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

Are you a farmer from Mahoba, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Charkhari, Jaitpur, Kulpahar, Panwari, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Pea, Cauliflower, Carrot, Radish, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Cabbage, 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 with cool, dry weather, making timely irrigation very important for good crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mahoba 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, groundnut, sesame, and pigeon pea 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: Chickpea and mustard continue in suitable upland areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Mahoba 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, Chickpea, Lentil, Mustard, Barley, Wheat.
✅ Benefit – These are the major Rabi crops of Mahoba district, sowing in December ensures timely growth and yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for onion and garlic. This will ensure timely availability of seedlings for transplanting in the main field.
✅ Benefit – Allows for early crop establishment and better yield potential in Mahoba-up.

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

Vegetable crops (if irrigation available):
Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, Potato.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous vegetable supply and steady income for Mahoba farmers.

Wheat (Timely Sowing):
Complete timely sowing of wheat in the Mahoba region for optimal yield.
✅ Benefit – Timely sowing maximizes productivity and reduces the risk of yield loss due to late-season heat stress in Mahoba-up.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and timely sowing of crops in December, farmers in Mahoba can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Charkhari Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties), Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown as an intercrop for additional income.
  • Early tomato transplant gives better market price in late winter.
• Advantage: Diversified income and optimal land use in Mahoba district.

🌾 Jaitpur Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram (Chickpea), Lentil
• Prepare fields for: Potato planting by late December
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and gram are major Rabi crops for income security.
  • Timely potato planting ensures good yield before summer heat.
• Advantage: Staple crop cultivation for food and market demand in Mahoba.

🌾 Kulpahar Block

• Sow now: Barley, Mustard, Linseed
• Transplant: Brinjal seedlings (if nursery is ready)
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley is drought-resistant and good for marginal lands.
  • Brinjal transplanting provides early yield in the coming months.
• Advantage: Suitable crop choices for varied land conditions in Mahoba.

🌾 Panwari Block

• Sow now: Wheat (late sowing), Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Maintain: Irrigation for standing crops (if rainfall is less)
• How & Why:
  
  • Late wheat sowing is still possible with sufficient irrigation.
  • Methi and coriander provide quick returns.
• Advantage: Flexible cropping options and water management for Mahoba farmers.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback Moth, Aphids
  
• Pea/Potato: Pod borer (Pea), Late Blight (Potato/Tomato)
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
  

Simple actions:

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

Irrigation

• Water early in the morning, only when soil feels dry to touch; avoid evening irrigation to prevent frost damage.
  
• Irrigate less frequently in winter (e.g., every 10-15 days, depending on crop/soil), but ensure adequate moisture.
  
• Mulch heavily with straw, dry leaves, or plastic to conserve soil moisture and protect roots from cold.
  
• Ensure good drainage; avoid waterlogging, especially in nurseries and young plantings.
  

Conclusion

December in Mahoba is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting of quick-maturing winter vegetables like radish, spinach, and coriander.
• Sow late-season leafy greens like spinach, fenugreek, and mustard for continuous supply and market presence.
• Protect established crops like tomato, brinjal, and chili from potential frost damage using covers or light irrigation.
• Ensure proper earthing-up and support for potato and pea crops, and provide timely, light irrigation.
• Keep an eye on aphids and powdery mildew; address them promptly and provide general care against cold stress.

By focusing on continuous harvesting, safeguarding your crops from winter chills, and managing your main rabi crops well, you'll ensure a strong and profitable yield through the peak winter season.