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

Are you a farmer from Sambhal, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Asmoli, Bahjoi, Chandausi, Gunnaur, Panwasa, Sambhal, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season when temperatures are rising, making timely irrigation essential for standing crops and for preparing fields for the upcoming Zaid season. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Sambhal 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: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil (masoor) and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Sambhal 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):
Sunflower, Maize (spring), and vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip (if weather permits).
✅ Benefit – Diversifies crops and utilizes available resources effectively for Sambhal farmers.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for summer vegetables like tomato, brinjal, chili, and cucurbits (cucumber, bottle gourd, etc.).
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for the summer season in Sambhal.

Planting:
Sugarcane planting in Sambhal should be completed.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early varieties of tomato and chili if nurseries are ready and weather is favorable in Sambhal.

Irrigation for existing crops:
Ensure adequate irrigation for wheat, mustard, and potato crops to protect against moisture stress.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes yield potential of existing crops for Sambhal farmers.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Asmoli Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Prepare land for: Summer vegetables ( cucurbits)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides good returns in February.
  • Potato planting should be completed this month.
    
  • Land preparation for summer cucurbits (like pumpkin, gourd) ensures timely sowing in March.
    
• Advantage: Optimizes winter crops and prepares for summer season.
  

🌾 Bahjoi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Onion seedlings
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip are fast-growing and marketable in February.
  • Onion transplanting done now gives a good yield by summer.
    
• Advantage: Timely cultivation maximizes yield and market price.
  

🌾 Chandausi Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Pea
• Prepare nursery for: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and pea do well with February sowing.
  • Chili and brinjal nurseries ensure seedlings are ready for transplanting in March-April.
    
• Advantage: Balance of immediate harvest and future crop preparation.
  

🌾 Gunnaur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• Continue harvesting: Spinach
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and Dhania are short duration crops providing additional income.
  • Continuous spinach harvesting provides steady revenue.
    
• Advantage: Ensures continuous income stream.
  

🌾 Panwasa Block

• Sow now: Amaranthus (Chaulai), Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag)
• Irrigate: Existing potato and mustard crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Chaulai and Sarson ka Saag are quick-growing leafy vegetables with good market demand.
  • Irrigation is crucial for potato and mustard for optimal yield.
    
• Advantage: Quick turnover + securing major crop yields.
  

🌾 Sambhal Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Beetroot
• Top dressing: Wheat crop
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Beetroot thrive in the February climate of Sambhal.
  • Top dressing wheat ensures robust growth before harvest.
    
• Advantage: Maximizes root vegetable yield and wheat production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, Aphids
  
• Peas: Pod borer, Aphids
  
• Okra (early sown): Jassids, Fruit borer
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Cutworm
  
  

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 for established crops (check soil moisture).
  
• For newly sown summer crops, ensure consistent, light moisture for germination.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries and fields; 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 to save water.
  

Conclusion

February in Sambhal is all about transition and new beginnings:

• Finish harvesting late winter crops like Potato, Carrot, and Radish.
  
• Prepare fields and start direct sowing of early summer cucurbits like Lauki (Bottle Gourd), Tinda (Indian Round Gourd), Karela (Bitter Gourd), Tori (Ridge Gourd), Kheera (Cucumber), Tarbooz (Watermelon), and Kharbooja (Muskmelon).
  
• Direct sow Okra (Bhindi) for early summer market.
  
• Transplant seedlings of Baingan (Brinjal), Mirch (Chilli), and early Tamatar (Tomato) from your nursery.
  
• Keep a close watch on soil moisture, provide light irrigation as needed, and protect young seedlings from any unexpected cold snaps.
  
  

If you follow these steps block-wise—efficiently wrapping up winter crops, diligently starting early summer plantings, and carefully nurturing new growth—you’ll lay a strong and profitable foundation for the upcoming summer season.