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

Are you a farmer from Lalitpur, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Bar, Biraha, Jakhaura, Lalitpur, Madawara, Mehroni, Talbehat, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Amaranth, Coriander are also being sown. February marks the late Rabi harvest season and the beginning of Zaid crop preparations, requiring careful irrigation as soil moisture decreases. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lalitpur 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, sugarcane, and wheat 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 (methi), and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil and gram continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Lalitpur 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, Amaranthus, Cowpea, Beans, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Sponge gourd, Ridge gourd, Ash gourd, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Maize (for green cobs).
✅ Benefit – These crops can utilize the increasing temperatures and moisture availability.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Tomato, Chili, Brinjal, Capsicum. Start nurseries early to get a head start on the season.
✅ Benefit – Early seedlings lead to early yields and higher market prices.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli (late season varieties). Transplant seedlings that are 4-6 weeks old.
✅ Benefit – Extends the harvest season and provides continuous income.

Planting: Potato, Onion, Garlic. Plant seed potatoes and onion/garlic cloves.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting ensures optimal bulb/tuber development.

Irrigation:Ensure irrigation for winter crops like Wheat, Barley, Oilseed crops as per need.
✅ Benefit – Adequate moisture stress during flowering/grain filling stages increases the yield

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bar Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, fenugreek, radish, carrot.
• Prepare Seedbed: Early cabbage, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens are quick and frost-resistant for early income.
  • Early seedbeds ensure timely transplanting after the last frost.
    
• Advantage: Frost-resistant crops and early preparation ensures optimal yields.
  

🌾 Biraha Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, spinach, coriander, radish.
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and spinach offer a quick harvest cycle of 25-30 days for faster returns.
  • Early tomato transplants can capitalize on better market prices in late September-October.
    
• Advantage: Quick-growing greens and early tomatoes boost income.
  

🌾 Jakhaura Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip, spinach.
• Prepare nursery: Onion.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops (radish, carrot, turnip) can be planted now for harvest before summer heat.
  • Onion nursery ensures seedlings are ready for transplant in March.
    
• Advantage: Planting and preparation ensures year-round production.
  

🌾 Lalitpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, radish, spinach.
• Transplant: Early varieties of chili.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens & spinach mature quickly for a fast return.
  • Early chili transplanting leads to better yields before peak summer.
    
• Advantage: Quick income with greens + improved chili yield.
  

🌾 Madawara Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, coriander, radish.
• Prepare Seedbed: Tomato, eggplant.
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and coriander grow quickly, suitable for filling gaps between main crops.
  • Preparing tomato and eggplant seedbeds early ensures a head start.
    
• Advantage: Quick income from greens and early start for summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Mehroni Block

• Sow now: Spinach, radish, carrot.
• Transplant: Cabbage, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & radish are fast-growing, good for short-term income.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower seedlings now ensures good head formation before the weather warms up.
    
• Advantage: Speedy return from leafy greens + quality head formation in cabbage & cauliflower.
  

🌾 Talbehat Block

• Sow now: Radish, mustard greens, turnip.
• Prepare nursery: Bitter gourd, bottle gourd.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root crops like radish and turnip are fast-growing and can be harvested before summer heat.
  • Early nursery preparation allows vine crops like bitter gourd and bottle gourd to get a head start for summer production.
    
• Advantage: Maximizes yield before summer and prepares for vine crop season.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, aphid
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Peas: Pod borer, powdery mildew
  
  

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 where possible, especially for new plantings.
  

Conclusion

February in Lalitpur is all about smart transition and preparation:

• Continue timely harvesting of late winter crops like cabbage, peas, and radish for good market rates.
  
• Prepare land for early summer vegetables; start planting cucurbits (lauki, turai, karela) and bhindi (okra).
  
• Raise nursery for summer brinjal, chilli, and late tomato varieties.
  
• Focus on weeding and proactive pest management for standing crops and new plantings.
  
• Ensure timely, adequate irrigation as day temperatures start rising.
  
  

By focusing on harvesting late winter bounty, strategically planting early summer crops, and preparing nurseries, you’ll ensure a continuous flow of produce and smooth transition into the hotter months, keeping your farm profitable and productive.