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

Are you a farmer from Banda, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Atarra, Baberu, Badokhar Khurd, Banda, Bisanda, Jaspura, Mahuva, Naraini, Tindwari, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Peas, Carrot, Radish, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Amaranth are also being sown. February marks the end of the Rabi season and the start of Zaid preparations, so timely irrigation is crucial as temperatures rise and soil moisture decreases. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Banda 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, potato, and wheat are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Tomato, brinjal, chilli, and onion 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: Chickpea and lentil continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Banda show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (February) in Banda

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, Cowpea, Amaranth, and cluster beans.
✅ Benefit – These crops are suitable for the upcoming summer season and provide good returns.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, and sponge gourd.
✅ Benefit – Early seedlings will be ready for transplanting after the last frost, ensuring early yields.

Planting of summer vegetables (if irrigation available):
Pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, and muskmelon can be planted directly in the field.
✅ Benefit – These crops can be grown with irrigation facilities to fetch high prices in the market.

Sowing of fodder crops:
Sow fodder crops like maize, sorghum, and bajra for animal feed during the summer months.
✅ Benefit – Ensures availability of green fodder for livestock during the lean season.

Land preparation:
Prepare the land for the upcoming Kharif season crops by plowing and harrowing.
✅ Benefit – Proper land preparation ensures good soil aeration and water infiltration, leading to better crop growth.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, summer vegetables, and fodder crops in February in Banda, farmers can increase their income.

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

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Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Atarra Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Lentil, Chickpea
• Prepare fields for: Watermelon, Muskmelon
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard provides oilseed and potential intercrop option.
  • Lentil and Chickpea improve soil health as pulse crops.
  • Early field preparation ensures timely sowing of summer melons.
    
• Advantage: Diversified cropping + soil improvement + early summer cash crops.
  

🌾 Baberu Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Pea, Barley
• Prepare beds for: Onion nursery
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea adds nitrogen to the soil and fetches good market price.
  • Barley is a hardy crop suitable for drier areas.
  • Onion nursery needs timely attention for healthy seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Soil health + market value + early onion crop preparation.
  

🌾 Badokhar Khurd Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Linseed, Gram
• Intercrop: Sugarcane with Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Linseed is a drought-resistant oilseed option.
  • Gram is a major pulse crop for protein security.
  • Intercropping sugarcane with potato maximizes land use and income.
    
• Advantage: Drought resilience + food security + increased income.
  

🌾 Banda Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Wheat, Chickpea
• Transplant: Brinjal, Chili (early varieties)
• How & Why:
  
  • Wheat provides staple food security.
  • Chickpea improves soil fertility and provides protein.
  • Early brinjal and chili fetch premium prices.
    
• Advantage: Food security + soil health + early vegetable income.
  

🌾 Bisanda Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard, Potato
• Prepare for: Summer vegetable nursery (tomato, chili)
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato provides a high-value cash crop option.
  • Timely sowing of wheat and mustard ensures good yield.
  • Early nursery preparation ensures timely transplanting of summer vegetables.
    
• Advantage: High-value crop + staple food + timely vegetable production.
  

🌾 Jaspura Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Lentil, Pea
• Manage: Irrigation for standing crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil enhances soil fertility and provides pulse.
  • Pea fetches good market price and improves soil health.
  • Adequate irrigation is crucial for optimal crop growth.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement + market value + increased yield.
  

🌾 Mahuva Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Gram, Barley
• Prepare: Irrigation channels for summer crops
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley is suitable for rainfed areas and provides fodder.
  • Gram enhances soil fertility and provides protein.
  • Prepared irrigation channels ensure timely water availability for summer crops.
    
• Advantage: Fodder security + soil improvement + efficient water management.
  

🌾 Naraini Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Mustard, Potato
• Intercrop: Wheat with Mustard
• How & Why:
  
  • Potato gives high returns.
  • Intercropping wheat with mustard provides additional income.
  • Timely sowing ensures optimum yield of all crops.
    
• Advantage: High returns + additional income + optimal yield.
  

🌾 Tindwari Block

• Sow now: Wheat, Gram, Mustard
• Apply: Top dressing of urea in wheat
• How & Why:
  
  • Gram improves soil fertility and provides pulses.
  • Mustard provides oilseed and cash income.
  • Top dressing of urea boosts wheat yield.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement + cash income + increased yield.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• 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

• 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 Banda is all about smart transition and early starts:

• Finish harvesting late-season winter crops like Potato, Pea, and Cabbage.
  
• Start sowing quick-growing summer vegetables like Okra (Bhindi), Bottle Gourd, and Sponge Gourd for early market.
  
• Transplant Brinjal and Chilli seedlings (from January nursery) to the main field.
  
• Continue sowing fast-yielding leafy greens like Spinach and Coriander.
  
• Stay vigilant against emerging pests and ensure balanced irrigation for all crops.
  
  

If you follow these steps—finishing winter crops, planting early summer vegetables for quick returns, and ensuring proper care—you’ll set yourself up for a strong and profitable summer season.