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

Are you a farmer from Chandauli, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Barhani, Chahniya, Chand, Chandauli, Dheena, Niyamtabad, Sakaldia, Shahabganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Pea, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Tomato. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. February marks the transition from the Rabi harvest to the Zaid sowing season, with rising temperatures and decreasing soil moisture making timely irrigation very important. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Chandauli 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: Okra, brinjal, tomato, and chili are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chili, brinjal, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek, 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 Chandauli show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (February) in Chandauli

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Spinach, fenugreek, coriander, radish, carrot, and turnip.
✅ Benefit – These are quick-growing and bring fast income from fresh greens.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, brinjal, chili, cabbage, and cauliflower. By month-end, seedlings will be ready for transplanting.
✅ Benefit – Timely transplanting ensures good yield and better market price.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant tomato and chili seedlings from nurseries, especially late-sown or hybrid varieties that can withstand cold and give longer harvest.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber.
✅ Benefit – Ensures continuous green vegetable supply and steady income.

Early pea (for premium price):
In the last week of February, some farmers sow early peas.
✅ Benefit – Early harvest fetches almost double the price compared to late-sown peas.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Barhani Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Pea
• Prepare Seedbed: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown as an intercrop or mixed crop to increase income.
  • Potato sowing in February ensures good yields and prevents late blight.
    
• Advantage: Higher profitability from intercropping and timely planting.
  

🌾 Chahniya Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion, Lentil
• Prepare Seedbed: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion give good returns due to high market demand in February.
  • Lentil sowing ensures timely harvesting and prevents yield loss.
    
• Advantage: Market-driven crops and improved soil health through crop rotation.
  

🌾 Chand Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Barley, Gram
• Transplant: Marigold, Gladiolus
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat, barley, and gram are winter staples providing food security.
  • Marigold and gladiolus can be transplanted for early flowering and festive sales.
    
• Advantage: Staple crops for sustenance and flowers for additional income.
  

🌾 Chandauli Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Prepare Seedbed: Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip are quick-growing vegetables for immediate income.
  • Preparing seedbeds now allows for early summer vegetable cultivation.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops and preparing for summer vegetables.
  

🌾 Dheena Block

• Sow now: Pea, Chickpea, Mustard
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea, chickpea, and mustard are good for nitrogen fixation and soil health.
  • Transplanting cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli ensures early maturity.
    
• Advantage: Improved soil fertility and early market arrival of vegetables.
  

🌾 Niyamtabad Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander
• Prepare Seedbed: Watermelon, Muskmelon, Pumpkin
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach, fenugreek, and coriander are leafy vegetables with high market demand.
  • Preparing seedbeds for melons and pumpkins ensures timely planting.
    
• Advantage: Quick returns from leafy vegetables and early preparation for summer fruits.
  

🌾 Sakaldia Block

• Sow now: Potato, Tomato, Chili
• Transplant: Petunia, Dahlia
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato, tomato, and chili are high-value crops for February sowing.
  • Transplanting petunia and dahlia ensures continuous flowering.
    
• Advantage: High profitability from vegetables and beautiful flowers for sale.
  

🌾 Shahabganj Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard, Lentil
• Prepare Seedbed: Mango Grafting, Guava
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat, mustard, and lentil are essential crops for food and oil.
  • Preparing seedbeds for mango grafting and guava ensures timely propagation.
    
• Advantage: Food security and long-term fruit production.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch (Chandauli, February)

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Powdery mildew
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, Shoot borer, Whitefly
  
  

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 (Chandauli, February)

• Give light irrigation every 7–10 days (soil-moisture based); new plantings may need more frequent watering.
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure proper 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 Chandauli is crucial for summer preparation:

• Finish harvesting late winter crops like cabbage, cauliflower, and peas.
  
• Start land preparation for early summer vegetables.
  
• Begin sowing early cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, and sponge gourd.
  
• Plant heat-tolerant vegetables like okra and cluster bean for early summer yield.
  
• Manage irrigation carefully and watch for early pest attacks, especially on new plantings.
  
  

By focusing on timely land preparation, early sowing of summer vegetables, and careful management, you’ll secure early market advantage and set a strong foundation for a profitable summer season.