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

Are you a farmer from Shamli, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Jhinjhana, Kairana, Kandhla, Shamli, Thana Bhawan, Un, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. February marks the end of the Rabi season with pleasant weather, but decreasing soil moisture means new sowings need careful irrigation. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Shamli 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, 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 gram continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Shamli 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 September, 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 September, farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Jhinjhana Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, fenugreek (methi), radish, carrot, turnip.
• Transplant: Chilli, brinjal (eggplant).
• How & Why:
• These crops can tolerate the cooler temperatures of February in Shamli.
• Transplanting chilli and brinjal now gives them a head start for the warmer months.
• Advantage: Early harvest, better market prices compared to others.

🌾 Kairana Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, mustard, radish, peas.
• Transplant: Tomato, capsicum (Shimla Mirch).
• How & Why:
• Peas fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting subsequent crops.
• Transplanting tomato and capsicum early will give earlier yields.
• Advantage: Diverse income options, soil health improvement.

🌾 Kandhla Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (methi), dill (suwa), radish, carrot.
• Transplant: Tomato, chilli.
• How & Why:
• These crops are less susceptible to frost damage in February.
• Early transplanting helps avoid pest and disease pressure later.
• Advantage: Reduced risk, earlier returns.

🌾 Shamli Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, mustard greens, radish.
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower.
• How & Why:
• Spinach and mustard greens provide quick income.
• Early tomato and cauliflower fetch higher prices.
• Advantage: Quick income, better market rates.

🌾 Thana Bhawan Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, turnip, fenugreek (methi).
• Transplant: Brinjal (eggplant), chilli.
• How & Why:
• These crops are relatively hardy and can withstand the February climate.
• Transplanting gives them a competitive advantage.
• Advantage: Hardiness, early yields.

🌾 Un Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, peas, radish.
• Transplant: Capsicum (Shimla Mirch), tomato.
• How & Why:
• Peas improve soil fertility.
• Early transplanting of capsicum and tomato increases yield potential.
• Advantage: Soil health, higher yields.

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 Shamli is all about smart planning:

• Start field preparation for summer cucurbits like bitter gourd, sponge gourd, and bottle gourd.
  
• Sow early varieties of Bhindi (Okra) for fetching good market prices.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of early tomato, brinjal, and cucurbits.
  
• Harvest remaining late winter crops like potato, peas, and leafy greens.
  
• Keep a close eye on pests and diseases as temperatures rise, ensure timely irrigation.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—preparing land for summer crops, timely sowing of early Bhindi, and proper care of existing vegetables—you’ll lay a strong foundation for a productive and profitable summer season.