What to Plant in February

Fargo, ND · Zone 4a

Last frost: May 15 Frost-free days: 133

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
Mint
Parsley
Thyme
Artichoke
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery
Leek
Onion

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

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Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts
Jan 1 – Feb 21
1 per sq ft 80–110 days
Leek
Leek
Jan 24 – Mar 16
4 per sq ft 90–150 days
Onion
Onion
Jan 24 – Mar 16
9 per sq ft 100–120 days
Chives
Chives
Feb 8 – Apr 15
9 per sq ft 60–90 days
Parsley
Parsley
Feb 8 – May 8
4 per sq ft 70–90 days
Celery
Celery
Feb 8 – Mar 23
4 per sq ft 80–120 days
Mint
Mint
Feb 15 – Apr 15
4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Later this month

Thyme
Thyme
Feb 22 – Mar 31
4 per sq ft 70–90 days
Artichoke
Artichoke
Feb 22 – Apr 8
1 per sq ft 85–100 days
Broccoli
Broccoli
Feb 22 – May 31
1 per sq ft 60–100 days
Cabbage
Cabbage
Feb 22 – May 23
1 per sq ft 70–100 days
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Feb 22 – May 31
1 per sq ft 55–100 days

February Gardening Tips

  • Start Broccoli, Cabbage, Celery 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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