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

Are you a farmer from Jhansi, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Babina, Bamore, Bangra, Baragaon, Chirgaon, Gursarai, Mauranipur, Moth, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Brinjal, Chilli, Tomato, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season and the start of Zaid (summer) crop preparations, making timely irrigation very important as temperatures begin to rise. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Jhansi 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, gram, and lentil are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chili, 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: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Jhansi 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, cluster bean, cowpea, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, sponge gourd, pumpkin, and watermelon (in Jhansi-up).
✅ Benefit – These vegetables can be harvested before the monsoon season.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting in Jhansi-up):
Prepare nurseries for chilli, tomato, brinjal, and cauliflower (if not already done).
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely availability of seedlings for the next season.

Planting of Sugarcane (Jhansi-up):
This is the ideal time to start planting sugarcane for the next crushing season.
✅ Benefit – Early planting leads to better yields and higher sugar content.

Pulses (Jhansi-up):
Sowing of summer pulses like moong bean and urad bean can be started.
✅ Benefit – Provides additional income and improves soil fertility.

Irrigation Management (Jhansi-up):
Ensure proper irrigation for standing crops like wheat and mustard.
✅ Benefit – Prevents moisture stress and ensures optimal crop growth.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, sugarcane planting, and pulses sowing in February, farmers in Jhansi can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Babina Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Radish, Fenugreek, Coriander
• Transplant: Tomato, Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown early to avoid late-season pest attacks.
  • Tomato and chili transplanting provides a head start before peak season.
    
• Advantage: Early yields and better market prices.
  

🌾 Bamore Block

• Sow now: Pea, Gram, Lentil
• Prepare for: Potato planting
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea, Gram, and Lentil are good Rabi crops for this region.
  • Prepare potato beds now for timely planting.
    
• Advantage: Rabi crops ensure income during this period.
  

🌾 Bangra Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Barley
• Maintain: Existing mustard crop
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat and Barley are staple crops in this block.
  • Monitor mustard crops for aphids.
    
• Advantage: Stable yield with proper maintenance.
  

🌾 Baragaon Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • These vegetables grow well in the cooler climate of February.
  • Transplant cabbage and cauliflower seedlings for a good yield.
    
• Advantage: Diversified vegetable production.
  

🌾 Chirgaon Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Maintain: Chickpea crop
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion require cool weather for proper bulb formation.
  • Monitor chickpea for pod borer.
    
• Advantage: High-value crops with good market demand.
  

🌾 Gursarai Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Prepare for: Summer vegetable nursery
• How & Why:
  
  • Quick-growing greens provide income before major crops.
  • Start summer vegetable nurseries for transplanting later.
    
• Advantage: Continuous income stream.
  

🌾 Mauranipur Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Linseed
• Maintain: Irrigation of existing crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and Linseed are good oilseed options.
  • Ensure irrigation for crops sown earlier.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed production and water management.
  

🌾 Moth Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard (mixed cropping)
• Maintain: Potato crop (if planted)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mixed cropping can provide diversified income.
  • Monitor potato crop for blight.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping and disease management.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Cabbage/Cauliflower: Diamondback moth, aphids
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Pea/Beans: Aphids, pod borer
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworms
  
  

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 irrigation every 5-7 days for young crops, 7-10 days for established crops, based on soil moisture and increasing day temperatures.
  
• Avoid water stagnation, especially in low-lying areas or nurseries; ensure good drainage.
  
• Mulch with dry leaves, straw, or plastic to conserve moisture and control weeds, which helps during warming days.
  
• Use drip or furrow irrigation for efficient water use, especially for row crops like tomato, brinjal, or gourds.
  

Conclusion

February in Jhansi is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like radish, carrot, and late cauliflower.
  
• Start preparing fields for early summer vegetables like Bhindi, Brinjal, and Chilli.
  
• Raise nursery for gourds (bottle gourd, sponge gourd) and transplant strong brinjal/chilli seedlings.
  
• Sow quick-growing summer greens like Amaranthus, Palak for early income.
  
• Ensure timely irrigation for all crops and scout for early summer pests.
  
  

If you focus on timely harvest of winter crops, smart preparation for summer, and quick greens for cash, you’ll transition smoothly into the profitable summer season.