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

Are you a farmer from Mahoba, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Charkhari, Jaitpur Kalan, Kulpahar, Mahoba, Panwari, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Peas, Tomato. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Chilli.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. February marks the late Rabi season as winter recedes; managing the last irrigation for maturing crops and preparing for summer (Zaid) sowing is key. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Mahoba 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 onion 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 sugarcane continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Mahoba 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):
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 can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Charkhari Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Transplant: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop in potato provides additional income and acts as a windbreak.
  • Pea benefits from the cool February weather for optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income + efficient land use.
  

🌾 Jaitpur Kalan Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea
• Transplant: None
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and Chickpea are drought-resistant crops suitable for the region.
  • February sowing ensures good pod formation before the temperature rises.
    
• Advantage: Low water requirement + high market demand.
  

🌾 Kulpahar Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Brinjal (Eggplant)
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and Coriander provide quick returns in a short period.
  • Brinjal transplanted now will yield fruits before the peak summer heat.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops + early season harvest.
  

🌾 Mahoba Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot grow well in the cool February soil.
  • Transplanting tomato and chili now ensures a harvest before the hot summer months.
    
• Advantage: Good yield of root vegetables + early cash crops.
  

🌾 Panwari Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Mustard Greens
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Mustard Greens mature quickly and provide a fast income source.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower thrive in the cool February climate.
    
• Advantage: Quick turnover + favorable growing conditions.
  

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).
  
• 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 Mahoba is all about smart transitions:

• Finish harvesting late winter crops like potato and pea.
  
• Prepare land well for upcoming summer vegetables.
  
• Start sowing early summer cucurbits (lauki, karela, tinda, kheera) for good market price.
  
• Transplant tomato, brinjal, chili saplings from nursery.
  
• Keep planting quick greens (palak, dhaniya) for continuous cash flow.
  
• Towards month-end, consider sowing early okra (bhendi).
  
• Focus on timely irrigation and pest monitoring as weather changes.
  
  

If you follow these steps—finishing winter harvests, preparing for summer, planting early summer crops for good prices, and keeping greens for cash flow—you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable spring and summer harvest.