What to Plant in February
Kansas City, MO · Zone 6a
Last frost: Apr 10
Frost-free days: 193
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
Cilantro
Lavender
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Artichoke
Beet
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery
Eggplant
Garlic
Kale
Leek
Lettuce
Onion
Peas
Radish
Spinach
Strawberry
Swiss Chard
Turnip
Start Indoors 22
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Plant now
Chives
Jan 1 – Apr 30
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Lavender
Jan 1 – Mar 8
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
Mint
Jan 1 – May 8
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Parsley
Jan 1 – Jun 8
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Rosemary
Jan 1 – Mar 16
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Celery
Jan 1 – Mar 16
4 per sq ft
80–120 days
Leek
Jan 1 – Apr 15
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Onion
Jan 1 – Apr 15
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Thyme
Jan 9 – Apr 15
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Artichoke
Jan 9 – May 8
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Broccoli
Jan 9 – Apr 15
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cabbage
Jan 9 – Apr 15
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
Jan 9 – Apr 15
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Kale
Jan 17 – Jul 23
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Strawberry
Jan 17 – May 23
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Oregano
Jan 24 – May 8
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Sage
Jan 24 – Apr 30
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Lettuce
Feb 1 – Apr 30
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Spinach
Feb 1 – Apr 8
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Swiss Chard
Feb 1 – Aug 16
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Later this month
Eggplant
Feb 22 – Mar 31
1 per sq ft
70–90 days
Pepper
Feb 22 – Apr 8
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Growing guide
Direct Sow 6
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Plant now
Garlic
Jan 1 – Aug 16
9 per sq ft
180–240 days
Later this month
Cilantro
Feb 22 – May 31
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Beet
Feb 22 – Sep 23
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Peas
Feb 22 – Jun 8
8 per sq ft
55–70 days
Radish
Feb 22 – May 31
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Turnip
Feb 22 – Oct 8
9 per sq ft
30–60 days
February Gardening Tips
- Start Pepper, Lettuce, Broccoli indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Direct sow Peas, Garlic, Beet 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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