What to Plant in Falgun in Nepal: A Complete Guide

Falgun's Growing Conditions

Temperatures climb quickly in Falgun (mid-February to mid-March), and the year's last frost typically passes during this month. It's a transitional stretch between winter and heat, opening up new options for a wide range of crops.

What to Plant in Falgun

• Tomato, eggplant, chili: The main window for transplanting seedlings from your Magh nursery
• Beans, okra, cucumber: Can be direct-sown in warmer spots
• Maize: Hill farmers begin sowing this month

What to Harvest in Falgun

• Early potato varieties in the Terai
• The last of the pea harvest
• Remaining winter greens finishing up

Elevation Adjustments

• Terai: Frost risk is already low, so heat-loving vegetables can be transplanted a little earlier
• Mid-hills: Wait until mid-month before transplanting nursery seedlings, to be safe
• High hills and mountains: Frost can still occur; hold off transplanting until Chaitra

This Month's Most Common Mistake

Many farmers only think about irrigation after seedlings are already transplanted. If a newly transplanted plant's roots don't have consistent moisture while they establish, it goes into serious transplant shock, and many won't survive. Get your irrigation set up before you transplant, not after.

Next Steps

For guidance on testing your soil and choosing the right fertilizer, see our soil testing and fertilizer guide. Look back at what to plant in Magh, or ahead to what to plant in Chaitra.