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

Are you a farmer from Kannauj, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Chhibramau, Haseran, Jalalabad, Kannauj, Talgram, Tirwa, Umarda, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Carrot, Radish, Cauliflower. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the late Rabi season, transitioning towards Zaid, so assured irrigation is essential for standing crops and new sowings as soil moisture is low. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kannauj 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 tomato are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, chilli, cauliflower, and cabbage 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 mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February) - Kannauj

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia), cluster bean (guar), Cucumber, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Sponge gourd and Pumpkin are some of the vegetables that can be directly sown in February in Kannauj-up.
✅ Benefit – Early summer vegetables can fetch good prices.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chilli, Tomato, and Brinjal in Kannauj-up. This will ensure timely availability of seedlings for transplanting after the winter season.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely transplanting and a good yield.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplanting of early summer vegetables like Chilli, Tomato, and Brinjal can be done if seedlings are ready in Kannauj-up.
✅ Benefit – Early yield and better market price.

Planting of cucurbits on riverbeds (if irrigation available):
Farmers in Kannauj-up can start planting cucurbits like Cucumber, Muskmelon, and Watermelon on riverbeds. This is particularly beneficial in areas with good access to irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Ensures early yield and high market price due to off-season availability.

Summer pulses:
Sowing of summer pulses like Green gram (Moong) and Black gram (Urad) can be started in Kannauj-up.
✅ Benefit – Helps in improving soil fertility and provides additional income.

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

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Chhibramau Block

• Sow now: Mustard, potato, pea
• Fertilize: Existing potato crop with urea as needed
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard is a good cash crop with decent market price in Feb.
  • Timely urea boosts potato yield in Kannauj.
    
• Advantage: Ensure timely sowing and fertilization for best yield.
  

🌾 Haseran Block

• Sow now: Garlic, onion
• Prepare: Land for summer vegetables (melon, gourds)
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic & onion suited to Haseran soil conditions.
  • Early land prep saves time in March heat.
    
• Advantage: Optimized crop selection and proactive land management.
  

🌾 Jalalabad Block

• Sow now: Lentil, chickpea
• Protect: Potato from late blight
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and chickpea are good options after paddy harvest
  • Late blight can severely affect potato yields, spray accordingly
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping and disease management.
  

🌾 Kannauj Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, Coriander
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek & coriander give quick returns in 30-40 days
  • Early chilli and brinjal transplant can give good market prices in summer
    
• Advantage: Timely income with early vegetables
  

🌾 Talgram Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Weed: Control weeds in wheat field
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Carrot are suitable for the February climate.
  • Weed control ensures better wheat yield
    
• Advantage: Income with better yield
  

🌾 Tirwa Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Amaranthus
• Irrigate: Ensure timely irrigation for potato and mustard crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach & amaranthus give a quick harvest.
  • Irrigation during this time is critical for good yield
    
• Advantage: Timely income and healthy crops.
  

🌾 Umarda Block

• Sow now: Turnip, Beetroot
• Monitor: Aphids and Jassids in vegetable crops.
• How & Why:
  
  • Turnip & beetroot do well in Umarda's soil.
  • Early detection and control prevents yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Suitable vegetables and crop protection
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: 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).
  
• 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 Kannauj is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like Potato, Pea, Cabbage, and Cauliflower.
  
• Start quick-growing leafy vegetables like Spinach, Coriander, and Radish for early market.
  
• Raise nurseries for early summer vegetables like Brinjal, Tomato, Chilli, and various Gourds.
  
• Begin direct sowing of Summer Bhindi (Okra) and planting of Sweet Potato.
  
• Keep a close watch on pests, especially aphids, and ensure timely irrigation as temperatures rise.
  
  

If you follow these steps—efficiently clearing winter crops, sowing quick greens for early income, and diligently preparing for summer vegetables—you’ll lay a strong foundation for a profitable spring and summer season.