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

Are you a farmer from Hathras, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Hasayan, Hathras, Mursan, Sadabad, Sahpau, Sasni, Sikandra Rao, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season and the start of Zaid crop preparation, so managing irrigation is critical as soil moisture is decreasing. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hathras 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, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, 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: Chickpea and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Hathras 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), Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd, Tinda.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that thrive in Hathras's climate, ensuring a good yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for chilli, tomato, and brinjal for the summer season. Also, prepare nurseries for cucurbits like watermelon and muskmelon.
✅ Benefit – Allows for early start and better seedling establishment, leading to improved yield and quality in Hathras-up.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early-sown tomato, chilli, and brinjal seedlings to the main field, ensuring proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting maximizes growth and fruit production in Hathras-up's warming temperatures.

Sugarcane planting:
February is the ideal time for planting sugarcane in Hathras. Use improved varieties and proper spacing.
✅ Benefit – Ensures optimum germination and tillering, leading to higher cane yield and sugar recovery in Hathras-up.

Irrigation Management:
Provide adequate irrigation to winter crops like wheat, mustard, and potato to prevent moisture stress during grain/tuber development.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes yield potential and quality of winter crops in Hathras.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Hathras

🌾 Hasayan Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
• Potato and Mustard sowing ensures good yield if sown at the start of February.
• Early Chili transplant fetches better prices in the summer season.
• Advantage: Higher yield and better market price.

🌾 Hathras Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
• Potato and Mustard sowing ensures good yield if sown at the start of February.
• Early Chili transplant fetches better prices in the summer season.
• Advantage: Higher yield and better market price.

🌾 Mursan Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
• Potato and Mustard sowing ensures good yield if sown at the start of February.
• Early Chili transplant fetches better prices in the summer season.
• Advantage: Higher yield and better market price.

🌾 Sadabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
• Potato and Mustard sowing ensures good yield if sown at the start of February.
• Early Chili transplant fetches better prices in the summer season.
• Advantage: Higher yield and better market price.

🌾 Sahpau Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
• Potato and Mustard sowing ensures good yield if sown at the start of February.
• Early Chili transplant fetches better prices in the summer season.
• Advantage: Higher yield and better market price.

🌾 Sasni Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
• Potato and Mustard sowing ensures good yield if sown at the start of February.
• Early Chili transplant fetches better prices in the summer season.
• Advantage: Higher yield and better market price.

🌾 Sikandra Rao Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Wheat
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
• Potato and Mustard sowing ensures good yield if sown at the start of February.
• Early Chili transplant fetches better prices in the summer season.
• Advantage: Higher yield and better market price.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Hathras, Feb)

• Okra: Jassids, Whitefly, Fruit borer
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, Fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner, Cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly, Jassids
  
  

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 (Hathras, Feb)

• Give light irrigation every 7–10 days (soil-moisture based), increase frequency towards month end.
  
• 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 Hathras is all about smart transition:

• Finish harvesting of late-season winter vegetables like potato, radish, and peas.
  
• Prepare land and start sowing early summer vegetables like Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Bitter Gourd, and Okra (Bhindi).
  
• Raise nursery for summer brinjal and chilli, or transplant seedlings if ready.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like spinach (Palak) and coriander (Dhania) for early market.
  
• Monitor for pests like aphids and diseases, and provide light, regular irrigation as day temperatures rise.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—harvesting winter crops for final returns, sowing short-duration greens for cash flow, and timely planting of early summer vegetables for the next season—you’ll ensure a smooth transition and a profitable start to the spring-summer cycle.