What to Plant in February
USDA Zone 10a
Last frost: Jan 15 – Feb 1
Frost-free days: 300–365
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
1
5
10
15
20
25
Basil
Rosemary
Thyme
Oregano
Mint
Lemongrass
Ginger
Tomatoes
Peppers
Eggplant
Lettuce
Beans (bush)
Beans (pole)
Cucumbers
Summer Squash
Winter Squash
Corn
Carrots
Beets
Radishes
Potatoes
Watermelon
Okra
Tropical Crops
Transplant 17
Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.
Plant now
Basil
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
25–35 days
Rosemary
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Thyme
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Oregano
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Lemongrass
Jan 1 – Dec 31
Tropical Crops
Jan 1 – Dec 31
Tomatoes
Jan 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
65–80 days
Peppers
Jan 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Eggplant
Jan 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
70–90 days
Ginger
Feb 1–28
Cucumbers
Feb 1 – Mar 15
2 per sq ft
50–70 days
Summer Squash
Feb 1 – Mar 15
Winter Squash
Feb 1 – Mar 1
Watermelon
Feb 15 – Mar 15
¼ per sq ft
70–90 days
Okra
Feb 15 – Mar 15
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Later this month
Lettuce
Oct 1 – Feb 1
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Direct Sow 14
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Plant now
Basil
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
25–35 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Potatoes
Jan 1 – Feb 15
1 per sq ft
70–150 days
Tropical Crops
Jan 1 – Dec 31
Beans (bush)
Feb 1 – Apr 1
9 per sq ft
50–60 days
Beans (pole)
Feb 1 – Mar 15
Corn
Feb 1 – Apr 1
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cucumbers
Feb 15 – Apr 1
2 per sq ft
50–70 days
Summer Squash
Feb 15 – Apr 1
Winter Squash
Feb 15 – Mar 15
Later this month
Carrots
Sep 15 – Mar 1
16 per sq ft
70–80 days
Lettuce
Oct 1 – Feb 1
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Beets
Oct 1 – Feb 1
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Radishes
Oct 1 – Mar 1
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
February Gardening Tips
- Lettuce, Watermelon, Eggplant can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
- Direct sow Corn, Lettuce, Basil 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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