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

Are you a farmer from Gonda, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Bhabhanjot, Chhapia, Gonda, Haldharmau, Itiyathok, Jhanjhari, Karnailganj, Katra Bazar, Mankapur, Mujehna, Nawabganj, Pandri Kripal, Paraspur, Rupaideeh, Tarabganj, Wazirganj, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Pea, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Capsicum, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Amaranth, Coriander are also being sown. February marks the end of the Rabi season and the beginning of preparations for Zaid crops, requiring careful irrigation management as temperatures begin to rise and soil moisture decreases. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Gonda 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 (palak), fenugreek (methi) and coriander (dhaniya) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil (masoor) and gram (chana) continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February)

Sowing of Summer Vegetables: Start sowing summer vegetables like pumpkin, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, and cucumber in Gonda.
✅ Benefit – Early sowing ensures a good yield before the peak summer heat arrives.

Land Preparation for Summer Crops: Prepare the land for summer crops like maize, groundnut, and sunflower.
✅ Benefit – Timely land preparation ensures proper germination and growth.

Irrigation Management: Ensure proper irrigation for Rabi crops like wheat and mustard in Gonda-up.
✅ Benefit – Adequate irrigation is crucial for good yield and grain quality.

Pest and Disease Management: Monitor Rabi crops for any pest and disease infestations and take appropriate control measures in Gonda.
✅ Benefit – Timely intervention prevents significant yield loss.

Harvesting of Early Potato: Farmers in Gonda can start harvesting early potato varieties.
✅ Benefit – Harvesting at the right time ensures optimal size and quality.

👉 In this way, by planning sowing, land preparation, irrigation, pest management, and harvesting in February, farmers in Gonda can increase their income.

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhabhanjot Block

• Sow now: Mustard, lentil, chickpea
• Prepare land: Summer vegetables (cucumber, pumpkin)
• How & Why:
  
  • February is ideal for sowing rabi crops like mustard for oil and lentils/chickpeas for pulses.
  • Start preparing land now for summer vegetables to get a head start on the season.
    
• Advantage: Maximize rabi crop yield + early prep for summer = better overall income.
  

🌾 Chhapia Block

• Sow now: Mustard, pea
• Irrigate: Wheat, potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Ensure timely irrigation for wheat and potato for optimal yield.
  • Pea cultivation benefits from the cooler February weather.
    
• Advantage: Healthy rabi crops + good pea harvest = increased profits.
  

🌾 Gonda Block

• Sow now: Barley, Linseed
• Weeding: Wheat, Chickpea
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley and linseed are good choices for sowing in February in this block.
  • Weed control is crucial for wheat and chickpea at this stage.
    
• Advantage: Diversified crop portfolio + healthy main crops = stable income.
  

🌾 Haldharmau Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi), Coriander (Dhania)
• Top dressing: Wheat
• How & Why:
  
  • Fenugreek and coriander provide quick returns.
  • Top dressing wheat with urea enhances yield.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crops + improved wheat yield = better returns.
  

🌾 Itiyathok Block

• Sow now: Radish, Carrot
• Fertilize: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Radish and carrot can be sown for local market sale.
  • Apply second dose of fertilizer to potato crop.
    
• Advantage: Increased vegetable production + healthy potato crop = higher income.
  

🌾 Jhanjhari Block

• Sow now: Garlic, Onion
• Pest control: Mustard
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic and onion can be planted for good returns.
  • Monitor mustard for pests and diseases.
    
• Advantage: High value crops + protected mustard crop = stable profits.
  

🌾 Karnailganj Block

• Sow now: Sugarcane (Early varieties)
• Irrigate: Wheat
• How & Why:
  
  • Early sugarcane varieties can be sown now.
  • Ensure sufficient irrigation for wheat crop.
    
• Advantage: Early sugarcane planting + healthy wheat = increased overall profitability.
  

🌾 Katra Bazar Block

• Sow now: Chickpea
• Monitor: Lentil for diseases
• How & Why:
  
  • Chickpea sowing should be completed.
  • Keep a close watch on lentil crop for any signs of disease.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing + disease-free lentil crop = good yields.
  

🌾 Mankapur Block

• Sow now: Mustard
• Harvest: Early potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Sow mustard if not already done.
  • Harvest early potato varieties for the market.
    
• Advantage: Late mustard + early potato harvest = staggered income.
  

🌾 Mujehna Block

• Sow now: Pea
• Irrigate: Wheat
• How & Why:
  
  • Pea sowing can be continued.
  • Irrigate wheat at critical stages for best results.
    
• Advantage: Good pea harvest + optimal wheat yield = high profits.
  

🌾 Nawabganj Block

• Sow now: Garlic
• Weed control: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Garlic planting can be undertaken.
  • Ensure proper weed control in potato fields.
    
• Advantage: High value garlic + weed-free potato crop = better income.
  

🌾 Pandri Kripal Block

• Sow now: Lentil
• Pest management: Chickpea
• How & Why:
  
  • Complete lentil sowing.
  • Manage pests in chickpea fields effectively.
    
• Advantage: Good lentil crop + protected chickpea = stable income.
  

🌾 Paraspur Block

• Sow now: Mustard
• Irrigate: Potato
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard can still be sown.
  • Provide adequate irrigation to potato crop.
    
• Advantage: Late mustard + irrigated potato = increased income.
  

🌾 Rupaideeh Block

• Sow now: Radish
• Fertilizer application: Wheat
• How & Why:
  
  • Short duration radish can be grown.
  • Apply remaining dose of fertilizer to wheat.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash from radish + high wheat yield = better profits.
  

🌾 Tarabganj Block

• Sow now: Coriander
• Weed control: Lentil
• How & Why:
  
  • Coriander can be grown for quick returns.
  • Remove weeds from lentil fields.
    
• Advantage: Quick cash crop + weed-free lentil = stable income.
  

🌾 Wazirganj Block

• Sow now: Fenugreek (Methi)
• Irrigate: Mustard
• How & Why:
  
  • Methi is a short duration crop.
  • Ensure proper irrigation for mustard.
    
• Advantage: Quick income + irrigated mustard = higher yield and profits.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, Jassids, Whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Fruit fly, Powdery mildew, Aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, Leaf miners, Cutworm
  
• 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

• Give light irrigation every 5–7 days (soil-moisture based, as days warm up).
  
• 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 Gonda is all about setting up for the summer season:

• Finish harvesting late winter vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, and peas.
  
• Start preparing fields and sowing early summer cucurbits like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and sponge gourd.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of brinjal, chili, and capsicum.
  
• Sow seeds of lady's finger (okra) and cowpea for early market.
  
• Keep soil moist with light, timely irrigation and stay alert for new pest attacks.
  
  

If you follow these steps—clearing winter crops, early establishment of summer cucurbits, and timely transplanting of solanaceous vegetables—you’ll be well-prepared to catch the early summer market and ensure a profitable season ahead.