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

Are you a farmer from Lucknow, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Bakshi Ka Talab, Chinhat, Gosainganj, Kakori, Malihabad, Mall, Mohanlalganj, Sarojini Nagar, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season and the beginning of Zaid, so with receding soil moisture, timely irrigation is crucial for maturing crops and new sowings. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Lucknow 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 mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Lucknow 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 (Bhindi), Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobiya).
✅ Benefit – Warm season vegetables can be directly sown for early yield.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal for summer season.
✅ Benefit – Allows for transplanting after the risk of frost is completely gone.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early sown Tomato, Chilli, and Brinjal seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Establishes seedlings in the main field for a head start.

Planting of Sugarcane:
February is an ideal time for planting sugarcane in Lucknow.
✅ Benefit – Ensures optimum germination and growth.

Summer Moong and Urad:
Sowing of summer Moong and Urad can be initiated.
✅ Benefit – Short duration crops that can be harvested before the monsoon.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bakshi Ka Talab Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach.
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal.
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach mature quickly, providing early income.
  • Transplanting tomato and chilli now ensures harvest before peak heat.
• Advantage: Early cash crops and timely planting for better yields.
  

🌾 Chinhat Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhaniya), Mustard Greens.
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • These leafy greens are quick to harvest.
  • Transplant cauliflower and cabbage to get ahead of the market.
• Advantage: Quick returns and early market advantage.
  

🌾 Gosainganj Block

• Sow now: Turnip, Beetroot, Garlic.
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Turnip and beetroot are cold-tolerant and fast-growing.
  • Early tomato transplanting will yield good returns before summer.
• Advantage: Hardy crops and early market for tomatoes.
  

🌾 Kakori Block

• Sow now: Peas, Broad Beans (Sem).
• Transplant: Brinjal, Capsicum.
• How & Why:
  
  • Peas and broad beans fix nitrogen in the soil.
  • Transplanting brinjal and capsicum now leads to early harvests.
• Advantage: Soil improvement and early vegetable production.
  

🌾 Malihabad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Lentil.
• Transplant: Chilli (nursery-grown).
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and lentil are good winter crops and provide income.
  • Chilli transplanting ensures harvest before the monsoon.
• Advantage: Reliable winter crops and timely chilli production.
  

🌾 Mall Block

• Sow now: Potato.
• Transplant: None (focus on sowing).
• How & Why:
  
  • This is prime potato sowing time for optimal yields.
• Advantage: Maximized potato yield due to timely sowing.
  

🌾 Mohanlalganj Block

• Sow now: Onion seedlings.
• Transplant: Early cabbage.
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion seedlings need to be sown to get a head start.
  • Transplanting cabbage now will give an early harvest.
• Advantage: Early onion and cabbage production.
  

🌾 Sarojini Nagar Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Garlic.
• Transplant: Tomato (hybrid varieties).
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and garlic are well-suited to the winter climate.
  • Hybrid tomato varieties give a good yield if transplanted now.
• Advantage: Good yield from winter crops and hybrid tomatoes.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly, leaf miner
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly, aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm, leaf miner
  
• Okra (early crop): Jassids, whitefly
  
  

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 Lucknow is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting late winter crops like cabbage, cauliflower, and peas.
  
• Start direct sowing of early summer vegetables like Okra, Bottle Gourd, and Ridge Gourd.
  
• Prepare nurseries for upcoming Brinjal, Chilli, and Summer Tomato varieties.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like Spinach, Coriander, and Amaranth for early market.
  
• Keep soil healthy and manage rising pests with timely action.
  
  

If you follow these steps—getting quick cash from leafy greens, establishing summer vegetables for main income, and preparing soil for the intense season ahead—you’ll ensure a strong and profitable transition into the warmer months.