What should I plant in February in zone 7a?

In February in zone 7a, you can plant Basil, Parsley, Mint, Tomatoes, Peppers, and more. Check indoor start, transplant, and direct sow dates for your specific zone.

When do I plant Basil in zone 7a?

In zone 7a, Basil: start seeds indoors Feb 15--Mar 1, transplant outdoors Apr 10--20.

When do I plant Parsley in zone 7a?

In zone 7a, Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 15--Feb 1, transplant outdoors Mar 15--Apr 1, direct sow Mar 15.

When do I plant Mint in zone 7a?

In zone 7a, Mint: start seeds indoors Feb 1, transplant outdoors Mar 15, direct sow Mar 15.

What to Plant in February

USDA Zone 7a

Last frost: Mar 15 – Apr 1 Frost-free days: 190–220

Zone:

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

Basil

Parsley

Mint

Tomatoes

Peppers

Eggplant

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Cabbage

Brussels Sprouts

Kale

Lettuce

Spinach

Peas

Carrots

Beets

Radishes

Turnips

Asparagus

Start Indoors 12

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Parsley

Jan 15 – Feb 1

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Peppers

Jan 15 – Feb 1

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Eggplant

Jan 15 – Feb 1

1 per sq ft 70–90 days

Broccoli

Jan 15 – Feb 1

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cauliflower

Jan 15 – Feb 1

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Cabbage

Jan 15 – Feb 1

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Jan 15 – Feb 1

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Mint

Feb 1–8

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Tomatoes

Feb 1–15

1 per sq ft 65–80 days

Kale

Feb 1–15

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Lettuce

Feb 1–15

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Basil

Feb 15 – Mar 1

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Transplant 1

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Asparagus

Feb 1–28

1 per sq ft 730–1095 days

Direct Sow 6

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Spinach

Feb 15 – Mar 15

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Peas

Feb 15 – Mar 15

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Carrots

Feb 15 – Aug 1

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Beets

Feb 15 – Aug 1

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Radishes

Feb 15 – Oct 1

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

Turnips

Feb 15 – Mar 15

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

February Gardening Tips

Start Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Asparagus can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Peas, Spinach, Carrots 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.

Related Guides

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Planting Calendar

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