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

Are you a farmer from jalaun, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Rampura, Nadigaon, Jalaun, Kuthond, Madhogarh, Ram Nagar, Maheva, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Gram, Peas, Garlic, Onion. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season and the beginning of the Zaid season, so timely irrigation is crucial as soil moisture decreases. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for jalaun 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, 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: Lentil and sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February) in Jalaun

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of February, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and early crops in February, farmers in Jalaun can increase their income.

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Rampura Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Garlic
• Prepare Seedbeds: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal Seedbeds
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good yield in February with proper care
  • Potato and Garlic will give great returns if sown now.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures optimal yield and better market prices in Jalaun district.
  

🌾 Nadigaon Block

• Sow now: Pea, lentil, gram, Barley.
• Prepare Seedbeds: cucurbits (like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber)
• How & Why:
  
  • Sowing of pea, lentil, gram and barley is recommended for good yields
  • Prepare early nursery of cucurbits for transplanting later.
    
• Advantage: Crop diversification and early vegetables leads to better income.
  

🌾 Jalaun Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
• Transplant: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip can be sown for local market.
  • Transplanting of onion seedlings should be done now.
    
• Advantage: Fulfills local vegetable demand and timely onion cultivation.
  

🌾 Kuthond Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Coriander (Dhania)
• Prepare Seedbeds: Early Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek, Spinach, and Coriander are short duration crops and give quick returns.
  • Early cauliflower and cabbage seedlings preparation recommended for transplanting in next month.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops ensure quick income, and early cauliflower/cabbage fetch good market price later.
  

🌾 Madhogarh Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard
• Prepare Seedbeds: Summer vegetables like okra and beans
• How & Why:
  
  • Sowing wheat and mustard timely will give good yields.
  • Start seedbeds for summer vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing production of winter crops and preparing for summer crops
  

🌾 Ram Nagar Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic.
• Transplant: Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Late sowing of potato and garlic can still give reasonable yield.
  • Transplant tomato seedlings in prepared beds.
    
• Advantage: Diversification of crops and timely tomato transplanting.
  

🌾 Maheva Block

• Sow now: Linseed (Alsi).
• Prepare Seedbeds: Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Cucumber
• How & Why:
  
  • Sowing of linseed is recommended.
  • Prepare seedling for summer cucurbits.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed crop with cucurbits.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Jalaun, February)

• Potato: Late blight, Aphids
  
• Peas/Mustard: Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Cabbage butterfly
  
• Leafy Greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
  

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 (Jalaun, February)

• Give light irrigation every 8–12 days for winter crops; check soil moisture. Emerging spring crops may need more frequent, light watering.
  
• Ensure good drainage in nurseries and fields to prevent waterlogging, especially for potato.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for main field crops like potato, tomato, and peas where possible.
  

Conclusion

February in Jalaun is all about transitioning to summer crops:

• Finish harvesting of winter crops like radish, carrot, and late peas.
  
• Start direct sowing of early summer gourds (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, sponge gourd, cucumber).
  
• Raise nursery for early bhindi, chillies, tomato, and brinjal, or transplant ready seedlings.
  
• Prepare beds for watermelon and muskmelon for good yields.
  
• Monitor for early pests and ensure timely, light irrigation for new plantings.
  
  

If you focus on these steps—harvesting winter crops efficiently, starting summer gourds early for market advantage, and preparing for long-duration crops—you’ll ensure a smooth transition and a profitable summer season.