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

Are you a farmer from Sultanpur, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Akhand Nagar, Baldirai, Bhadaiyan, Dhanpatganj, Dostpur, Dubepur, Gosainganj, Jaisinghpur, Kadipur, Kurebhar, Kurwar, Lambhua, Purbhagaon, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Pea, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the late Rabi season when standing crops need final irrigation, and fields are being prepared for the upcoming Zaid summer crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sultanpur 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 tomato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, chilli, onion, 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 Sultanpur show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (February) Sultanpur

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)

🌾 Akhand Nagar Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, radish
• Transplant: Tomato, chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & fenugreek provide quick income within 30 days.
  • Transplanting tomato & chili now can lead to better market prices in April-May.
    
• Advantage: Early income + potential for high market prices.
  

🌾 Baldirai Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea, lentil
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables (cucumber, pumpkin)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard, pea & lentil are suitable for Feb sowing in Baldirai.
  • Preparing land now ensures timely sowing of summer vegetables.
    
• Advantage: Utilizing available land + early prep for next season.
  

🌾 Bhadaiyan Block

• Sow now: Potato, onion
• Intercrop: Mustard in potato rows
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato & onion are good cash crops for February.
  • Intercropping mustard helps in efficient land use and additional income.
    
• Advantage: Maximizing land use + dual income stream.
  

🌾 Dhanpatganj Block

• Sow now: Garlic, rai
• Maintain: Wheat crop (irrigation & fertilizer)
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and rai provide decent returns when sown in February.
  • Proper maintenance of wheat crop ensures good yield.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping + securing wheat harvest.
  

🌾 Dostpur Block

• Sow now: Pea, gram
• Top dress: Existing vegetable crops with urea
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea & gram are suitable for February sowing in Dostpur.
  • Top dressing with urea boosts the growth of existing vegetable crops.
    
• Advantage: Optimized yield + better quality vegetables.
  

🌾 Dubepur Block

• Sow now: Barley, lentil
• Mulch: Vegetable seedlings to conserve moisture.
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley and lentil can be sown in February.
  • Mulching helps in retaining soil moisture and prevents weed growth.
    
• Advantage: Conserved water + weed-free vegetable growth.
  

🌾 Gosainganj Block

• Sow now: Methi, Palak
• Prepare nursery: For cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and Palak can be sown for a quick harvest.
  • Prepare nursery beds for summer cucurbits.
    
• Advantage: Early start for summer crops + Quick returns.
  

🌾 Jaisinghpur Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Radish
• Irrigate: Sugarcane crop
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander and Radish are fast growing crops, which will give good returns.
  • Irrigation is very crucial for sugarcane crop at this stage.
    
• Advantage: Maximize Land usage + Better yield.
  

🌾 Kadipur Block

• Sow now: Wheat (late variety)
• Control: Aphids in vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Late variety wheat can still be planted.
  • Aphids can damage vegetable crops.
    
• Advantage: Securing grains + protecting vegetable yield.
  

🌾 Kurebhar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Lentil
• Control: Weeds in the field
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard & lentil can be planted in february.
  • Weed should be controlled to secure good crop yeild.
    
• Advantage: Secure field for good crop yeild.
  

🌾 Kurwar Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot
• Fertilizer: Apply fertilizer to Mango Trees
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and beetroot are good for this season.
  • Fertilizer is necessary for better growth.
    
• Advantage: Quality Fruits and Vegitables + good returns.
  

🌾 Lambhua Block

• Sow now: Turnip, Fenugreek
• Control: Sucking pasts in cucurbits
• How & Why:
  
  • Turnip and fenugreek grow well in feb month.
  • Sucking pasts can seriously affect crops.
    
• Advantage: Vegitables with good returns + high yield.
  

🌾 Purbhagaon Block

• Sow now: Cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd
• Irrigation: For Summer vegitables
• How & Why:
  
  • cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd grows well in summer season.
  • Irrigation is cruicial at this stage.
    
• Advantage: Get summer veggies for good returns.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Shoot & fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Red pumpkin beetle, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
  

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); adjust frequency for new plantings as day temperatures rise.
  
• 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 Sultanpur is all about smooth transition:

• Finish harvesting late winter crops like cabbage, cauliflower, and potato.
  
• Start direct sowing of early summer vegetables like Okra, Bottle Gourd, and Bitter Gourd.
  
• Prepare nurseries for early Chilli and Brinjal seedlings for upcoming transplanting.
  
• Plan for early planting of Watermelon and Muskmelon on well-drained beds.
  
• Increase irrigation frequency for standing crops and monitor for emerging summer pests.
  
  

By focusing on timely harvest of winter crops and a strong start to summer vegetables, you’ll ensure continuous income and prepare your farm for the upcoming hot season with confidence and profit.