What to Plant in February
USDA Zone 6b
Last frost: Apr 1 – Apr 15
Frost-free days: 170–190
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
Alyssum
Dahlias
Petunia
Parsley
Chives
Thyme
Oregano
Sage
Mint
Tomatoes
Peppers
Eggplant
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
Kale
Lettuce
Kohlrabi
Start Indoors 20
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Snapdragons
Feb 1–8
Petunia
Feb 1–8
Parsley
Feb 1–15
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Chives
Feb 1–8
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Thyme
Feb 1–8
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Oregano
Feb 1–8
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Sage
Feb 1–8
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Peppers
Feb 1–15
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Eggplant
Feb 1–15
1 per sq ft
70–90 days
Broccoli
Feb 1–15
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cauliflower
Feb 1–15
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Cabbage
Feb 1–15
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Brussels Sprouts
Feb 1–15
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
Alyssum
Feb 15–22
Dahlias
Feb 15–22
Mint
Feb 15–22
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Tomatoes
Feb 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
65–80 days
Kale
Feb 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Lettuce
Feb 15 – Mar 1
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Kohlrabi
Feb 15–22
February Gardening Tips
- Start Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage 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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