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

Are you a farmer from Rampur, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Bilaspur, Chamraua, Milak, Rampur, Saidnagar, Shahbad, Suar, Tanda, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Carrot, Radish, Late Cauliflower. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.

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

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Rampur 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 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhaniya) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil (masoor) and gram (chana) continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February)

Sowing of summer vegetables: Prepare the field and sow seeds of vegetables like cucumber, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, and watermelon. ✅ Benefit – Capitalize on early summer market prices.

Irrigation management: Ensure timely irrigation for wheat, mustard, and potato crops to prevent moisture stress during grain/tuber development. ✅ Benefit – Higher yields and better quality produce.

Sugarcane planting: February is ideal for planting spring sugarcane. Select improved varieties and follow recommended planting techniques. ✅ Benefit – Optimal growth and higher sugar content.

Pulse crops (like Moong and Urad): Prepare the field and sow short-duration pulse crops after harvesting potato or mustard. ✅ Benefit – Additional income and improved soil health.

Nursery raising: Start nurseries for summer vegetables like tomato, chili, and brinjal to prepare seedlings for transplanting in March-April. ✅ Benefit – Timely availability of seedlings for transplanting.

👉 In this way, by planning summer vegetables, irrigation, sugarcane planting, pulses, and nurseries in Rampur in February, farmers 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)

🌾 Bilaspur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables ( cucurbits)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good return as oilseed crop in February.
  • Potato sowing should be completed on priority.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed crop + Potato crop = extra income.
  

🌾 Chamraua Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables ( cucurbits)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good return as oilseed crop in February.
  • Potato sowing should be completed on priority.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed crop + Potato crop = extra income.
  

🌾 Milak Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables ( cucurbits)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good return as oilseed crop in February.
  • Potato sowing should be completed on priority.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed crop + Potato crop = extra income.
  

🌾 Rampur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables ( cucurbits)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good return as oilseed crop in February.
  • Potato sowing should be completed on priority.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed crop + Potato crop = extra income.
  

🌾 Saidnagar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables ( cucurbits)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good return as oilseed crop in February.
  • Potato sowing should be completed on priority.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed crop + Potato crop = extra income.
  

🌾 Shahbad Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables ( cucurbits)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good return as oilseed crop in February.
  • Potato sowing should be completed on priority.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed crop + Potato crop = extra income.
  

🌾 Suar Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables ( cucurbits)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good return as oilseed crop in February.
  • Potato sowing should be completed on priority.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed crop + Potato crop = extra income.
  

🌾 Tanda Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea, Garlic
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables ( cucurbits)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard gives good return as oilseed crop in February.
  • Potato sowing should be completed on priority.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed crop + Potato crop = extra income.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Jassids, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Aphids, powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Whitefly, shoot borer
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested leaves/shoots.
  
• Use yellow sticky traps for whiteflies and aphids; keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Give light irrigation every 5–7 days as temperatures rise (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; 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.
  

Conclusion

February in Rampur is all about transitioning to summer crops:

• Begin planting early summer vegetables like Bhindi, Bottle Gourd, and Sponge Gourd for early market.
  
• Finish harvesting late winter crops such as Peas, Potato, and Carrots promptly.
  
• Continue raising nurseries for Brinjal, Chilli, and Tomato for later transplanting.
  
• Increase irrigation frequency as temperatures start to rise and winter rains diminish.
  
• Keep a close watch on new pest attacks and diseases with changing weather.
  
  

By focusing on early summer vegetable planting, timely harvest of winter crops, and careful water management, you’ll set a strong foundation for a profitable summer harvest and maintain good cash flow.