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

Are you a farmer from Bhadohi, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Abholi, Aurai, Bhadohi, Gyanpur, Suriyawan, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Peas, Tomato, Carrot. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Brinjal, Chilli, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. This is the late Rabi season when standing crops need careful irrigation, and farmers begin preparing fields for the upcoming Zaid (summer) season. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Bhadohi 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: Brinjal, tomato, chili, and cauliflower 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: Lentil and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early february, fields in Bhadohi 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, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, and Pumpkin.
✅ Benefit – These are warm-season vegetables that thrive in Bhadohi's climate.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Chili, Tomato, and Brinjal for the summer season.
✅ Benefit – Allows for early start and healthy seedling development in Bhadohi-up.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early cauliflower and cabbage seedlings if the weather is favorable. Also, transplant onion seedlings.
✅ Benefit – Ensures timely crop establishment and better yield in Bhadohi.

Pulse crops:
Sowing of summer Moong and Urad can be started.
✅ Benefit – Provides additional income and improves soil fertility for Bhadohi farmers.

Sugarcane planting:
Continue planting sugarcane.
✅ Benefit – Timely planting ensures optimal growth and yield in Bhadohi-up.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting, pulse crops and sugarcane planting in February, farmers in Bhadohi 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)

🌾 Abholi Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Potato, Garlic, Onion
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can be sown as an intercrop in potato fields.
  • Garlic and Onion sowing provides economic benefits in February.
• Advantage: Intercropping and diversification ensure stable income.
  

🌾 Aurai Block

• Sow now: Pea, Lentil, Chickpea
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea, Lentil, and Chickpea cultivation improves soil fertility.
  • Timely transplanting of cabbage and cauliflower ensures better yield and market price.
• Advantage: Soil enrichment and high-value crops increase profitability.
  

🌾 Bhadohi Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot, Turnip
• Transplant: Tomato, Chilli
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish, Carrot, and Turnip provide quick returns in a short time.
  • Tomato and chilli transplanting in February leads to early harvest and better price.
• Advantage: Quick income and early crop benefits.
  

🌾 Gyanpur Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Spinach
• Transplant: Brinjal, Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and Spinach provide quick income and improve soil health.
  • Transplanting Brinjal and Capsicum ensures good establishment before summer.
• Advantage: Improved soil and high-value crop integration.
  

🌾 Suriyawan Block

• Sow now: Sugarcane (early planting), Wheat (late sowing)
• Prepare Nursery: Okra (Bhindi)
• How & Why:
  
  • Early Sugarcane planting maximizes yield. Late Wheat sowing still provides viable returns.
  • Nursery preparation for Okra ensures timely availability for summer planting.
• Advantage: Maximized yield through crop timing and summer crop preparation.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips for Bhadohi, UP (February)

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Whitefly, Jassids
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Red Pumpkin Beetle, Fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miner
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit 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

• Give light irrigation every 7–10 days (soil-moisture based), as temperatures rise.
  
• Ensure good drainage in nurseries; avoid waterlogging.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible, for efficient water use.
  

Conclusion

February in Bhadohi is all about smart planning:

• Finish harvesting remaining winter vegetables like late cabbage, cauliflower, and potatoes.
  
• Prepare fields thoroughly for the upcoming spring-summer season.
  
• Start nursery for early summer brinjal, chili, and tomato to get an early start.
  
• Directly sow early cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and cucumber for quick market gains.
  
• Plant onion seedlings now for a successful main crop.
  
• Sow early okra (Bhindi) to capture higher market prices.
  
• Manage weeds actively and provide light, timely irrigation, especially for new plantings.
  
  

If you focus on finishing winter harvests, planting early summer crops for market advantage, and preparing nurseries for the main season, you'll lay a strong foundation for a productive and profitable summer.