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

Are you a farmer from Lalitpur, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Bar, Birdha, Jakhaura, Lalitpur, Madawara, Madaura, Mahroni, Talbehat, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Green Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Capsicum, Brinjal, Onion.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lalitpur 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, pigeon pea, and groundnut are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, 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: Gram and mustard continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (December) - Lalitpur

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Radish, Carrot, Mustard Green, Fenugreek, Spinach, Coriander.
✅ Benefit – Quick yield for local market demand.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion, Tomato, Chili, and Brinjal (eggplant).
✅ Benefit – Allows for staggered planting and early harvests.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli (early varieties).
✅ Benefit – Get ahead for the spring market.

Planting:
Garlic and Onion sets can be planted directly.
✅ Benefit – Relatively low maintenance and high demand.

Field preparation:
Prepare land for spring potato planting.
✅ Benefit – Early preparation saves time when the weather warms.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, planting, and field preparation in December, farmers in Lalitpur can optimize their production and income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Carrot.
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop enriches soil, controls weeds.
  • Transplanting ensures timely harvest despite December chill.
    
• Advantage: Dual crop benefit + safeguard against frost damage.
  

🌾 Birdha Block

• Sow now: Pea, Garlic, Coriander.
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea fixes nitrogen; garlic is a high-value cash crop.
  • Transplanting helps manage temperature stress.
    
• Advantage: Soil enrichment + High return crops.
  

🌾 Jakhaura Block

• Sow now: Potato, Onion.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and onion ensure bulk yield and market demand.
  • Cabbage adapts well when transplanted in early December.
    
• Advantage: Stable yield and income generation.
  

🌾 Lalitpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Carrot.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick yield from Spinach and Methi.
  • Transplanting ensures better growth.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + early vegetables.
  

🌾 Madawara Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Mustard.
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil improves soil fertility; mustard is drought-resistant.
  • Transplanting brinjal reduces risk of frost damage.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + Climate resilience.
  

🌾 Madaura Block

• Sow now: Chickpea (Chana), Barley.
• Transplant: Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Chickpea enhances soil health; barley is a fodder option.
  • Transplanting cauliflower provides a head start before peak winter.
    
• Advantage: Dual-purpose crops + better yield.
  

🌾 Mahroni Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard.
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings.
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat is the staple; mustard is a good intercrop.
  • Early tomato transplant gives better market price.
    
• Advantage: Food security + Income diversification.
  

🌾 Talbehat Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander, Radish.
• Transplant: Chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick cash from greens.
  • Chili thrives when transplanted.
    
• Advantage: Fast returns and easy management.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Potato: Late Blight, Aphids
  
• Pea: Pod Borer, Powdery Mildew
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback Moth, Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit Borer, Whitefly
  
  

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 10–15 days (soil-moisture based, may vary with crop stage).
  
• Irrigate in the afternoon to avoid cold stress and allow plants to dry before night.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and maintain soil warmth.
  

Conclusion

December in Lalitpur means keeping your winter fields thriving and preparing for the next harvest:

• Protect your winter crops (potato, pea, mustard, cauliflower, cabbage) from frost.
  
• Use light, timely irrigation, especially in the evenings, to guard against cold.
  
• Harvest mature leafy greens and early varieties of cauliflower/cabbage for market.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests like aphids and diseases like blight/powdery mildew.
  
• Ensure proper nutrition for standing crops for better yield and quality.
  
  

By safeguarding your winter crops from the cold, managing irrigation wisely, and harvesting on time, you'll ensure a good December yield and set a solid pace for the new year.