What to Plant in February
USDA Zone 5b
Last frost: Apr 15 – May 1
Frost-free days: 150–170
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
Snapdragons
Parsley
Chives
Thyme
Oregano
Sage
Rosemary
Lavender
Peppers
Eggplant
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
Onions (seed)
Celery
Leeks
Start Indoors 17
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Onions (seed)
Jan 15 – Feb 1
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Celery
Jan 15 – Feb 1
4 per sq ft
80–120 days
Leeks
Jan 15 – Feb 1
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Rosemary
Feb 1–8
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Lavender
Feb 1–8
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
Snapdragons
Feb 15–22
Parsley
Feb 15 – Mar 1
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Chives
Feb 15–22
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Thyme
Feb 15–22
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Oregano
Feb 15–22
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Sage
Feb 15–22
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Peppers
Feb 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Eggplant
Feb 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
70–90 days
Broccoli
Feb 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cauliflower
Feb 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Cabbage
Feb 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Brussels Sprouts
Feb 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
February Gardening Tips
- Start Broccoli, Cabbage, Eggplant 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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