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

Are you a farmer from Gonda, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Belsar, Chhapia, Colonelganj, Gaura Chawki, Haldhar Mau, Itiyathok, Jhanjhari, Katrabazar, Mankapur, Mujehna, Nawabganj, Pandri Kripal, Paraspur, Roopaideeh, Tarabganj, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Peas, Tomato. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Onion, Late Cauliflower, Late Cabbage, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli.

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 clear skies and low temperatures, making regular 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 Gonda 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, chili, 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: Mustard and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (December) in Gonda

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Pea, mustard, potato, and lentil.
✅ Benefit – These are Rabi crops suited for the winter season in Gonda.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and garlic if not already done. Early varieties benefit from a December start.
✅ Benefit – Ensures a good start for these important cash crops in Gonda-up.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant onion and garlic seedlings if ready. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.

Vegetable crops (if irrigation available):
Continue sowing radish, carrot, spinach, fenugreek, and coriander for continuous supply.

Wheat sowing (timely sowing for better yield):
Focus on timely sowing of wheat with recommended seed rate and fertilizer application for optimal yield in Gonda.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Belsar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
• Radish and Spinach provide quick returns in 25-30 days.
• Transplanting tomato/chili/brinjal ensures crop establishment before severe cold.

Advantage: Early cash flow and healthy seedlings to withstand December weather.

🌾 Chhapia Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Pea can be sown for intercropping or as a main crop for oil/pulses.
  • Transplant cabbage/cauliflower seedlings raised in November.
• Advantage: Diversification of crops and timely planting of winter vegetables.
  

🌾 Colonelganj Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion (seedlings)
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion planting benefits from cooler December temperatures for bulb development.
  • Early tomato varieties can be transplanted for a harvest before peak winter.
• Advantage: Optimize bulb crop yield and early tomato harvest.
  

🌾 Gaura Chawki Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & Coriander give quick returns.
    
  • Chili/Brinjal transplanting ensures good establishment before peak winter.
• Advantage: Quick income and hardened transplants.
  

🌾 Haldhar Mau Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Mustard as primary crops.
  • Cabbage/Cauliflower seedlings from last month.
• Advantage: Winter crop establishment.
  

🌾 Itiyathok Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion, Potato
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • December is ideal for planting Garlic/Onion/Potato for good bulb and tuber development.
  • Transplant Tomato.
• Advantage: Better yields for bulb/tuber crops, tomato establishment.
  

🌾 Jhanjhari Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Methi
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick returns from Radish/Spinach.
  • Transplant Brinjal and Chili now.
• Advantage: Early cash, established seedlings.
  

🌾 Katrabazar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Plant Mustard and Pea.
  • Transplant Cabbage and Cauliflower.
• Advantage: Good returns from mustard and pea, healthy cabbage/cauliflower plants.
  

🌾 Mankapur Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion (seedlings)
• Transplant: Tomato (early)
• How & Why:
  
  • Favorable for Garlic/Onion.
  • Early Tomato varieties.
• Advantage: Better bulb size, early tomato crop.
  

🌾 Mujehna Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Methi, Radish
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & Coriander fast harvest.
  • Chili/Brinjal establish before cold.
• Advantage: Quick cash + hardy plants.
  

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Sow mustard and pea now.
  • Transplant cabbage/cauliflower.
• Advantage: Establish main winter crops.
  

🌾 Pandri Kripal Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion, Potato
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Ideal for Garlic, Onion, Potato.
  • Transplant Tomato.
• Advantage: Good bulb/tuber development.
  

🌾 Paraspur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Methi
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish/Spinach offer fast income.
  • Transplant Brinjal/Chili now.
• Advantage: Quick income, established plants.
  

🌾 Roopaideeh Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Potato
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Sow Mustard/Pea.
  • Transplant Cabbage/Cauliflower.
• Advantage: Healthy yields.
  

🌾 Tarabganj Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion (seedlings)
• Transplant: Tomato (early)
• How & Why:
  
  • Favorable for Garlic/Onion bulbs.
  • Early tomato.
• Advantage: Big bulbs, early crop.
  

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander, Methi, Radish
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Fast crops: Spinach & Coriander.
  • Establish chili & brinjal.
• Advantage: Quick returns, healthy plants.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Gonda Farmers in December

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas/Beans: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Leafy Greens (Spinach, Mustard): Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Potato: Late blight, Aphids, Leaf miners
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips carefully.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves or plants quickly to stop spread.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for flying insects like aphids and leaf miners. Keep your fields clean of weeds.
  
• Spray only when really needed; follow label instructions and rotate sprays to prevent pests from becoming resistant.
  
  

Irrigation Tips for Gonda in December

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, or when the soil feels dry. Water less frequently due to cold weather.
  
• Water in the morning only. This helps leaves dry before night, reducing fungal diseases and frost risk.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves, straw) to keep soil moist, warm, and control weeds. It also protects from frost.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially important in cold conditions.
  

Conclusion

December in Gonda is all about smart winter management:

• Prioritize frost protection for sensitive crops like tomato, brinjal, and young seedlings.
  
• Continue regular harvesting of mature winter vegetables: peas, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, and radish.
  
• Ensure timely and light irrigation, especially in dry spells, to help plants cope with cold.
  
• Carry out weeding and earthing up for crops like potato to support growth and protect tubers.
  
• Plan for late-season leafy greens or root vegetables for a continuous market supply.
  
  

By focusing on protecting your crops from the intense cold, ensuring consistent harvests, and maintaining overall field health, you will successfully navigate the core winter season, securing good yields and a steady market.