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

Are you a farmer from Ghaziabad, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Bhojpur, Loni, Muradnagar, Rajapur, 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 are also being sown. This is the middle of the Rabi season, with cold and dry weather 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 Ghaziabad 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 rice, pigeon pea (arhar), and cotton are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal (eggplant), chili, 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 gram (chana) continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Ghaziabad 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):
Pea, Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Wheat, Barley, Oat, Potato, Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Radish, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander.
✅ Benefit – These are the major Rabi crops of Ghaziabad-up region. Direct sowing helps in timely sowing and ensures good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion, tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, cauliflower.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting of vegetable seedlings ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato, chili, brinjal, cabbage, and cauliflower seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold.
✅ Benefit – Ensures healthy growth of the plants and better yield of vegetables.

Orchard management:
Pruning of old and unproductive branches in fruit trees like guava, ber, mango.
✅ Benefit – Promotes new growth and improves fruit production.

Animal Husbandry:
Take care of livestock by providing proper shelter, feed, and vaccination to protect them from cold and diseases.
✅ Benefit – Healthy livestock results in higher milk and meat production.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, orchard management, and animal husbandry in December in Ghaziabad-up , farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhojpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato, Wheat
• Check: Early blight in potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard & Potato are major crops for Rabi season.
  • Timely sowing ensures optimal yield during favorable weather conditions.
    
• Advantage: Favorable weather + irrigation = better yield.
  

🌾 Loni Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Prepare: Nursery for Chilli, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip are short duration crops, thus ensuring good returns.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting of vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops + timely nursery = better income.
  

🌾 Muradnagar Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Barley
• Fertilize: Ensure proper nutrient management in Wheat crop
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat and Barley are staple crops for Rabi season.
  • Proper fertilization ensures optimal growth and yield.
    
• Advantage: Staple crops + nutrient management = increased yield.
  

🌾 Rajapur Block

• Sow now: Gram (Chickpea), Lentil
• Monitor: For pod borer in Gram
• How & Why:
  
  • Gram and Lentil are important pulse crops for Rabi season.
  • Monitoring for pod borer ensures timely pest control measures.
    
• Advantage: Pulse crops + pest management = higher productivity.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
• Potato: Aphids, Early/Late Blight
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach/Mustard): Aphids, Leaf miners
  
  

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 or as soil moisture demands. Avoid overwatering in cold.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and protect roots from cold.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

December in Ghaziabad is all about smart planning:

• Harvest early winter greens like spinach, mustard, and fenugreek for steady income.
  
• Continue harvesting early varieties of peas, radish, and carrots.
  
• Sow late-season varieties of root vegetables (radish, carrot) and leafy greens for continuous supply.
  
• Implement frost protection measures for sensitive crops like tomato, brinjal, and young potato plants.
  
• Complete earthing up for potato crops to ensure good tuber development.
  
• Maintain timely weeding, apply top dressing, and provide light irrigation, especially during frost periods.
  
  

By focusing on timely harvesting, sowing late winter crops, protecting from frost, and managing established fields, you’ll ensure a continuous supply and a profitable winter season.