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

Are you a farmer from Kaushambi, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Chail, Kada Dhamanpur, Kaushambi, Manjhanpur, Muratganj, Nevada, Saray Akil, Sarsawan, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Pea, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Radish, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Onion.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander are also being sown. The Rabi season is well underway with cool, dry weather, making timely irrigation crucial as soil moisture decreases. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kaushambi 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: Mustard, pigeon pea (arhar), sugarcane, and potato 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: Chickpea (chana) and mustard continue in suitable areas.

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

What to start now (December) in Kaushambi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Peas, mustard, and lentils.
✅ Benefit – These crops are well-suited for the winter season in Kaushambi and can provide a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion nursery preparation is recommended during this month for transplanting in January-February.
✅ Benefit – Timely nursery raising ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting.

Planting:
Plant potato and garlic during this month. Also, sugarcane planting can be initiated.
✅ Benefit – Proper planting in December allows sufficient time for growth and development before the summer heat.

Vegetable crops:
Transplant seedlings of cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli. Sow spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip directly in the field.
✅ Benefit – Diversified vegetable production ensures continuous income.

Orchard management:
Start pruning and training of fruit trees like guava and ber. Apply fertilizers after pruning.
✅ Benefit – Proper orchard management improves fruit yield and quality.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, planting and orchard management in December in Kaushambi, farmers can increase their income.

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

Crop

How to Plant (Method & Spacing)

Advantage for Kaushambi Farmers

Potato

Plant seed potatoes 20-25 cm apart in rows spaced 60-75 cm apart.

High demand during winter months in Kaushambi.

Mustard

Direct sowing; rows 30-45 cm apart; thin seedlings after germination.

Oilseed crop; good returns, especially with timely sowing in Kaushambi.

Wheat

Sow seeds 15-20 cm apart in rows, using recommended seed rate for Kaushambi.

Staple crop; ensures food security and income for Kaushambi farmers.

Chickpea (Gram)

Sow seeds 10-15 cm apart in rows spaced 30-45 cm apart.

Pulses are in demand; good source of protein for Kaushambi consumers.

Pea

Direct sowing; 30 cm rows; 5-7 cm plant spacing

Good source of income in local Kaushambi markets.

Garlic

Plant cloves 10-15 cm apart in rows spaced 15-20 cm apart.

High market value and demand during the winter season in Kaushambi.

Onion (Nursery → Transplant)

Raise nursery; transplant at 15 × 10 cm

Good returns when transplanted in December for Kaushambi markets.

Radish

Direct sowing; 30 cm row spacing; thin to 5–8 cm between plants

Early harvest (40–45 days); strong winter demand in Kaushambi

Spinach (Palak)

Direct sowing; rows 20–25 cm apart; thin after 15 days

Quick harvest in 25–30 days; high local demand in Kaushambi

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block

Sow Now

Transplant

Pest Watch

Irrigation Tip

Sirathu

Pea, Mustard, Potato

Tomato, Chili

Aphids in Mustard, Early Blight in Potato

Irrigate Potato at Tuberization

Manjhanpur

Gram, Lentil, Barley

Cauliflower, Cabbage

Pod Borer in Gram, Diamondback Moth in Cabbage

Light Irrigation for Pulses at Flowering

Kara

Linseed, Wheat

Brinjal, Tomato

Fruit Borer in Brinjal, Leaf Curl Virus in Tomato

Avoid Waterlogging in Wheat Fields

Maurya

Mustard, Toria

Cauliflower

Mustard Aphids, Cabbage Butterfly

Ensure Adequate Moisture for Oilseeds

Chail

Pea, Potato

Tomato, Chili, Brinjal

Late Blight in Potato, Thrips in Chili

Monitor Soil Moisture Regularly

Muratganj

Wheat, Barley

Cabbage, Cauliflower

Aphids in Cabbage, Cutworms in Seedlings

Provide Irrigation Based on Crop Needs

Sandiapan

Gram, Pea

Tomato, Brinjal

Pod Borer in Gram, Whitefly in Brinjal

Avoid Overwatering

Bharwari

Mustard, Potato

Cauliflower

Mustard Sawfly, Diamondback Moth

Ensure Proper Drainage

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chail Block

  • Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
  • Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal
  • How & Why:
    • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip cultivation enriches soil health for subsequent crops.
    • Transplanting tomato and brinjal ensures better establishment before severe cold.
  • Advantage: Soil enrichment and stronger plant establishment.

🌾 Kada Dhamanpur Block

  • Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi)
  • Transplant: Chili
  • How & Why:
    • Mustard and Methi can tolerate cooler temperatures and provide early yields.
    • Chili transplanting should be done early to avoid frost damage.
  • Advantage: Cool season crops, protection against frost.

🌾 Kaushambi Block

  • Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea)
  • Transplant: Cabbage
  • How & Why:
    • Pea and Gram are ideal for nitrogen fixation and provide good yields.
    • Cabbage should be transplanted for harvest in late winter.
  • Advantage: Nitrogen fixation, late winter harvest.

🌾 Manjhanpur Block

  • Sow now: Garlic, Onion
  • Transplant: Cauliflower
  • How & Why:
    • Garlic and Onion require cooler temperatures for bulb development.
    • Cauliflower transplanting ensures proper head formation in winter.
  • Advantage: Bulb development, head formation.

🌾 Muratganj Block

  • Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Barley
  • Transplant: Broccoli
  • How & Why:
    • Lentil and Barley are drought-tolerant and suitable for the region.
    • Broccoli needs to be transplanted to mature in the cooler months.
  • Advantage: Drought tolerance, cool weather maturity.

🌾 Nevada Block

  • Sow now: Potato, Spinach
  • Transplant: None (Focus on sowing)
  • How & Why:
    • Potato and Spinach thrive in cooler temperatures and provide good yields.
    • Focus on timely sowing to optimize the growing period.
  • Advantage: High yields in cooler temperatures.

🌾 Saray Akil Block

  • Sow now: Coriander (Dhania), Fenugreek (Methi)
  • Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
  • How & Why:
    • Coriander and Methi are fast-growing and can provide quick returns.
    • Early tomato transplant ensures harvest before extreme winter.
  • Advantage: Quick returns, early harvest.

🌾 Sarsawan Block

  • Sow now: Carrot, Radish
  • Transplant: Cabbage (late varieties)
  • How & Why:
    • Carrot and Radish grow well in the sandy loam soil of the region.
    • Late cabbage varieties can be transplanted for a staggered harvest.
  • Advantage: Optimized soil utilization, staggered harvest.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

  • Cabbage/Cauliflower: Aphids, Diamondback moth
  • Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Late Blight
  • Peas: Powdery mildew, Aphids
  • Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm

Simple actions:

  • Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  • Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves.
  • 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

  • Give light irrigation every 10–12 days (soil-moisture based), as needed.
  • Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage.
  • Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  • Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency where possible.

Conclusion

December in Kaushambi is all about smart management:

  • Focus on regular harvesting of winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, radish, spinach, and mustard greens.
  • Protect sensitive crops from frost and cold waves using mulching or covers.
  • Manage irrigation carefully; water lightly in the morning on sunny days, avoiding waterlogging.
  • Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, especially during cold and humid spells.
  • Consider light top-dressing for actively growing crops to ensure continued good yields.

By following these steps for active management—protecting your crops from cold, ensuring proper water and nutrients, and timely harvesting—you’ll ensure a steady and profitable winter harvest, keeping your farm productive through the season.

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