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

Are you a farmer from Varanasi, up (UP)? In February, in blocks like Arazilines, Badagaon, Chiraigaon, Harahua, Kashi Vidyapith, Pindra, Sewapuri, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Potato, Mustard, Peas, Cauliflower, Carrot, Tomato. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Spinach, Coriander, Amaranth are also being sown. February marks the end of the Rabi season with harvesting underway and preparations for the Zaid (summer) season beginning, making irrigation management critical as temperatures rise. So your planning now will decide your profits in April–May.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Varanasi 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 september

• Standing/harvest crops: Paddy, maize, sugarcane, and cotton are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and brinjal seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach, fenugreek (methi), and amaranth (chaulai) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Urad and groundnut continue in suitable areas.
  
  

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

What to start now (February) in Varanasi

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra, Cucurbits (Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Sponge gourd, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Watermelon, Muskmelon).
✅ Benefit – With proper irrigation and care, early sowing can lead to higher yields and better market prices.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal.
✅ Benefit – Preparing nursery seedlings in February ensures timely transplanting in March-April.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
Cauliflower, Cabbage (early varieties).
✅ Benefit – Transplanting early varieties allows for harvesting before the peak summer heat arrives.

Planting of Sugarcane:
Recommended varieties for Varanasi-up are CoLk 94184, CoS 767, and CoJ 64.
✅ Benefit – Early planting leads to better germination and higher yields.

Summer pulses (for intercropping and additional income):
Green gram (Moong), Black gram (Urd).
✅ Benefit – Short duration pulses can provide additional income and improve soil health.

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

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

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Arazilines Block

• Sow now: Mustard Greens, Radish, Fenugreek
• Transplant: Chili, Brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Cool weather supports leafy growth and root development.
  • Transplanting allows seedlings to mature before intense summer heat.
    
• Advantage: Healthy growth due to favorable weather, good yields expected.
  

🌾 Badagaon Block

• Sow now: Peas, Carrot, Coriander
• Transplant: Cabbage, Cauliflower
• How & Why:
  
  • Peas and carrots thrive in cooler temperatures; Coriander for quick harvest.
  • Transplanting cabbage and cauliflower ensures proper head formation.
    
• Advantage: Reliable production of winter vegetables; staggered harvest.
  

🌾 Chiraigaon Block

• Sow now: Spinach, Turnip, Garlic
• Transplant: Tomato, Capsicum
• How & Why:
  
  • Spinach and turnip grow fast; Garlic benefits from winter chill.
  • Early tomato and capsicum transplants capture early market prices.
    
• Advantage: Diverse crop selection, potential for higher market returns.
  

🌾 Harahua Block

• Sow now: Onion, Potato
• Transplant: Broccoli
• How & Why:
  
  • Onion and potato require cooler soil for bulb and tuber development.
  • Broccoli transplants establish well before the hotter months.
    
• Advantage: Staple crops with consistent demand, broccoli for added income.
  

🌾 Kashi Vidyapith Block

• Sow now: Mustard, Chickpea
• Transplant: None (focus on sowing)
• How & Why:
  
  • Mustard and chickpea are ideal for rain-fed conditions during this period.
  • No transplanting minimizes water use and labor.
    
• Advantage: Low-input crops suited for dry farming, reduced operational costs.
  

🌾 Pindra Block

• Sow now: Lentil, Field Pea
• Transplant: Eggplant
• How & Why:
  
  • Lentil and field pea are nitrogen-fixing legumes improving soil fertility.
  • Eggplant benefits from transplanting to extend the growing season.
    
• Advantage: Soil health improvement, long-term productivity, sustainable farming.
  

🌾 Sewapuri Block

• Sow now: Barley, Oat
• Transplant: None (focus on sowing)
• How & Why:
  
  • Barley and oat can withstand cooler temperatures of February
  • No transplanting provides ease of process
    
• Advantage: Good yield due to suitable conditions.
  

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 Varanasi is all about smart transition and preparation:

• Finish harvesting of late winter crops like peas, cauliflower, and radish.
  
• Prepare fields for summer, start sowing cucurbits (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, melons) directly.
  
• Transplant seedlings of early chilli, brinjal, and capsicum for summer harvest.
  
• Sow quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth or early spinach varieties.
  
• Monitor for early summer pests and maintain timely irrigation as temperatures rise.
  
  

By balancing the final winter harvests with early summer sowings and transplants, you’ll ensure continuous cash flow and a strong start to the profitable summer season.