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

Are you a farmer from Hardoi, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Ahirori, Bawan, Behta Gokul, Bhagwantnagar, Bharawan, Bilgram, Harpalpur, Hariyawan, Kachauna, Kothawan, Madhoganj, Mallawan, Pihani, Sandi, Shahabad, Sursa, Tadiyawan, 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, Late Cauliflower.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Mustard Greens are also being sown. December is the peak of the Rabi season when winter is setting in, so managing irrigation is crucial as soil moisture decreases. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hardoi 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: Rice, pigeon pea (arhar), sugarcane, and groundnut 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 chickpea (chana) continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

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)

🌾 Ahirori Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania).
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot & Turnip provide quick income within 30-40 days.
  • Spinach, Methi & Coriander are short duration crops & improve soil health.
  • Early Chilli & Tomato transplanting can capture favorable market prices in late winter.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income & improved soil health.
  

🌾 Bawan Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard, Potato.
• Prepare nursery: Onion.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea & Mustard can be intercropped for additional income.
  • Potato is a major crop and requires timely sowing.
  • Onion nursery ensures timely transplanting in January.
    
• Advantage: Maximized land utilization & timely planting.
  

🌾 Behta Gokul Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Gram (Chickpea).
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic is a high value crop with good market demand.
  • Gram is a drought-resistant crop suitable for rainfed areas.
  • Brinjal transplanting should be completed before severe cold.
    
• Advantage: High value crops & drought resilience.
  

🌾 Bhagwantnagar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fast-growing vegetables like radish, carrot, turnip, spinach, and methi ensure quick returns.
  • Transplanting tomato and chilli seedlings allows for early harvest and better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Early income and better returns from vegetable crops.
  

🌾 Bharawan Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea.
• Prepare nursery: Onion seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides a good oilseed option, while potato is a staple crop.
  • Pea can be used as a rotation crop for soil improvement.
  • Preparing onion seedlings ensures timely transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping and timely planting of key crops.
  

🌾 Bilgram Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Gram (Chickpea).
• Transplant: Brinjal Seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic is a valuable cash crop.
  • Gram (chickpea) suits the region's climate, requiring less water.
  • Transplanting brinjal now allows the plants to establish before winter.
    
• Advantage: Growing water-efficient, valuable crops.
  

🌾 Harpalpur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil (Masoor).
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and lentil are beneficial legumes that improve soil fertility.
  • Transplanting early cauliflower now helps to produce early yields.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and early vegetable production.
  

🌾 Hariyawan Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Prepare nursery: Tomato, Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, spinach, and fenugreek provide quick returns.
  • Preparing a nursery for tomato and chilli ensures timely availability of seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and planned seedling availability.
  

🌾 Kachauna Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and potato are important crops for income generation.
  • Transplanting cabbage ensures a good yield in the coming months.
    
• Advantage: Income from key crops.
  

🌾 Kothawan Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Gram.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and gram provide good market opportunities.
  • Brinjal thrives if transplanted before severe cold.
    
• Advantage: Profitable crop options.
  

🌾 Madhoganj Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard.
• Prepare nursery: Onion.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and mustard are good options for income and soil health.
  • Onion nursery ensures seedlings are ready for January.
    
• Advantage: Income generation and planned nursery.
  

🌾 Mallawan Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania).
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, methi, and coriander offer short-term income.
  • Early tomato transplant leads to better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and better prices for tomatoes.
  

🌾 Pihani Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
• Transplant: Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables ensure fast growth and a quick harvest.
  • Transplanting chilli seedlings establishes them before winter.
    
• Advantage: Early yield and income.
  

🌾 Sandi Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Garlic.
• Prepare nursery: Onion.
• How & Why:
  
  • These crops are key income sources for farmers.
  • Onion nursery supports timely planting.
    
• Advantage: Increased income and timely planting.
  

🌾 Shahabad Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea).
• Transplant: Brinjal seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and gram provide good returns.
  • Brinjal benefits from early transplanting.
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification and timely transplanting.
  

🌾 Sursa Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Prepare nursery: Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • These short-duration crops provide a quick turnaround.
  • Tomato nursery ensures healthy seedlings for January.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and seedling availability.
  

🌾 Tadiyawan Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato.
• Transplant: Cabbage seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and potato offer good income potential.
  • Cabbage seedlings benefit from being transplanted now.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops and timely planting.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Hardoi, UP (December)

• Tomato/Potato: Late Blight, Early Blight, Fruit Borer (tomato), Aphids
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback Moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Powdery Mildew, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Mustard): Aphids, Cutworm
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves immediately.
  
• 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 for Hardoi, UP (December)

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, or as needed based on soil moisture and crop.
  
• Water in the morning or early afternoon to allow leaves to dry before nightfall, reducing disease risk.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil warm.
  

Conclusion

December in Hardoi is all about nurturing your winter harvest:

• Protect crops from cold & frost by covering them or using light irrigation.
  
• Provide timely and light irrigation; avoid waterlogging to prevent root diseases.
  
• Continuously monitor for common winter pests like aphids and diseases such as blight; take prompt action.
  
• Continue harvesting ready leafy greens, early peas, and root vegetables for consistent income.
  
• Ensure proper top-dressing and regular weeding for optimal plant growth and yield.
  
  

By protecting your crops from the cold, providing timely care, and ensuring regular harvesting, your winter fields in Hardoi will remain healthy, productive, and profitable throughout the season.