What to Plant in February
USDA Zone 7b
Last frost: Mar 15 – Apr 1
Frost-free days: 190–220
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.
Ready to plan your garden?
Add these crops to your garden plan and get personalized planting reminders for Zone 7b.
Start Planning Free