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

Are you a farmer from Ghazipur, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Bhadsar, Bhanwarkol, Birno, Devkali, Ghazipur, Jakhanian, Karanda, Kasimabad, Maniyari, Mardah, Mohammadabad, Nandganj, Nonahara, Revatipur, Sadat, Saidpur, Zamania, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Peas, Mustard, Cauliflower, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the late Rabi harvest period and the beginning of land preparation for the Zaid season, so maintaining soil moisture with light, timely irrigation is crucial. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ghazipur 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, potato, mustard, and wheat are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, chilli, 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 gram continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Ghazipur 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):
Okra, cucurbits (cucumber, pumpkin, gourds), beans, and maize.
✅ Benefit – Warm soil promotes rapid germination and growth, leading to early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for brinjal (for summer crop), chili, and early cauliflower.
✅ Benefit – Allows for controlled growth and timely transplanting after the last frost.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early tomato and chili seedlings started in January, provide protection from late frosts.
✅ Benefit – Extends the growing season and ensures early harvest for better market prices in Ghazipur.

Planting:
Sugarcane (sets) in prepared fields. Ensure proper irrigation and nutrient management.
✅ Benefit – Sugarcane is a major cash crop in Ghazipur, and timely planting ensures optimal yield.

Intercropping:
Plant summer moong (green gram) as an intercrop in sugarcane fields. This improves soil fertility and generates additional income.
✅ Benefit – Efficient use of land and resources while improving soil health in Ghazipur.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Ghazipur

🌾 Bhadsar Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and Spinach are short duration crops, good for quick income.
  • Transplanting chili, tomato, brinjal seedlings ensures timely yield and better market prices in February.
    
• Advantage: Diversified income sources and efficient land use during February.
  

🌾 Bhanwarkol Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Lentil
• Transplant: Early variety Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard, pea, and lentil can tolerate colder temperatures in February.
  • Transplanting early varieties of cauliflower and cabbage helps in early harvesting.
    
• Advantage: Utilize the cool weather for Rabi crops and early vegetable production.
  

🌾 Birno Block

• Sow now: Potato, Garlic, Onion
• Transplant: Tomato (nursery seedlings)
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato, garlic, and onion crops thrive in the February climate of Ghazipur.
  • Transplanting tomato seedlings gives a head start for the summer season.
    
• Advantage: Growing staple vegetables ensures food security and income.
  

🌾 Devkali Block

• Sow now: Coriander, Fenugreek (Methi), Radish
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander, fenugreek, and radish are quick-growing crops suitable for February.
  • Transplanting tomato and chili will help to get early yield.
    
• Advantage: Short duration crops for quick income and vegetable production.
  

🌾 Ghazipur Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag)
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and mustard greens grow rapidly and are in demand during February.
  • Brinjal and tomato seedlings can be transplanted for a summer harvest.
    
• Advantage: Utilize the season for both leafy greens and early vegetable production.
  

🌾 Jakhanian Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil, Chickpea
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea, lentil and chickpea crops thrive in February.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower seedlings ensures good growth.
    
• Advantage: Maximize the Rabi season with pulses and vegetables.
  

🌾 Karanda Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and turnip are root vegetables that grow well in February.
  • Chili and tomato transplants take advantage of the increasing temperatures.
    
• Advantage: Suitable crops for the season and vegetable production.
  

🌾 Kasimabad Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Barley, Mustard
• Transplant: Early variety Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat, barley, and mustard are staple crops for the Rabi season.
  • Early tomato transplanting can result in higher prices.
    
• Advantage: Main crops cultivation with early vegetable to maximize profit.
  

🌾 Maniyari Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander, Spinach
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek, coriander, and spinach are quick-growing crops.
  • Brinjal and chili can be transplanted for future harvesting.
    
• Advantage: Quick income with leafy vegetables and transplanting for future harvest.
  

🌾 Mardah Block

• Sow now: Pea, Mustard
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea and mustard are suited to the temperatures of February.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower seedlings benefit from transplanting now.
    
• Advantage: Ensure a good yield with pulses and vegetables.
  

🌾 Mohammadabad Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion, Potato
• Transplant: Tomato (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic, onion, and potato grow well during February.
  • Early varieties of tomato give higher prices.
    
• Advantage: Growing staple crops and early-season vegetables.
  

🌾 Nandganj Block

• Sow now: Radish, Spinach, Fenugreek (Methi)
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, spinach, and fenugreek grow rapidly and provide quick returns.
  • Transplanting tomato and chili is good for early harvesting.
    
• Advantage: Utilizing the season for both quick income and longer-term vegetable production.
  

🌾 Nonahara Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Chickpea, Pea
• Transplant: Cauliflower, Cabbage
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil, chickpea, and pea crops can be sown.
  • Cauliflower and cabbage transplanting is ideal.
    
• Advantage: Rabi crops and vegetable production.
  

🌾 Revatipur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato
• Transplant: Brinjal, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and potato thrive well.
  • Brinjal and tomato seedlings are transplanted.
    
• Advantage: Good yields for mustard and potato and vegetable production.
  

🌾 Sadat Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion, Pea
• Transplant: Tomato (Nursery Seedlings)
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic, onion and pea do well this time of the year.
  • Transplanting tomato is ideal.
    
• Advantage: Vegetable crops and potential income from early harvests.
  

🌾 Saidpur Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Spinach
• Transplant: Chili, Tomato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, carrot, and spinach can be grown.
  • Chili and tomato transplanting is recommended.
    
• Advantage: Quick harvest and income from these vegetables.
  

🌾 Zamania Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Pea, Mustard
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil, pea and mustard crops give a good yield.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower is beneficial.
    
• Advantage: Pulses and vegetables.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch for Ghazipur (February)

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer
  
  

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 Tips for Ghazipur (February)

• Give light irrigation every 7–10 days (soil-moisture based).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure 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 Ghazipur is all about getting ready for summer:

• Finish harvesting of standing winter crops like potato, pea, and cauliflower.
  
• Start sowing early summer vegetables like Bhindi (Okra), Lauki (Bottle Gourd), Kheera (Cucumber) for first market gain.
  
• Transplant ready seedlings of Baingan (Brinjal), Mirch (Chilli) for a strong start.
  
• Prepare land for later summer crops and raise nurseries for long-duration cucurbits.
  
• Manage water wisely with timely, light irrigation as temperatures rise; watch out for new pests.
  
  

If you manage your fields well—finishing winter crops, planting early summer vegetables for quick cash, and setting up longer-duration crops—you’ll be well-prepared for the summer season and ensure steady income.