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

Are you a farmer from Budaun, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Bilsi, Bisauli, Budaun, Dataganj, Kadrachowk, Mundia, Sahaswan, Samrer, Ujhani, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Late Cauliflower, Garlic, Sugarcane. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the late Rabi season when harvesting begins and preparations for the Zaid season start, so managing irrigation is very important as soil moisture decreases. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Budaun 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: Mustard, potato, sugarcane, and wheat are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Chilli, brinjal, tomato, and onion 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: Chickpea and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Budaun 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):
Mustard, Sunflower, Spring Maize, and Summer Vegetables (like pumpkin, bitter gourd, bottle gourd).
✅ Benefit – Optimizes land use and provides diverse income sources.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for cucurbits like cucumber, muskmelon, and watermelon. Also, Okra (Bhindi) can be sown in the nursery.
✅ Benefit – Early start helps in catching the early market and fetch better prices.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early cauliflower and cabbage if nurseries were prepared earlier. Plant onion seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely planting and good yield.

Sugarcane planting (if irrigation available):
Start planting sugarcane. Ensure proper spacing and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – February planting allows for good germination and growth before the summer heat.

Pulse crops (like Lentil and Chickpea):
Monitor for pod borer and other pests. Apply need-based pesticides.
✅ Benefit – Protecting the crop at this stage ensures good yield.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, sugarcane planting, and pulse crop management in February, farmers in Budaun can increase their income.

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

 

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bilsi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Turnip are short duration crops.
  • Early Chilli transplanting helps in getting good market price.
    
• Advantage: Ensures income and meets local demand.
  

🌾 Bisauli Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Methi provide quick returns.
  • Early Tomato transplanting results in higher yields.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash flow + better yields.
  

🌾 Budaun Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Radish
• Transplant: Cabbage, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard Greens are harvested in 30-40 days.
  • Early Cabbage and Tomato fetch better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Early income and high market value.
  

🌾 Dataganj Block

• Sow now: Pea, Garlic
• Transplant: Brinjal, Pepper
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Garlic have a good market demand in February.
  • Brinjal and Pepper require transplanting for better yield.
    
• Advantage: Strong demand and improved crop health.
  

🌾 Kadrachowk Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Coriander are quick-growing for early profits.
  • Early Tomato and Chilli planting ensures higher yields.
    
• Advantage: Fast returns and increased productivity.
  

🌾 Mundia Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi and Radish are ready for harvest in a short time.
  • Transplanting Cauliflower and Cabbage improves crop quality.
    
• Advantage: Short-term crops and improved quality.
  

🌾 Sahaswan Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens (Sarson), Garlic
• Transplant: Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard Greens provide quick cash flow.
  • Tomato and Brinjal transplanted seedlings ensure strong growth.
    
• Advantage: Early income and improved growth.
  

🌾 Samrer Block

• Sow now: Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Chilli, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Carrot and Turnip meet local market needs.
  • Chilli and Cabbage require transplanting for better output.
    
• Advantage: Market demand and better yield.
  

🌾 Ujhani Block

• Sow now: Pea, Coriander
• Transplant: Brinjal, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and Coriander grow fast and give early profits.
  • Brinjal and Cauliflower seedlings ensure stronger plants.
    
• Advantage: Quick income and robust growth.
  

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and Radish are harvested quickly.
  • Tomato and Cabbage transplanting gives better market prices.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns and good market value.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Budaun, February)

• Leafy greens (Palak, Methi, Sarson): Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth (DBM), Aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Whitefly
  
• Peas (if still harvesting): Pod borer, Powdery mildew
  
  

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 5–7 days or as soil dries (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially 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 long-duration crops like tomato, brinjal, and early cucurbits where possible.
  

Conclusion

February in Budaun is all about smart transition:

• Wrap up harvesting of late winter crops like potato, pea, and carrot.
  
• Start sowing early cucurbits (bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber) directly or raise nurseries for watermelon, muskmelon.
  
• Transplant early brinjal, chilli seedlings and sow okra (bhindi) towards month-end for good market prices.
  
• Plant short-duration leafy vegetables like spinach and amaranth for quick returns.
  
• Monitor for pests and diseases, and provide timely, moderate irrigation as temperatures begin to rise.
  
  

By focusing on early summer vegetables for the upcoming season, quick-yielding greens for continuous income, and proper care as the weather changes, Budaun farmers can make February a profitable transition month.