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

Are you a farmer from Hapur, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Dhaulana, Garhmukteshwar, Hapur, Simbhaoli, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Pea, Carrot, Radish, Turnip, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Onion, Cabbage, Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander are also being sown. This is the peak of the Rabi season, with cool, dry weather, so timely irrigation is critical for good crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hapur 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, mustard, and potato 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Chickpea (chana) and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Hapur 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):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of September, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Dhaulana Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Fertilize: Wheat (Urea application)
• How & Why:
• Timely sowing of mustard ensures good yield before temperature drops significantly.
• Potato and Pea sowing benefits from cooler temperatures, reducing pest pressure.
• Urea application for wheat supports tillering for higher yield.

🌾 Garhmukteshwar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Manage: Monitor for late blight in potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip thrives in cooler weather, providing a winter harvest.
  • Regular monitoring is crucial to control late blight and minimize yield loss in potato.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production and reduced potato losses.
  

🌾 Hapur Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Barley
• Protect: Monitor and control aphids in mustard crop.
• How & Why:
  
  • Timely sowing of wheat and barley ensures good germination and early growth.
  • Aphid control is essential to prevent damage to mustard crops.
    
• Advantage: Staple crop security and healthy mustard crop.
  

🌾 Simbhaoli Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion (seedlings)
• Irrigate: Ensure adequate moisture for early sown crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion seedlings establishment benefits from December planting.
  • Irrigation helps in better germination and growth of early-sown crops.
    
• Advantage: Good returns from garlic and onion, and improved yields with irrigation.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Hapur, December)

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Aphids, Diamondback Moth
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Radish): Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Potato: Late blight (disease), Aphids
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout fields twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested plant parts immediately.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers if growing susceptible crops; keep fields clean.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to prevent resistance.
  
• For Potato Late Blight, ensure good air circulation and consult for timely fungicide application.
  
  

Irrigation (Hapur, December)

• Water sparingly, once every 10-15 days, or as per soil moisture. Morning is best.
  
• Avoid waterlogging, especially in nurseries, to prevent root rot and cold stress.
  
• Mulch with straw, dry leaves, or plastic to conserve moisture and keep soil warm.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for water efficiency and better plant health.
  

Conclusion

December in Hapur is all about smart protection and timely harvest:

• Safeguard standing crops (like potato, pea, tomato, chilli) from harsh cold and frost.
  
• Harvest mature winter vegetables (cauliflower, cabbage, radish, spinach, mustard) on time.
  
• Keep a sharp eye for winter pests (aphids) and diseases (powdery mildew) in cold, damp conditions.
  
• Water lightly in the morning on clear days; avoid evening irrigation to prevent frost.
  
• Use mulching around plants to protect roots from chilling and retain soil warmth.
  
  

By protecting your crops from December's cold, harvesting smartly, and managing winter challenges, you'll ensure a steady supply and good returns through the chilliest part of the season.