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

Are you a farmer from Kaushambi, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Chail, Kada, Kaushambi, Manjhanpur, Nevada, Sarai Akil, Sarsawan, Sirathu, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Gram, Onion. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Spinach, Coriander are also being sown. This is the end of the Rabi season with harvesting underway, and with soil moisture decreasing, timely irrigation is critical for standing crops while preparations for Zaid crops begin. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Kaushambi 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 august

• Standing/harvest crops: Rice, maize, and sugarcane 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 amaranth sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad dal and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February) - Kaushambi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Tinda, and Pumpkin are suitable options for direct sowing in February in Kaushambi.
✅ Benefit – These vegetables thrive in warm weather and provide early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for tomato, chili, and brinjal for the summer season. Ensure proper seedbed preparation and irrigation.
✅ Benefit – Healthy seedlings lead to better plant establishment and higher yields.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Transplant early tomato, chili, and brinjal seedlings that were sown in January. Choose a sunny location and provide adequate spacing.
✅ Benefit – Early transplanting allows for an extended harvest period.

Climbing vegetables (if irrigation available):
Sow seeds of climbing vegetables like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and sponge gourd near trellises or supports.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes space utilization and improves fruit quality.

Summer pulses (for soil health):
Sow summer pulses like green gram (moong) and black gram (urad) as intercrops or as a short-duration crop.
✅ Benefit – Improves soil fertility and provides additional income.

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

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

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Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed) for Kaushambi (February)

🌾 Chail Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Fenugreek, Radish
• Prepare Nursery: Tomato, Chili
• Why & How:
  
  • Mustard can be sown as intercrop.
  • Ensure proper drainage to protect from frost.
    
• Advantage: Additional income and early seedlings ready.
  

🌾 Kada Block

• Sow now: Potato, Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Brinjal
• Why & How:
  
  • Select disease-resistant potato varieties.
  • Pea crop benefits from nitrogen-fixing abilities.
    
• Advantage: Timely sowing ensures optimal yield.
  

🌾 Kaushambi Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Gram
• Transplant: Cabbage
• Why & How:
  
  • Lentil and gram improve soil fertility.
  • Cabbage transplanting should be done in raised beds.
    
• Advantage: Soil improvement and healthy crop growth.
  

🌾 Manjhanpur Block

• Sow now: Barley, Oats
• Prepare Nursery: Cauliflower
• Why & How:
  
  • Barley and oats can be used as fodder.
  • Protect cauliflower seedlings from cold winds.
    
• Advantage: Fodder availability and healthy seedling production.
  

🌾 Nevada Block

• Sow now: Sunflower, Safflower
• Transplant: Tomato
• Why & How:
  
  • Sunflower and safflower are good oilseed options.
  • Stake tomato plants to protect from frost.
    
• Advantage: Oilseed production and frost protection.
  

🌾 Sarai Akil Block

• Sow now: Wheat
• Prepare Nursery: Chili
• Why & How:
  
  • Use certified wheat seeds for better yield.
  • Protect chili seedlings from pests.
    
• Advantage: High yield and pest-free seedlings.
  

🌾 Sarsawan Block

• Sow now: Mustard
• Transplant: Brinjal
• Why & How:
  
  • Ensure proper spacing for mustard.
  • Use organic manure for brinjal.
    
• Advantage: Healthy crop growth and yield.
  

🌾 Sirathu Block

• Sow now: Pea
• Prepare Nursery: Cabbage
• Why & How:
  
  • Inoculate pea seeds with Rhizobium.
  • Provide adequate irrigation to cabbage seedlings.
    
• Advantage: Enhanced nitrogen fixation and proper seedling growth.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, early blight
  
• Peas/Potato: Aphids, powdery mildew (peas), early blight (potato)
  
• Cruciferous crops (Cabbage, Cauliflower): Diamondback moth, aphids
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, leaf miners, 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 light irrigation every 7–10 days (soil-moisture based), adjust as temperatures rise.
  
• 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 vegetables like tomato and pea where possible.
  

Conclusion

February in Kaushambi is all about laying a strong foundation for summer:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like potato and mustard.
  
• Start direct sowing of early summer vegetables: Okra, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber, Cowpea.
  
• Transplant nursery-raised seedlings of Chilli, Brinjal, and Tomato for summer harvest.
  
• Sow fast-growing leafy greens like Amaranth for quick income.
  
• Manage pests and diseases, and provide timely irrigation as temperatures rise.
  
  

If you follow these steps—getting early summer veggies in for good prices, managing standing crops, and focusing on healthy new plantings—you’ll set up for a profitable spring and summer harvest.