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

Are you a farmer from Hathras, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Bijauli, Hasayan, Hathras, Mursan, Sadabad, Sahpau, Sasni, Sikandra Rao, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, late Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek are also being sown. This is the middle of the Rabi season when the weather is cool and dry, making timely irrigation very important for your crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hathras 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, sugarcane, cotton, and paddy 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Mustard and gram continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Hathras 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, lentil, gram, mustard, and potato.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely sowing and good germination due to favorable soil temperature.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion, garlic, and early varieties of summer vegetables.
✅ Benefit – Allows for early cultivation and better utilization of resources.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant seedlings of early cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli in Hathras.
✅ Benefit – Provides a head start for these crops before the peak of winter.

Fruit tree management:
Apply fertilizer and irrigation to fruit trees like mango and guava in Hathras.
✅ Benefit – Promotes flowering and fruiting in the coming season.

Animal Husbandry:
Provide proper shelter and nutrition to livestock during cold weather in Hathras.
✅ Benefit – Maintains animal health and productivity.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, fruit tree management and animal husbandry in December, farmers of Hathras can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Hathras (December)

🌾 Bijauli Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Garlic
• Consider: Wheat, Barley
• How & Why:
  • Mustard ensures oilseed yield and soil health.
  • Potato can provide good returns if sown early.
• Advantage: Crop diversification and market opportunity.

🌾 Hasayan Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Consider: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• How & Why:
  • Radish, Carrot and Turnip are fast-growing and suit short gaps between main crops.
  • Spinach and Coriander can be intercropped for added income.
• Advantage: Quick income boost and soil nutrient management.

🌾 Hathras Block

• Sow now: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli, Tomato
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chilli
• How & Why:
  • Cauliflower, Cabbage, and Broccoli thrive in the cooler December weather.
  • Timely transplant of Brinjal and Chilli maximizes yield potential.
• Advantage: High market demand and good profit margins.

🌾 Mursan Block

• Sow now: Onion, Garlic, Potato
• Consider: Winter Maize
• How & Why:
  • Onion and Garlic are high-value cash crops.
  • Potato performs well in Mursan's sandy loam soil.
• Advantage: Good returns through effective crop management.

🌾 Sadabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Gram (Chickpea), Lentil (Masoor)
• Consider: Barley
• How & Why:
  • Mustard and Gram contribute to soil nitrogen fixation.
  • Lentil is drought-resistant and requires less irrigation.
• Advantage: Soil health and reduced input costs.

🌾 Sahpau Block

• Sow now: Pea, Carrot, Radish
• Consider: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• How & Why:
  • Pea is a leguminous crop improving soil fertility.
  • Carrot and Radish are fast-growing providing quick returns.
• Advantage: Soil improvement and multiple harvests.

🌾 Sasni Block

• Sow now: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• Transplant: Early Potato
• How & Why:
  • Tomato, Chilli, and Brinjal benefit from the cooler temperatures.
  • Early potato transplant can catch the favorable market.
• Advantage: High-value crops with potential for off-season gains.

🌾 Sikandra Rao Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Barley, Mustard
• Consider: Gram (Chickpea), Lentil (Masoor)
• How & Why:
  • Wheat and Barley are staple crops ensuring food security.
  • Mustard adds diversity and income.
• Advantage: Stable yields and diverse income streams.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Peas/Beans: Pod borer, powdery mildew, aphids
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner
  
• Potato/Tomato: Early/Late blight, whitefly, fruit borer (tomato)
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/fruits to prevent spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for borers where applicable; keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance and manage fungal issues.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days, or as soil moisture demands (less frequent in cold).
  
• Prefer morning irrigation to allow foliage to dry before night, reducing frost & disease risk.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil warm.
  
• Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging; avoid irrigating during dense fog if possible.
  

Conclusion

December in Hathras is all about winter management and harvest:

• Regularly harvest winter vegetables like peas, cauliflower, cabbage, radish, carrot, spinach, and fenugreek for continuous yield.
  
• Protect frost-sensitive crops (like potato, tomato) using covers, mulching, or light irrigation early morning.
  
• Keep your fields weed-free. For root crops, earthing up helps growth and protects from cold.
  
• Watch closely for pests, especially aphids on mustard and peas, and manage them quickly.
  
• Water lightly and timely, ideally in the morning to prevent frost damage to plants.
  
  

By managing your winter crops smartly—harvesting on time for good prices, protecting them from the cold, and keeping fields healthy—you’ll ensure good yields this month and set a strong foundation for the next planting season.