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

Are you a farmer from Pratapgarh, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Aspur Devsara, Babaganj, Bihar, Dalipganj, Kunda, Lalganj, Laxmanpur, Mandhata, Mangraura, Patti, Pratapgarh Sadar, Rampur Khas, Sandwa Chandika, Sangipur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato, Peas. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Muskmelon, Watermelon.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season and the start of Zaid, so with rising temperatures, soil moisture is decreasing and timely irrigation is critical. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

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

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

What to start now (February)

Sugarcane Planting: February is ideal for planting sugarcane in Pratapgarh. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation for optimal growth.
✅ Benefit – Early planting leads to higher yields and better sucrose content.

Summer Vegetables Nursery: Prepare nurseries for summer vegetables like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, and pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – Starting early ensures timely transplanting and harvest before the peak summer heat.

Pulses Sowing: Sowing of summer pulses like moong and urad can be initiated. Select short-duration varieties.
✅ Benefit – Pulses help in nitrogen fixation and improve soil fertility.

Irrigation Management: Ensure adequate irrigation for rabi crops like wheat and gram to prevent moisture stress during grain filling.
✅ Benefit – Proper irrigation leads to better grain quality and yield.

Pest and Disease Management: Monitor crops for pest and disease infestations. Take timely control measures.
✅ Benefit – Preventing pest and disease outbreaks ensures healthy crop growth and reduces yield losses.

👉 In this way, by planning for sugarcane planting, summer vegetable nurseries, pulse sowing, irrigation, and pest management in February, farmers in Pratapgarh can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Aspur Devsara Block

• Sow now: Mustard greens, fenugreek, radish, carrot
• Transplant: Chilli, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard greens & fenugreek provide quick returns in 30-40 days.
  • Early chilli transplant ensures better prices in April-May.
    
• Advantage: Fast-growing greens + early vegetables boost income.
  

🌾 Babaganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, turnip
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander offer quick income between main crops.
  • Early tomato and cauliflower fetch good prices in summer months.
    
• Advantage: Speedy greens + early harvests = higher earnings.
  

🌾 Bihar Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, beetroot
• Transplant: Tomato, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables grow well in February, providing a good yield.
  • Transplanting tomato and eggplant now ensures a summer harvest.
    
• Advantage: Root crops + summer vegetables ensure steady income.
  

🌾 Dalipganj Block

• Sow now: Pea, mustard, potato
• Transplant: Cabbage, broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and mustard can be harvested before the monsoon.
  • Cabbage and broccoli planted now will mature in the spring.
    
• Advantage: Winter vegetables + spring vegetables provides income diversity.
  

🌾 Kunda Block

• Sow now: Onion, garlic
• Transplant: Capsicum, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion and garlic can be planted for a summer harvest.
  • Capsicum and chilli seedlings benefit from the warming weather.
    
• Advantage: Summer staples + early capsicum and chilli fetches higher returns.
  

🌾 Lalganj Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, dill, radish
• Transplant: Tomato (determinate varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens like fenugreek and dill can be intercropped.
  • Determinate tomato varieties will mature before the hot weather sets in.
    
• Advantage: Intercropping + early tomato varieties ensures better returns.
  

🌾 Laxmanpur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, mustard greens, carrot
• Transplant: Brinjal (early)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and mustard greens are fast-growing and require little maintenance.
  • Early brinjal transplant gives a head start for the summer season.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + early vegetables = extra income.
  

🌾 Mandhata Block

• Sow now: Potato, pea, garlic
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato and pea grow well in the cooler weather.
  • Tomato and cauliflower transplanting should be completed this month for a timely harvest.
    
• Advantage: Potato and pea are good cash crops.
  

🌾 Mangraura Block

• Sow now: Mustard, radish, fenugreek
• Transplant: Chilli, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and radish are quick crops that can be harvested soon.
  • Chilli and eggplant transplanting provides a summer harvest.
    
• Advantage: Quick greens + summer vegetables lead to diversified income.
  

🌾 Patti Block

• Sow now: Spinach, coriander, turnip
• Transplant: Tomato, cauliflower (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and coriander are good for quick income.
  • Early tomato and cauliflower fetch good prices.
    
• Advantage: Speedy greens + early harvests = higher earnings.
  

🌾 Pratapgarh Sadar Block

• Sow now: Radish, carrot, beetroot
• Transplant: Tomato, eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Root vegetables provide a good yield in February.
  • Transplanting tomato and eggplant now ensures a summer harvest.
    
• Advantage: Root crops + summer vegetables ensure steady income.
  

🌾 Rampur Khas Block

• Sow now: Pea, mustard, potato
• Transplant: Cabbage, broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and mustard can be harvested before the hot summer.
  • Cabbage and broccoli provide a spring harvest.
    
• Advantage: Winter vegetables + spring vegetables provides income diversity.
  

🌾 Sandwa Chandika Block

• Sow now: Onion, garlic
• Transplant: Capsicum, chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion and garlic can be planted for a summer harvest.
  • Capsicum and chilli benefit from warming weather.
    
• Advantage: Summer staples + early capsicum and chilli = higher returns.
  

🌾 Sangipur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek, dill, radish
• Transplant: Tomato (determinate varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick greens like fenugreek and dill can be intercropped.
  • Determinate tomato varieties mature early.
    
• Advantage: Intercropping + early tomato varieties ensures better returns.
  

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 Pratapgarh demands smart action for a profitable spring:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like cabbage, cauliflower, and peas.
  
• Start direct sowing of early summer vegetables like Okra (Bhindi) and cucurbits (bottle gourd, sponge gourd).
  
• Raise nurseries for summer Chilli, Brinjal, and early Tomato.
  
• Prepare fields for zaid (spring/summer) crops like watermelon and muskmelon.
  
• Manage irrigation carefully as temperatures rise and scout for initial pest attacks.
  
  

By focusing on harvesting winter's last yield, planting early summer varieties for quick returns, and preparing for major summer crops, you'll ensure a smooth and profitable transition into the warmer months.