What to Plant in February
Fresno, CA · Zone 9a
Last frost: Feb 15
Frost-free days: 289
Spring is arriving early — direct sow cool-season greens and start warm-season transplants indoors. Keep an eye on your last frost date for transplanting timing.
February at a Glance
Indoor
Transplant
Direct Sow
Start Indoors 24
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Chives
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Lavender
Jan 1 – Mar 23
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Oregano
Jan 1 – May 23
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Parsley
Jan 1 – Apr 15
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Rosemary
Jan 1 – Mar 31
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Sage
Jan 1 – May 16
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Thyme
Jan 1 – Apr 30
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Artichoke
Jan 1 – Jun 8
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Broccoli
Jan 1 – Apr 8
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cabbage
Jan 1 – Apr 8
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
Jan 1 – Apr 8
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Celery
Jan 1 – Mar 8
4 per sq ft
80–120 days
Kale
Jan 1 – May 8
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Leek
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Lettuce
Jan 1 – Apr 15
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Onion
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Spinach
Jan 1 – Mar 23
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Strawberry
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Swiss Chard
Jan 1 – May 23
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Sunflower
Feb 8 – May 31
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Tomato
Feb 8 – May 8
1 per sq ft
65–80 days
Growing guide
Eggplant
Feb 15 – Apr 8
1 per sq ft
70–90 days
Pepper
Feb 15 – Apr 15
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Growing guide
Transplant 21
Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.
Chives
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Parsley
Jan 1 – Jun 23
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Broccoli
Jan 1 – May 31
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Brussels Sprouts
Jan 1 – May 31
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
Cabbage
Jan 1 – May 31
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
Jan 1 – May 31
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Kale
Jan 1 – Jun 23
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Leek
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Lettuce
Jan 1 – May 16
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Onion
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Spinach
Jan 1 – Apr 23
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Strawberry
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Swiss Chard
Jan 1 – Jun 23
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Lavender
Jan 24 – Jun 8
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
Oregano
Jan 24 – Jul 16
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Rosemary
Jan 24 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Sage
Jan 24 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Thyme
Jan 24 – Jul 8
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Artichoke
Jan 24 – Aug 16
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Celery
Jan 24 – May 31
4 per sq ft
80–120 days
Direct Sow 8
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Cilantro
Jan 1 – May 16
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Beet
Jan 1 – May 31
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Carrot
Jan 1 – May 31
16 per sq ft
70–80 days
Garlic
Jan 1 – Oct 8
9 per sq ft
180–240 days
Peas
Jan 1 – Apr 30
8 per sq ft
55–70 days
Radish
Jan 1 – May 16
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Turnip
Jan 1 – May 31
9 per sq ft
30–60 days
Potato
Feb 1 – May 31
1 per sq ft
70–150 days
February Gardening Tips
- Start Tomato, Pepper, Lettuce indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
- Direct sow Carrot, Peas, Potato straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
- Check seed starting supplies — grow lights, heat mats, and fresh seed-starting mix. Order seeds early for the best selection.
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