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

Are you a farmer from Ambedkar Nagar, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Akbarpur, Baskhari, Bhiyawan, Bhiti, Jahangirganj, Jalalpur, Katehari, Ramnagar, Tanda, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season when crops are maturing, and preparations for Zaid (summer) crops begin, requiring careful irrigation as temperatures rise. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ambedkar Nagar 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: Sugarcane, mustard, potato, and lentil are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chili, 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: Urad and sunflower continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Ambedkar Nagar 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), and Summer Squash (Kashiphal).
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warmer conditions and provide early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for cucurbits like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber. Also, prepare nurseries for early rice varieties.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery ensures timely transplanting and a longer growing season.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early rice seedlings if nurseries are ready. Start transplanting cucurbit seedlings by the end of February.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting maximizes yield potential before the monsoon arrives.

Pulses:
Sow summer pulses like green gram (Moong) and black gram (Urad).
✅ Benefit – Pulses improve soil fertility and provide an additional income source.

Sugarcane:
Continue planting sugarcane.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major cash crop in Ambedkar Nagar and provides a stable income.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Akbarpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, fenugreek, radish, carrot
• Transplant: Chili, eggplant, early cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens and fenugreek provide quick income in 30-40 days.
  • Chili and eggplant transplanting now ensures good yields in summer.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + early vegetables = increased profitability.
  

🌾 Baskhari Block

• Sow now: Pea, lentil, coriander, potato
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower, broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and lentil are good for soil health and provide good returns.
  • Timely transplanting of tomato, cauliflower, and broccoli improves yield and quality.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + high-value vegetables = better income.
  

🌾 Bhiyawan Block

• Sow now: Garlic, onion, spinach, turnip
• Transplant: Pepper, cabbage, early cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion cultivation provides stable income.
  • Spinach and turnip are quick-growing crops for additional income.
    
• Advantage: Stable income + quick returns = financial security.
  

🌾 Bhiti Block

• Sow now: Mustard, fenugreek, radish, spinach
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and fenugreek provide quick returns.
  • Timely transplanting of brinjal and chilli ensures good yield.
    
• Advantage: Early cash and good vegetable production.
  

🌾 Jahangirganj Block

• Sow now: Potato, pea, coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and pea are major crops.
  • Early tomato and cauliflower transplanting for better prices.
    
• Advantage: Major crop and early cash generation.
  

🌾 Jalalpur Block

• Sow now: Onion, garlic, spinach
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion and garlic are important cash crops.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower transplanting for better yield.
    
• Advantage: Good returns with proper planning.
  

🌾 Katehari Block

• Sow now: Methi, radish, carrot
• Transplant: Brinjal, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and radish are quick-growing crops.
  • Brinjal and chilli transplanting for summer production.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and seasonal vegetables.
  

🌾 Ramnagar Block

• Sow now: Potato, pea, mustard
• Transplant: Tomato, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato is a major crop.
  • Pea and mustard for crop rotation.
    
• Advantage: Good crop diversification.
  

🌾 Tanda Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, coriander, turnip
• Transplant: Cauliflower, cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and coriander for quick cash.
  • Cauliflower and cabbage for main crop.
    
• Advantage: Crop rotation and cash generation.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Brinjal/Tomato/Chilli: Fruit borer, shoot borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (Lauki, Kaddu, Kheera): Fruit fly, powdery mildew
  
• Peas/Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners
  
• Okra (early planted): Jassids, 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 5–7 days (depending on soil moisture and crop stage).
  
• 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 Ambedkar Nagar is all about smart transition and planning:

• Finish harvesting of standing winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, and late peas.
  
• Start quick-growing leafy vegetables like spinach and coriander for early cash.
  
• Raise nursery crops for summer staples like tomato, brinjal, chilli, and early gourds.
  
• Direct sow early summer crops like okra (bhindi), bottle gourd, and sponge gourd.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases, especially with rising temperatures, and ensure timely irrigation.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—managing your winter harvest, planting short-duration greens for cash flow, and preparing for summer crops—you’ll ensure continuous income and a strong start to the new farming cycle, leading to steady profits.