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

Are you a farmer from Amethi, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Amethi, Bhetua, Gauriganj, Jagdishpur, Jamo, Musafirkhana, Sangrampur, Shahgarh, Shukla Bazar, Tiloi, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Cauliflower, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. February is a transitional month marking the end of the Rabi harvest and the start of Zaid season preparations, so farmers should manage irrigation carefully as temperatures begin to rise. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Amethi 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 wheat 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Gram and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February)

Sowing of summer vegetables like cucurbits (cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin) and okra can be initiated in Amethi.
✅ Benefit – Early sowing allows for an early harvest and potentially higher market prices.

Prepare nurseries for summer vegetables like tomato, chili, and brinjal in Amethi. Ensure proper seed treatment and nursery management.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings are crucial for a successful crop.

Continue transplanting winter vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, and tomato in Amethi if weather permits. Provide adequate irrigation and nutrients.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures optimal growth and yield.

Manage existing crops of wheat, mustard, and potato in Amethi. Monitor for pests and diseases and take appropriate control measures. Irrigate as needed.
✅ Benefit – Proper management ensures a good harvest.

Farmers in Amethi can start planting summer pulses like mung bean and urad bean. Select improved varieties and ensure proper seed treatment.
✅ Benefit – Pulses improve soil fertility and provide additional income.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Amethi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Turnip are fast-growing and suit the February climate.
  • Transplanting Chilli/Brinjal now ensures harvest before the monsoon.
    
• Advantage: Early yield before summer heat + better market price.
  

🌾 Bhetua Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Methi provide quick returns.
  • Tomato transplanting in February avoids peak summer stress.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash crops + healthy tomato crop.
  

🌾 Gauriganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Radish
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens and Radish are short-duration crops for quick income.
  • Transplanting Cauliflower/Cabbage benefits from milder February weather.
    
• Advantage: Quick turnover + healthy cole crops.
  

🌾 Jagdishpur Block

• Sow now: Peas, Broad Beans (Sem)
• Transplant: Okra (Bhindi)
• How & Why:
  
  • Peas and Broad Beans fix nitrogen in the soil.
  • Okra transplanting ensures early summer harvest.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement + early Okra yield.
  

🌾 Jamo Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion benefit from cool February temperatures.
  • February Tomato transplanting helps avoid the heatwaves.
    
• Advantage: Good bulb development + healthy tomato plants.
  

🌾 Musafirkhana Block

• Sow now: Potato
• Transplant: Eggplant (Brinjal)
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato planting should be completed in early February.
  • Brinjal transplants establish well before summer.
    
• Advantage: Timely potato crop + strong brinjal seedlings.
  

🌾 Sangrampur Block

• Sow now: Lentil (Masoor)
• Transplant: Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil is a good pulse crop for the season.
  • Chilli transplanting avoids peak summer heat.
    
• Advantage: Pulse production + healthy chilli plants.
  

🌾 Shahgarh Block

• Sow now: Cumin (Jeera), Fennel (Saunf)
• Transplant: None
• How & Why:
  
  • Cumin and Fennel are suitable for February sowing.
  • Focus on soil moisture for good germination.
    
• Advantage: Spice crop diversification.
  

🌾 Shukla Bazar Block

• Sow now: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• Transplant: Cucumber
• How & Why:
  
  • Early sowing of melons can fetch good prices.
  • Transplant cucumber seedlings for early fruiting.
    
• Advantage: Early melon harvest.
  

🌾 Tiloi Block

• Sow now: Barley
• Transplant: Bottle Gourd (Lauki)
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley is a good grain crop for February.
  • Transplant bottle gourd to get a head start before summer.
    
• Advantage: Grain production + early gourd harvest.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

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

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), adjusting as temperatures rise towards month-end.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper drainage to prevent root issues.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, to save water and improve efficiency.
  

Conclusion

February in Amethi is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late winter vegetables like peas, potatoes, and carrots.
  
• Start direct sowing of early summer vegetables like Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, and Cucumber.
  
• Raise nurseries for upcoming summer brinjal, chili, and tomato varieties.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like Spinach and Coriander for early spring market.
  
• Maintain proper irrigation and monitor for early pests/diseases as temperatures begin to rise.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—finishing winter harvests, planting early summer crops for premium prices, and preparing nurseries for the main season—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable summer harvest.