What to Plant in February

Anchorage, AK · Zone 4b

Last frost: May 15 Frost-free days: 123

Seed starting season is underway. Get your grow lights set up and start slow-growing crops like peppers, eggplant, and onions indoors. It's too early for most outdoor planting.

February at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow
1 5 10 15 20 25
Chives
Parsley
Leek
Onion

Start Indoors 4

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Plant now

Leek
Leek
Feb 8–21
4 per sq ft 90–150 days
Onion
Onion
Feb 8–28
9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Later this month

Chives
Chives
Feb 22 – Mar 23
9 per sq ft 60–90 days
Parsley
Parsley
Feb 22 – Apr 23
4 per sq ft 70–90 days

February Gardening Tips

  • Start Leek, Onion, Chives indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
  • Check seed starting supplies — grow lights, heat mats, and fresh seed-starting mix. Order seeds early for the best selection.

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