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

Are you a farmer from Ghaziabad, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Bhojpur, Loni, Muradnagar, Rajapur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Cauliflower, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season, with harvesting of winter crops underway and soil preparation beginning for the summer Zaid season, 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 Ghaziabad 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, chili, brinjal, 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: Lentil and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February)

Sowing of summer vegetables:
Start sowing vegetables like cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, and sponge gourd. Use hybrid seeds for better yield.

Nursery preparation:
Prepare nurseries for summer tomato, chili, and brinjal. Ensure proper seed treatment to avoid early diseases.

Irrigation:
Ensure regular irrigation to the standing crops like wheat, mustard, and sugarcane as per the requirement.

Harvesting:
Continue harvesting matured crops like potato, pea, and mustard.

Animal Fodder:
Sow fodder crops like maize and sorghum to ensure availability of green fodder during the summer season in Ghaziabad.

✅ Benefit – This will help in managing animal feed requirement during the lean period.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, nurseries, irrigation, and harvesting activities in February, farmers in Ghaziabad can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhojpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Radish, Fenugreek, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good returns as a winter cash crop.
  • Early tomato transplant ensures better market prices in April-May.
• Advantage: Diversified income + early market access.

🌾 Loni Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & Fenugreek offer quick returns in 30-40 days.
  • Cauliflower transplanting in Feb ensures a good yield in summer.
• Advantage: Fast-growing greens + healthy summer yields.

🌾 Muradnagar Block

• Sow now: Pea, Potato (early varieties)
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and early potato varieties capitalize on early market prices.
  • Chilli and tomato can be transplanted for staggered harvesting.
• Advantage: Early season profit + extended harvesting window.

🌾 Rajapur Block

• Sow now: Onion (sets), Garlic
• Transplant: Brinjal, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion and garlic provide a stable income.
  • Brinjal and capsicum transplant can result in a good summer crop.
• Advantage: Stable income + summer crop diversification.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra (early sown): Aphids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber - early): Powdery mildew, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Coriander): Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit 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).
  
• 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 Ghaziabad is all about smart transition:

• Prepare fields for early summer crops like Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, and Okra.
  
• Start sowing heat-tolerant varieties of Spinach and Coriander for continuous greens.
  
• Transplant seedlings of Brinjal, Chilli, and Capsicum from nurseries into main fields.
  
• Continue harvesting late-season Cabbage, Cauliflower, and Peas, ensuring proper market timing.
  
• Maintain vigilant pest and disease management, and ensure timely irrigation as temperatures begin to rise.
  
  

If you follow these steps—transitioning effectively from winter harvests to early summer plantings, managing existing crops, and preparing for the next season—you’ll ensure a steady income flow and set a strong foundation for the coming summer, keeping your farm productive and profitable.