What to Plant in February
Louisville, KY · Zone 6b
Last frost: Apr 10
Frost-free days: 198
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
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Garlic
Kale
Leek
Lettuce
Onion
Peas
Radish
Spinach
Strawberry
Swiss Chard
Turnip
Start Indoors 21
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Chives
Jan 1 – May 8
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Lavender
Jan 1 – Mar 16
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
Mint
Jan 1 – May 8
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Parsley
Jan 1 – Jun 15
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Rosemary
Jan 1 – Mar 23
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Brussels Sprouts
Jan 1 – Feb 7
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
Celery
Jan 1 – Mar 23
4 per sq ft
80–120 days
Leek
Jan 1 – Apr 23
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Onion
Jan 1 – Apr 23
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Thyme
Jan 9 – Apr 23
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Artichoke
Jan 9 – May 8
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Broccoli
Jan 9 – Apr 23
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cabbage
Jan 9 – Apr 23
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
Jan 9 – Apr 23
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Kale
Jan 17 – Jul 31
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Strawberry
Jan 17 – May 23
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Oregano
Jan 24 – May 16
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Sage
Jan 24 – Apr 30
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Lettuce
Feb 1 – Apr 23
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Spinach
Feb 1 – Apr 15
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Swiss Chard
Feb 1 – Aug 23
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Direct Sow 7
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Plant now
Garlic
Jan 1 – Sep 8
9 per sq ft
180–240 days
Cilantro
Feb 15 – May 23
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Beet
Feb 15 – Sep 30
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Peas
Feb 15 – Jun 15
8 per sq ft
55–70 days
Radish
Feb 15 – May 23
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Turnip
Feb 15 – Oct 16
9 per sq ft
30–60 days
Later this month
Carrot
Feb 22 – Aug 23
16 per sq ft
70–80 days
February Gardening Tips
- Start Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Direct sow Carrot, Peas, Garlic 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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