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

Are you a farmer from Deoria, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Baitalpur, Barhaj, Bhaluani, Bhatni, Bhathat, Deoria Sadar, Gauri Bazar, Khukhundu, Lar, Rampur Karkhana, Rudrapur, Salempur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Wheat. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Amaranth, Coriander are also being sown. February marks the late Rabi season with many crops maturing, and it's the crucial preparation time for the upcoming Zaid season, so maintaining soil moisture through light, frequent irrigation is important. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Deoria 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 lentil are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, brinjal, 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: Pigeon pea and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Deoria show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (February) - Deoria

Wheat: Ensure adequate irrigation for wheat crops to maximize grain filling. Monitor for pests and diseases like rust and aphids.
✅ Benefit – Proper irrigation and pest management ensure high yield and quality.

Pulses (Lentil, Chickpea): Monitor for pod borers and other pests in pulse crops. Provide light irrigation if needed.
✅ Benefit – Protecting pulses from pests ensures better yield and income.

Oilseeds (Mustard, Rapeseed): Harvest mustard and rapeseed when the pods are dry and seeds turn black. Thresh and store properly.
✅ Benefit – Timely harvesting prevents shattering losses and ensures good quality oilseeds.

Sugarcane: Start planting spring sugarcane. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation. Apply basal dose of fertilizers.
✅ Benefit – Spring sugarcane planting allows for early harvest and higher yield.

Vegetables: Continue sowing summer vegetables like okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Sowing summer vegetables now allows for early harvest and good market price.

Fruit Trees: Prune fruit trees like mango and guava after harvest. Apply fertilizers and irrigate regularly.
✅ Benefit – Pruning promotes new growth and better fruit production in the next season.

👉 In this way, by managing wheat, pulses, oilseeds, sugarcane, vegetables, and fruit trees in February, farmers of Deoria can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Baitalpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Radish, Fenugreek (Methi).
• Prepare nursery for: Tomato, Chilli.
• How & Why:
• Mustard provides good yield and income in February.
• Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for summer vegetables.
  

Advantage: Oilseed + Early vegetables = Increased income.

🌾 Barhaj Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil (Masoor).
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Lentil are good sources of protein and improve soil fertility.
  • Brinjal transplanting in February gives a head start for summer production.
    
• Advantage: Pulses + Early vegetables = Soil health and income.
  

🌾 Bhaluani Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion.
• Prepare nursery for: Okra (Bhindi).
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion are high-value crops with good market demand.
  • Okra nursery ensures early sowing in the main field after the cold subsides.
    
• Advantage: Cash crops + Timely vegetable = Higher profitability.
  

🌾 Bhatni Block

• Sow now: Potato (late variety).
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Late potato sowing avoids frost damage and utilizes the remaining winter period.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower ensures continuous supply to the market.
    
• Advantage: Staggered planting + Marketable vegetables = Stable income.
  

🌾 Bhathat Block

• Sow now: Chickpea (Gram).
• Prepare nursery for: Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela).
• How & Why:
  
  • Chickpea is a leguminous crop that improves soil health and provides protein.
  • Early nursery for gourds enables early harvest in the summer season.
    
• Advantage: Pulses + Summer vegetables = Soil health and early market advantage.
  

🌾 Deoria Sadar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
• Transplant: Tomato (early variety).
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables provide quick returns and fill the market gap in February.
  • Early tomato transplanting allows for harvesting before the peak summer heat.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + Early vegetables = Higher market price.
  

🌾 Gauri Bazar Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach, Coriander.
• Prepare nursery for: Chilli, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Leafy vegetables offer a short growing cycle and quick income.
  • Chilli and Capsicum nurseries ensure timely transplanting for summer production.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns + High-value vegetables = Increased profit.
  

🌾 Khukhundu Block

• Sow now: Mustard.
• Transplant: Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides good yield in february.
  • Cabbage transplanting in February ensures continuous supply to the market.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed + Marketable vegetables = Stable income.
  

🌾 Lar Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil (Masoor).
• Prepare nursery for: Bottle Gourd (Lauki).
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Lentil are good sources of protein and improve soil fertility.
  • Lauki nursery ensures early sowing in the main field after the cold subsides.
    
• Advantage: Pulses + Timely vegetable = Soil health and income.
  

🌾 Rampur Karkhana Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion.
• Transplant: Cauliflower.
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and Onion are high-value crops with good market demand.
  • Cauliflower transplanting in February ensures continuous supply to the market.
    
• Advantage: Cash crops + Marketable vegetables = Higher profitability.
  

🌾 Rudrapur Block

• Sow now: Potato (late variety), Radish, Carrot, Turnip.
• Prepare nursery for: Okra (Bhindi).
• How & Why:
  
  • Late potato sowing avoids frost damage and utilizes the remaining winter period.
  • Okra nursery ensures early sowing in the main field after the cold subsides.
    
• Advantage: Staggered planting + Timely vegetable = Stable income.
  

🌾 Salempur Block

• Sow now: Chickpea (Gram).
• Transplant: Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Chickpea is a leguminous crop that improves soil health and provides protein.
  • Brinjal transplanting in February gives a head start for summer production.
    
• Advantage: Pulses + Early vegetables = Soil health and early market advantage.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Aphids, Powdery mildew
  
• Tomato/Brinjal/Chilli: Shoot/Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
  

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, adjusting based on soil moisture and crop needs.
  
• Ensure good drainage, especially in nurseries, to prevent waterlogging.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and control weeds.
  
• Consider drip or furrow irrigation for water-efficient supply in crops like gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

February in Deoria is all about smart planning:

• Continue harvesting late winter vegetables like Tomato, Brinjal, and Chilli for maximum yield.
  
• Start direct sowing of early summer vegetables like Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd, and Ridge Gourd.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like Spinach, Amaranth, and Coriander for early income.
  
• Prepare nurseries for longer-duration summer crops like Chilli and Brinjal, if not already done.
  
• Manage irrigation carefully as days warm up and monitor for early pest and disease attacks.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—quick leafy greens for cash flow, timely summer crop sowing for the main season, and careful management of existing crops—you’ll ensure a strong start to the summer season and steady profits.