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

Are you a farmer from Hamirpur, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Gohand, Kurara, Maudaha, Muskara, Rath, Sarila, Sumerpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Carrot, Radish, Cauliflower, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Onion, Cabbage, Brinjal, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. December marks the peak of the Rabi season, with clear, dry weather making timely irrigation crucial for crop growth as soil moisture decreases. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hamirpur 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: Bajra, urad, sesame, and groundnut are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, 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 Hamirpur 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):
Garlic, Onion, Mustard, Gram.
✅ Benefit – These are important Rabi crops for Hamirpur farmers.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and summer vegetables like tomato and chili.
✅ Benefit – Early preparation ensures timely transplanting and good yields.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant cauliflower, cabbage, and onion seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Allows for early harvest and better market prices.

Vegetable crops (if irrigation available):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – Provides quick income and nutritional security.

Potato cultivation:
Continue planting potatoes.
✅ Benefit – Potato is a major crop in Hamirpur, providing a significant source of income.

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

🌾 Gohand Block

• Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea, garlic
• Prepare beds for: Chilli, tomato, brinjal nurseries
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good yield under timely sowing.
  • Potato ensures good returns in Hamirpur if planted in December.
    
• Advantage: Timely sown crops avoid frost damage, better yield.
  

🌾 Kurara Block

• Sow now: Gram (chickpea), lentil, barley
• Irrigate: Existing mustard, potato crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Gram and lentil benefit from cool weather for nodulation.
  • Irrigation prevents frost damage and ensures good growth.
    
• Advantage: Legumes improve soil health; irrigation secures yield.
  

🌾 Maudaha Block

• Sow now: Wheat, mustard intercropping
• Fertilize: Potato crop as per soil test
• How & Why:
  
  • Intercropping maximizes land use and income.
  • Balanced fertilization boosts potato tuber development.
    
• Advantage: Higher returns per unit area, efficient resource use.
  

🌾 Muskara Block

• Sow now: Linseed, coriander
• Protect: Young seedlings from frost
• How & Why:
  
  • Linseed is a drought-resistant oilseed suitable for December sowing.
  • Frost protection ensures seedling survival and healthy growth.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping, reduced risk from frost damage.
  

🌾 Rath Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), spinach
• Harvest: Early maturing vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens provide income and improve soil health.
  • Harvesting frees up land for subsequent crops.
    
• Advantage: Continuous income stream, efficient land management.
  

🌾 Sarila Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip
• Manage: Monitor for aphid attack in mustard crop
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables thrive in cool weather.
  • Aphid control prevents yield loss in mustard.
    
• Advantage: Nutritious vegetables, protection against pest damage.
  

🌾 Sumerpur Block

• Sow now: Onion seedlings (transplant)
• Weed: Potato fields
• How & Why:
  
  • Transplanting ensures uniform onion growth.
  • Weed removal prevents competition for resources in potato.
    
• Advantage: Quality onion crop, higher potato yield.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Crucifers (Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radish): Aphids, Diamondback Moth (DBM)
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
• Potato/Tomato: Late Blight (if humid), Fruit borer (Tomato)
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Coriander): Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Brinjal: Shoot & Fruit borer
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout fields regularly. Check undersides of leaves and new shoots.
  
• Remove and destroy affected plant parts immediately.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers. Keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Only use recommended sprays when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Irrigate less frequently due to cooler weather (every 10-15 days, soil-moisture based).
  
• Water in the morning to reduce frost risk and allow drying.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw) to conserve moisture and keep soil warm.
  
• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
  

Conclusion

December in Hamirpur is all about smart winter management:

• Harvest early winter vegetables like radish, spinach, and mustard for continuous market supply.
  
• Sow late varieties of peas, carrots, and leafy greens for a steady yield.
  
• Manage main winter crops (cauliflower, cabbage, tomato) with proper nutrition and spacing.
  
• Protect tender crops from severe frost using covers or light irrigation.
  
• Monitor for pests/diseases, apply light and timely irrigation, and ensure good drainage.
  
  

By focusing on timely harvesting, protecting crops from winter extremes, and maintaining crop health, farmers can ensure a strong and profitable yield throughout the challenging winter months.