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

Are you a farmer from Chitrakoot, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Karwi, Manikpur, Mau, Ramnagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Tomato, Peas, Cauliflower, Carrot, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth, Fenugreek are also being sown. February marks the end of the Rabi season and the beginning of Zaid season preparations, requiring careful irrigation as soil moisture decreases before the summer heat. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chitrakoot 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: Wheat, mustard, chickpea, and potato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, and onion seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil (masoor) and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February)

Sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, beans, lobia (cowpea).
✅ Benefit – These vegetables grow quickly in the warmer temperatures of February.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for summer tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower. This will ensure seedlings are ready for transplanting in March-April.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to higher yields.

Planting Fruit Trees:
February is an ideal time for planting new fruit trees like mango, guava, lemon, and amla (Indian gooseberry).
✅ Benefit – The plants get ample time to establish before the onset of summer.

Irrigation:
Ensure proper irrigation for Rabi crops (wheat, barley, gram) as they approach maturity.
✅ Benefit – Adequate moisture ensures proper grain filling and higher yield.

Weed Control:
Carry out timely weeding in all standing crops to minimize competition for nutrients and water.
✅ Benefit – Weed-free fields promote healthy crop growth.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, nurseries, planting fruit trees, irrigation, and weed control in February in Chitrakoot, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Karwi Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat, Gram
• Fertilize: Apply first dose of urea to wheat
• How & Why:
• Ensure proper soil moisture for germination of mustard & gram.
• Timely urea application boosts wheat yield.
  

🌾 Manikpur Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Pea, Barley
• Manage: Monitor for aphid infestation in lentil
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and pea are good nitrogen fixers, improving soil health.
  • Early aphid control prevents significant yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil fertility and reduced pest damage.
  

🌾 Mau Block

• Sow now: Chickpea, Field Pea, Toria (early mustard)
• Irrigate: Provide irrigation to potato at tuber formation stage
• How & Why:
  
  • Chickpea is drought tolerant and requires less water.
  • Adequate moisture during tuber formation increases potato size and yield.
    
• Advantage: Water conservation and higher potato production.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Rai (Mustard), Sugarcane (early planting)
• Protect: Protect young sugarcane from frost
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides oilseed and green fodder.
  • Early sugarcane planting avoids peak summer stress and gives higher yields.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income and higher sugarcane yield.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Chitrakoot, February

• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Peas/Beans: Pod borer, powdery mildew
  
  

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).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure 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 Chitrakoot is all about setting the stage for summer:

• Finish harvesting remaining winter vegetables like peas, spinach, and radish.
  
• Start sowing summer cucurbits: bottle gourd, sponge gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised brinjal, tomato, and chilli seedlings for early summer harvest.
  
• Sow quick-growing greens like spinach and coriander for early market.
  
• Prepare fields for planting groundnut and onion.
  
• Increase irrigation frequency as days warm up and monitor for early summer pests.
  
  

If you follow these steps—finishing winter harvests, sowing early summer crops, and planting quick greens for cash—you’ll set yourself up for a profitable spring and summer season.