What to Plant in February
USDA Zone 4b
Last frost: May 1 – May 15
Frost-free days: 120–150
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
Rosemary
Lavender
Onions (seed)
Celery
Leeks
Start Indoors 5
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Onions (seed)
Feb 1–15
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Celery
Feb 1–15
4 per sq ft
80–120 days
Leeks
Feb 1–15
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Rosemary
Feb 15–22
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Lavender
Feb 15–22
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
February Gardening Tips
- Start Celery, Onions (seed), Leeks indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Check seed starting supplies — grow lights, heat mats, and fresh seed-starting mix. Order seeds early for the best selection.
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