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Vegetable cultivation is emerging as an essential component of agricultural growth in Himachal Pradesh. The main objective of this study is to analyse the spatial-temporal changes in vegetable cultivation across the districts of Himachal Pradesh from 1990-91 to 2020-21. This study is based on secondary data collected from the annual season and crop reports of Himachal Pradesh. It notes that vegetable cultivation has increased over the years, with notable shifts in its distribution from a few high-performing districts to a broader regional spread. Consequently, new districts have entered the high vegetable cultivation category, while some districts remain in the low category due to climatic and infrastructure limitations. Furthermore, it identifies suitable climatic conditions, availability of irrigation, market linkages, and improved technologies as important factors driving temporal trends. In low-performing districts, the government must provide training and raise awareness among farmers regarding off-season vegetable cultivation and protected farming techniques.