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

Are you a farmer from Varanasi, up (UP)? In December, in blocks like Arajiline, Badagaon, Chiraigaon, Harahua, Kashi Vidyapith, Pindra, Sevapuri, 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, 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, so maintaining soil moisture through timely irrigation is critical for crop growth. So your planning now will decide your profits in February–March.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Varanasi 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: Paddy, pigeon pea, sugarcane, and okra 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, fenugreek, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Chickpea and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early december, fields in Varanasi 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):
Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach, Fenugreek, Coriander, Garlic, Pea, Gram (Chickpea), Mustard, Lentil, Barley, Wheat.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Onion and Chili.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Seedlings, if not already done.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely harvest and good yield.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Pea and Beans.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Fruit Crop Management:
Pruning of old and diseased branches in Mango and Guava orchards; Planting of new fruit plants like Guava, Papaya, Lemon.
✅ Benefit – Improves fruit quality and yield in the long run.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and crop management in Varanasi, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Arajiline Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal.
• Why & How:
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops providing quick returns.
  • Early transplanting of tomato and chilli helps in getting better market prices.
• Advantage: Additional income from short duration crops and higher prices for early vegetables.

🌾 Badagaon Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Coriander.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage.
• Why & How:
  • Mustard can be intercropped for additional income.
  • Pea and coriander provide good returns in the winter season.
• Advantage: Diversified income sources and better utilization of land.

🌾 Chiraigaon Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic, Onion.
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal for next season.
• Why & How:
  • Potato, garlic and onion are major cash crops for Varanasi farmers.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely availability of seedlings for the next season.
• Advantage: High returns from cash crops and timely preparation for the next season.

🌾 Harahua Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor), Chickpea (Chana), Field Pea.
• Transplant: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage.
• Why & How:
  • Lentil and chickpea improve soil fertility and provide stable income.
  • Early transplanting of cauliflower and cabbage ensures better prices.
• Advantage: Soil health improvement and higher returns from early vegetables.

🌾 Kashi Vidyapith Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal.
• Why & How:
  • Radish and Spinach mature quickly, providing fast income.
  • Transplant tomato/chili early for good prices during October-November.
• Advantage: Quick greens and early vegetable sales boost income.

🌾 Pindra Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Coriander.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage.
• Why & How:
  • Mustard can be intercropped for more income.
  • Pea and Coriander are profitable winter crops.
• Advantage: Varied income and efficient land use.

🌾 Sevapuri Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic, Onion.
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal for future.
• Why & How:
  • These are key cash crops.
  • Nursery ensures seedlings are ready.
• Advantage: High cash crop returns and prepped seedlings.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Varanasi, December

• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, aphids
  
• Pea/Potato: Aphids (Pea), Early/Late Blight (Potato)
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner
  
  

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 for Varanasi, December

• Give light irrigation every 10–15 days (soil-moisture based), depending on crop and soil.
  
• Avoid water stagnation; ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and keep soil warm.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for efficiency where possible.
  

Conclusion

December in Varanasi is all about steady harvesting and care:

• Harvest mature winter crops like cauliflower, cabbage, and peas regularly.
  
• Continue sowing quick-growing leafy greens like spinach, mustard, and coriander for continuous supply.
  
• Provide support (staking) to crops like peas and tomatoes; earth up potatoes.
  
• Protect young plants from potential frost using light irrigation or covers.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, and apply timely top dressing for better yield.
  
  

By focusing on timely harvesting, successive planting of greens, and essential crop care including frost protection, you’ll ensure a steady income and healthy produce throughout the peak winter season.