What to Plant in February
Salt Lake City, UT · Zone 6b
Last frost: Apr 15
Frost-free days: 183
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
Garlic
Kale
Leek
Onion
Strawberry
Start Indoors 14
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Brussels Sprouts
Jan 1 – Feb 21
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
Leek
Jan 9 – Mar 23
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Onion
Jan 9 – Mar 31
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Chives
Jan 24 – Apr 15
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Parsley
Jan 24 – Apr 30
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Mint
Feb 1 – Apr 23
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Celery
Feb 1 – Apr 8
4 per sq ft
80–120 days
Broccoli
Feb 8 – May 8
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cabbage
Feb 8 – May 8
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
Feb 8 – May 8
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Thyme
Feb 15 – Mar 31
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Artichoke
Feb 15 – Apr 23
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Kale
Feb 15 – May 23
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Strawberry
Feb 15 – May 8
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Direct Sow 1
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Garlic
Jan 1 – Jun 30
9 per sq ft
180–240 days
February Gardening Tips
- Start Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Direct sow 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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