spinach.
• Transplant: Tomato (nursery raised seedlings).
• How & Why:
• Fenugreek and Spinach have quick growth cycle and short duration.
• Transplanting already grown tomato seedling shorten the growing period.
• Advantage: Short duration yield and early harvest.

🌾 Dhata Block

• Sow now: Barley.
• Mulch: Vegetable beds to conserve moisture.
• How & Why:
• Barley is a hardy crop suited to the region's climate and soil.
• Mulching helps retain soil moisture and protects plants from cold stress.
• Advantage: Resilience to environmental stress and conservation of resources.

🌾 Fatehpur Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Dill (suwa).
• Protect: Seedlings from frost.
• How & Why:
• Coriander and dill are high value spices that can be grown for local markets.
• Protecting seedlings from frost ensures better survival and growth.
• Advantage: High value spices and seedling protection from the cold.

🌾 Haswa Block

• Sow now: Mustard.
• Top dress: Existing vegetable crops with urea.
• How & Why:
• Mustard is a major oilseed crop for the region.
• Top dressing with urea provides nitrogen to boost vegetable growth.
• Advantage: High value crop and enhanced vegetable yield.

🌾 Hathgam Block

• Sow now: Oat (fodder).
• Harvest: Early vegetables.
• How & Why:
• Oat provides nutritious fodder for livestock during the winter months.
• Harvesting vegetables provides income.
• Advantage: Fodder production and income through vegetable harvest.

🌾 Khaga Block

• Sow now: Pea.
• Control: Weeds in existing vegetable crops.
• How & Why:
• Pea provide income.
• Weeds compete for nutrient.
• Advantage: Enhanced crop health and good harvest.

🌾 Khajuha Block

• Sow now: Indian Spinach (palak), Beetroot.
• Harvest: Cucurbits.
• How & Why:
• Indian Spinach(Palak) and Beetroot provide income.
• Harvest and clear filed for next crop.
• Advantage: Yields and early vegetables means extra income.

🌾 Malwan Block

• Sow now: Garlic.
• Irrigate: standing crops as per need.
• How & Why:
• Garlic provides income.
• Avoid moisture stress.
• Advantage: Yields and well irrigated crops means extra income.

🌾 Teliyani Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, Dill (suwa).
• Protect: Seedlings from frost.
• How & Why:
• Fenugreek and dill are high value spices that can be grown for local markets.
• Protecting seedlings from frost ensures better survival and growth.
• Advantage: High value spices and seedling protection from the cold.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
  

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, based on soil moisture and crop need.
  
• Water in the morning to protect against frost; avoid evening irrigation.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture, conserve soil warmth, and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, especially for row crops.
  

Conclusion

December in Fatehpur is all about smart planning:

• Focus on harvesting early winter vegetables like radish, spinach, and coriander for good market rates.
  
• Ensure timely irrigation for growing crops like potato, pea, cabbage, and cauliflower.
  
• Protect frost-sensitive crops (e.g., tomato, brinjal, chilli) by light irrigation or covering.
  
• Continue weeding and earthing up for optimal plant health and yield.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, especially in cold weather.
  
  

If you follow these steps—managing your established winter crops, protecting them from cold, and harvesting at the right time—you’ll secure good yields and profitable returns throughout the winter.