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

Are you a farmer from Farrukhabad, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Barhpur, Farrukhabad, Kaimganj, Kamalganj, Nawabganj, Rajepur, Shamshabad, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Pea, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Mustard, Tomato. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the late Rabi season when winter crops are maturing and soil moisture is decreasing, so timely irrigation and planning for the Zaid season are crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Farrukhabad 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: Mustard, potato, sugarcane, and wheat 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, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Chickpea and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Farrukhabad 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):
Okra, Amaranthus, Cowpea, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd, and Pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that can be harvested before the monsoon.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, and summer cauliflower in Farrukhabad.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures early yield and better market price in Farrukhabad.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially heat-tolerant varieties suitable for Farrukhabad conditions.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, and pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income for Farrukhabad farmers.

Summer pulses (for additional income):
Sow summer pulses like green gram (moong) and black gram (urad) in Farrukhabad after harvesting Rabi crops.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides additional income source.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, and summer crops in February, farmers in Farrukhabad can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barhpur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop in potato provides additional income.
  • Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting in March.
    
• Advantage: Increased income through intercropping and timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Farrukhabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop in potato provides additional income.
  • Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting in March.
    
• Advantage: Increased income through intercropping and timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Kaimganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop in potato provides additional income.
  • Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting in March.
    
• Advantage: Increased income through intercropping and timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Kamalganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop in potato provides additional income.
  • Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting in March.
    
• Advantage: Increased income through intercropping and timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop in potato provides additional income.
  • Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting in March.
    
• Advantage: Increased income through intercropping and timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Rajepur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop in potato provides additional income.
  • Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting in March.
    
• Advantage: Increased income through intercropping and timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Shamshabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard as intercrop in potato provides additional income.
  • Timely nursery preparation ensures healthy seedlings for transplanting in March.
    
• Advantage: Increased income through intercropping and timely vegetable production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips for Farrukhabad, February

Key pests to watch for all vegetables

• Leafy greens (spinach, coriander, mustard): Aphids, Cutworm
  
• Pea: Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Early-sown vegetables (like gourds/tomato/brinjal in nursery): Whitefly, Aphids
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves/plants to prevent spread.
  
• Use pheromone traps for specific borers and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation Tips for February in Farrukhabad

• Give light irrigation every 7–10 days, or as needed based on soil moisture (check by hand).
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in nurseries and new plantings; ensure good 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, to save water and reduce diseases.
  

Conclusion

February in Farrukhabad is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like Potato, Pea, and Cabbage.
  
• Start sowing early summer vegetables: Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd.
  
• Prepare nursery beds for early Brinjal, Chilli, and Tomato seedlings.
  
• Maintain timely irrigation and nutrient supply for new and existing crops.
  
• Keep a close watch on pest and disease outbreaks with changing temperatures.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—harvesting late winter crops for immediate returns, starting early summer vegetables for the next cycle, and preparing nurseries for future plantings—you’ll transition smoothly into the summer season, ensuring a strong, steady, and profitable yield.