Vegetables to grow in february in Auraiya up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Auraiya, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Achhalda, Ajitmal, Auraiya, Bhagyanagar, Bidhuna, Erwakatra, Sahayal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Carrot, Cauliflower, Garlic. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. February marks the late Rabi season as winter recedes, so soil moisture is decreasing and planning for timely irrigation and the upcoming Zaid season is crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Auraiya district for the month of February. 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 February according to your area.

What fields typically look like early february

• Standing/harvest crops: Mustard, potato, peas, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil and gram continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia).
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that can be directly sown after the last frost.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for early cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and sponge gourd. Also, prepare nurseries for summer tomato, chili, and brinjal in Auraiya-up.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery raising ensures timely transplanting and early yield.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato seedlings, if the weather is favorable and there is no risk of frost in Auraiya-up.

Sowing of summer pulses:
Sow summer pulses like green gram (Moong) and black gram (Urad) for additional income in Auraiya-up.
✅ Benefit – Pulses improve soil fertility and provide additional income.

Irrigation:
Provide irrigation to wheat and mustard crops at critical stages in Auraiya-up. This helps in better grain/seed formation and higher yield.
✅ Benefit – Ensures optimal growth and yield of winter crops.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, pulses, and irrigation in February, farmers in Auraiya can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Achhalda Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Garlic, Onion
• Fertilize: Apply Urea to Wheat crop
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good yield in Feb weather.
  • Potato planting should be completed by February for optimal yield.
• Advantage: Ensures timely sowing and fertilization for higher yield in Auraiya district.
  

🌾 Ajitmal Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea, Field Pea
• Irrigate: Wheat and Mustard crop if needed
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil, Chickpea, Field Pea are good Rabi crops for February.
  • Irrigation is crucial for Wheat and Mustard during this month.
• Advantage: Proper Rabi crop management for better returns in Auraiya district.
  

🌾 Auraiya Block

• Sow now: Sugarcane, Sunflower
• Manage: Monitor for pests in existing crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Sugarcane planting can be initiated in Feb.
  • Sunflower gives good returns as a summer crop.
• Advantage: Diversify crops and manage pests for sustained yield in Auraiya.
  

🌾 Bhagyanagar Block

• Harvest: Mustard, Early Potato
• Prepare: Land for summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  
  • Timely harvest avoids losses.
  • Land preparation ensures timely sowing of summer vegetables.
• Advantage: Optimizes harvest and prepares for next crop cycle in Auraiya.
  

🌾 Bidhuna Block

• Sow now: Summer Moong, Summer Vegetables (Okra, Bottle Gourd)
• Weed: Wheat crop
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer Moong provides additional income.
  • Weeding ensures better nutrient availability for wheat.
• Advantage: Enhances income with summer crops and improves wheat yield in Auraiya.
  

🌾 Erwakatra Block

• Protect: Potato from late blight
• Apply: Second dose of Urea to Wheat
• How & Why:
  
  • Late blight can severely damage potato crop.
  • Second Urea dose boosts wheat yield.
• Advantage: Protects major crops and boosts productivity in Auraiya.
  

🌾 Sahayal Block

• Plant: New Orchard saplings (Mango, Guava)
• Prune: Existing fruit trees
• How & Why:
  
  • February is ideal for orchard planting.
  • Pruning improves fruit yield in coming season.
• Advantage: Long-term investment in horticulture for Auraiya farmers.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Auraiya, February)

• Okra: Jassids, Whitefly (if early planted)
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot 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 7–10 days (soil-moisture based), especially as days get warmer.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

February in Auraiya is all about smart transition:

• Finish harvesting late winter crops like peas, cabbage, and cauliflower.
  
• Start nurseries for early summer vegetables: tomato, brinjal, chilli, and gourds.
  
• Directly sow quick summer crops like ladyfinger, summer radish, cucumber, and leafy greens.
  
• Prepare fields well for upcoming summer transplants.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, and adjust irrigation as the weather warms.
  
  

If you manage this transition well—clearing winter crops, preparing for summer, and timely sowing for both quick cash and main season—you’ll set yourself up for a productive and profitable summer harvest.