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

Are you a farmer from Firozabad, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Araon, Firozabad, Jasrana, Madanpur, Narkhi, Shikohabad, Tundla, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Tomato, Potato. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum.

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 cold, dry weather, so timely irrigation is crucial for good crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Firozabad 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, bajra, and pigeon pea are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal 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 potato continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (December) - Firozabad

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Wheat, Barley, Gram (Chickpea), Mustard, and Field Pea are suitable for direct sowing.
✅ Benefit – Optimizes resource use and reduces labor costs.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and garlic. Start preparing seedlings for summer vegetables like cucurbits (cucumber, pumpkin, gourds).
✅ Benefit – Ensures healthy seedlings for timely transplanting in the upcoming season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant potato seedlings, if grown from seed tubers. Also, transplant any late-season cauliflower or cabbage seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes yield and quality of transplanted crops.

Vegetable Crops (With Irrigation):
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander
✅ Benefit – Provides a continuous supply of vegetables and additional income.

Pulses (relay cropping in rice fallows):
Lentil, Chickpea can be sown as relay crops in rice fallows with residual moisture.
✅ Benefit – Utilizes residual moisture effectively and provides additional income.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Firozabad District

🌾 Araon Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat, Pea
• Prepare Seedbed: Onion, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Potato are major Rabi crops, ensuring stable income.
  • Early seedbeds for Onion, Tomato, and Chili help in timely transplanting after winter.
    
• Advantage: Planned sowing for stable income and timely seedling preparation for summer crops.
  

🌾 Firozabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat, Pea
• Prepare Seedbed: Onion, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Potato are major Rabi crops, ensuring stable income.
  • Early seedbeds for Onion, Tomato, and Chili help in timely transplanting after winter.
    
• Advantage: Planned sowing for stable income and timely seedling preparation for summer crops.
  

🌾 Jasrana Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat, Pea
• Prepare Seedbed: Onion, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Potato are major Rabi crops, ensuring stable income.
  • Early seedbeds for Onion, Tomato, and Chili help in timely transplanting after winter.
    
• Advantage: Planned sowing for stable income and timely seedling preparation for summer crops.
  

🌾 Madanpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat, Pea
• Prepare Seedbed: Onion, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Potato are major Rabi crops, ensuring stable income.
  • Early seedbeds for Onion, Tomato, and Chili help in timely transplanting after winter.
    
• Advantage: Planned sowing for stable income and timely seedling preparation for summer crops.
  

🌾 Narkhi Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat, Pea
• Prepare Seedbed: Onion, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Potato are major Rabi crops, ensuring stable income.
  • Early seedbeds for Onion, Tomato, and Chili help in timely transplanting after winter.
    
• Advantage: Planned sowing for stable income and timely seedling preparation for summer crops.
  

🌾 Shikohabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat, Pea
• Prepare Seedbed: Onion, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Potato are major Rabi crops, ensuring stable income.
  • Early seedbeds for Onion, Tomato, and Chili help in timely transplanting after winter.
    
• Advantage: Planned sowing for stable income and timely seedling preparation for summer crops.
  

🌾 Tundla Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat, Pea
• Prepare Seedbed: Onion, Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Potato are major Rabi crops, ensuring stable income.
  • Early seedbeds for Onion, Tomato, and Chili help in timely transplanting after winter.
    
• Advantage: Planned sowing for stable income and timely seedling preparation for summer crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Firozabad, December:

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids, Cutworms
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Aphids, Early/Late Blight
  
• Leafy Greens: Aphids, Cutworms
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips for pests.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/parts (e.g., DBM larvae, blight-affected leaves).
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Use recommended sprays only when necessary; rotate chemicals to prevent resistance.
  
  

Irrigation for Firozabad, December:

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, based on soil moisture and crop need. Winter crops need less.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially during cold spells; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic) to conserve moisture and keep soil warmer.
  
• Prefer furrow or drip irrigation for row crops like tomato, peas, and cole crops where possible.
  

Conclusion

December in Firozabad is all about protecting your investment and ensuring good yields:

• Implement frost protection for sensitive crops.
  
• Continue harvesting mature winter vegetables like peas, radish, and spinach.
  
• Closely monitor growth of established crops like potato, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  
• Keep a sharp eye on cold-weather pests (aphids) and diseases (powdery mildew).
  
• Irrigate sparingly in mornings on sunny days, preventing waterlogging.
  
  

If you manage these steps—protecting against cold, ensuring timely harvests, and maintaining crop health—you’ll secure good yields and maintain market presence throughout the peak winter season.