What to Plant in February
Richmond, VA · Zone 7a
Last frost: Apr 1
Frost-free days: 214
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
Start Indoors 24
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Plant now
Chives
Jan 1 – May 8
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Lavender
Jan 1 – Mar 8
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
Mint
Jan 1 – May 16
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Parsley
Jan 1 – Jul 16
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Rosemary
Jan 1 – Mar 23
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Thyme
Jan 1 – Apr 23
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Artichoke
Jan 1 – May 16
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Broccoli
Jan 1 – Apr 23
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Brussels Sprouts
Jan 1 – Feb 7
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
Cabbage
Jan 1 – Apr 23
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
Jan 1 – Apr 23
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Celery
Jan 1 – Mar 23
4 per sq ft
80–120 days
Kale
Jan 1 – Aug 8
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Leek
Jan 1 – May 23
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Onion
Jan 1 – May 31
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Strawberry
Jan 1 – May 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Oregano
Jan 17 – May 16
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Sage
Jan 17 – Apr 30
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Lettuce
Jan 17 – Apr 23
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Spinach
Jan 17 – Apr 15
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Swiss Chard
Jan 17 – Aug 31
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Tomato
Feb 15 – Apr 30
1 per sq ft
65–80 days
Growing guide
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
Transplant 14
Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.
Chives
Feb 15 – Jul 16
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Mint
Feb 15 – Jul 16
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Parsley
Feb 15 – Sep 23
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Broccoli
Feb 15 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Brussels Sprouts
Feb 15 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
Cabbage
Feb 15 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
Feb 15 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Kale
Feb 15 – Sep 23
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Leek
Feb 15 – Aug 16
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Lettuce
Feb 15 – May 23
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Onion
Feb 15 – Aug 23
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Spinach
Feb 15 – May 16
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Strawberry
Feb 15 – Jul 16
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Swiss Chard
Feb 15 – Sep 30
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Direct Sow 7
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Garlic
Jan 1 – Sep 23
9 per sq ft
180–240 days
Cilantro
Feb 1 – May 23
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Beet
Feb 1 – Oct 8
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Peas
Feb 1 – Jun 15
8 per sq ft
55–70 days
Turnip
Feb 1 – Oct 23
9 per sq ft
30–60 days
Radish
Feb 8 – May 23
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Carrot
Feb 15 – Sep 8
16 per sq ft
70–80 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, 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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