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

Are you a farmer from Hamirpur, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Gohand, Kurara, Maudaha, Muskara, Rath, Sarila, Sumerpur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Chickpea, Lentil, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the late Rabi season when standing crops are maturing, so managing the last irrigation cycle is crucial as temperatures begin to rise before the Zaid season. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Hamirpur 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: Wheat, mustard, gram, 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, and coriander sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Sugarcane and potato continue in suitable irrigated areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February) - Hamirpur

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon, and Summer Squash.
✅ Benefit – Early sowing takes advantage of soil moisture and avoids competition from weeds.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Tomato, Chili, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Cabbage, and Onion seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Starting early nurseries ensures timely transplanting and better yields.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Tomato, Chili, and Brinjal seedlings can be transplanted in the main field if weather conditions are favorable and frost risk is minimal.
✅ Benefit – Early transplanting allows plants to establish well before the summer heat.

Pulse Crops:
Sowing of summer pulses like Moong and Urad.
✅ Benefit – These crops provide a quick income and improve soil fertility.

Oilseed Crops:
Planting of sunflower and sesame.
✅ Benefit – These crops are good options for diversifying income sources.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, pulses and oilseeds in February, farmers in Hamirpur can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Gohand Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip, Spinach
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  • Short duration vegetables can provide additional income.
  • Nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting for the next season.
• Advantage: Early income + timely preparation.

🌾 Kurara Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  • Pea and Mustard provide good returns in this region.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower ensures a good yield in the coming months.
• Advantage: High yielding crops + timely transplanting.

🌾 Maudaha Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic, Onion
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables
• How & Why:
  • Potato, Garlic, and Onion are major crops of this block.
  • Land preparation in advance saves time and resources later.
• Advantage: Staple crop cultivation + efficient planning.

🌾 Muskara Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea
• Irrigate: Existing vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  • Lentil and Chickpea are important pulses for this area.
  • Proper irrigation ensures good growth and yield of existing crops.
• Advantage: Pulses cultivation + water management.

🌾 Rath Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Coriander
• Protect: Vegetable crops from frost
• How & Why:
  • Mustard and Coriander are suitable crops for the February month.
  • Frost protection is crucial for vegetable crops in this region.
• Advantage: Frost protection + suitable crop selection.

🌾 Sarila Block

• Sow now: Barley, Wheat
• Apply: Fertilizer to vegetable crops
• How & Why:
  • Barley and Wheat are common crops in this block.
  • Timely fertilizer application enhances vegetable yield.
• Advantage: Cereal cultivation + improved vegetable quality.

🌾 Sumerpur Block

• Sow now: Sunflower, Sugarcane
• Weed: Vegetable fields
• How & Why:
  • Sunflower and Sugarcane can be planted now.
  • Weed removal ensures healthy growth of vegetables.
• Advantage: Crop diversification + weed management.

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra (if planted): Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal (early stage): 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), more frequently for new seedlings.
  
• 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 Hamirpur is all about smart transition:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like cabbage, cauliflower, and carrots.
  
• Start sowing early summer vegetables like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, okra (bhindi), and cucumber.
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens like spinach and coriander for early cash.
  
• Prepare beds for transplanting early tomato, brinjal, and chili seedlings.
  
• Keep a close eye on emerging pests and manage irrigation as temperatures rise.
  
  

If you follow these steps—harvesting winter crops effectively, planting early summer vegetables, and managing short-duration greens for quick returns—you’ll transition smoothly into the main summer season, ensuring a steady and profitable yield.