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

Are you a farmer from Baghpat, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Baghpat, Baraut, Chhaprauli, Khekada, Pilana, Ramala, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Peas, Carrot, Mustard. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Capsicum.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Baghpat 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, chili, 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 Baghpat show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (February)

Sugarcane Planting: February is ideal for planting sugarcane in Baghpat-up. Use recommended varieties for higher yield.
✅ Benefit – Early planting ensures better germination and growth, leading to increased sugar content.

Summer Vegetables: Start preparing nurseries for summer vegetables like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, and pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – Early nursery raising allows for timely transplanting after the last frost.

Wheat Management: Monitor wheat crop for any disease or pest infestation. Apply necessary fertilizers as per soil test recommendations.
✅ Benefit – Timely action prevents yield loss and ensures healthy crop growth.

Mustard Harvesting: Mustard crop sown in October-November may be ready for harvesting. Harvest at physiological maturity for best oil content.
✅ Benefit – Harvesting at the right time maximizes oil yield and quality.

Pulse Crops: Ensure proper irrigation and nutrient management in pulse crops like lentils and chickpeas.
✅ Benefit – Timely irrigation and nutrient supply boost pod formation and yield.

👉 In this way, by planning sugarcane planting, summer vegetable nurseries, wheat and mustard management in February, Baghpat farmers can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Baghpat Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach.
• Transplant: Chilli, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach mature quickly, providing income in February.
  • Chilli transplanting in February gives good yield and better prices later.
    
• Advantage: Early income from quick crops and good yield from chilli and tomato.
  

🌾 Baraut Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania).
• Transplant: Brinjal, early varieties of cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Methi are fast-growing and suitable for short-term gains.
  • Brinjal and Cabbage benefit from the milder February weather for establishment.
    
• Advantage: Short-term crops ensure continuous income, while transplanted crops establish well.
  

🌾 Chhaprauli Block

• Sow now: Pea, Garlic, Onion.
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea, Garlic, and Onion can be sown in February to get a good yield in the coming months.
  • Early Tomato and Cauliflower transplanting takes advantage of milder weather.
    
• Advantage: Good yield due to timely sowing and transplanting.
  

🌾 Khekada Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, Methi, and Radish offer quick returns in February.
  • Transplanting Tomato and Chilli in favorable conditions promotes healthy growth.
    
• Advantage: Fast cash crops and healthy transplanted plants.
  

🌾 Pilana Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip, Beetroot.
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato.
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables such as Carrot, Turnip and Beetroot benefit from February sowing.
  • Brinjal and Tomato transplanting ensures optimal growth.
    
• Advantage: Good root development and vegetable establishment.
  

🌾 Ramala Block

• Sow now: Onion, Garlic, Potato.
• Transplant: Early Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Sowing Onion, Garlic and Potato in February yields good harvest.
  • Cabbage and Cauliflower can be transplanted to grow well in the favorable weather.
    
• Advantage: Better yields and vegetable establishment.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Pea/Potato: Aphids, Late blight (for potato), Powdery mildew (for pea)
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Onion/Garlic: Thrips, Purple blotch
  
• Early Tomato/Brinjal: Whitefly, 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

• Give light irrigation every 7–10 days (soil-moisture based), especially for new sowings/plantings.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for early gourds and tomato where possible to conserve water.
  

Conclusion

February in Baghpat is all about smart transition:

• Finish harvesting late winter vegetables like peas, potatoes, cabbage, and cauliflower.
  
• Start direct sowing of quick-growing leafy greens (spinach, coriander, fenugreek) for early cash.
  
• Begin sowing early summer vegetables like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, sponge gourd, cucumber, and okra. Prepare nurseries for summer brinjal/chilli.
  
• Focus on early varieties of summer gourds and okra to grab higher market prices.
  
• Maintain proper irrigation for maturing winter crops and newly sown summer crops. Keep a close eye on pests with rising temperatures.
  
  

If you follow these steps—efficiently harvesting winter crops, sowing quick greens for cash flow, and strategically planning summer vegetables—you’ll ensure a smooth transition, maintaining steady income and preparing for a profitable summer season.