What to Plant in February
USDA Zone 8b
Last frost: Mar 1 – Mar 15
Frost-free days: 220–250
Spring is arriving early — direct sow cool-season greens and start warm-season transplants indoors. Keep an eye on your last frost date for transplanting timing.
February at a Glance
Indoor
Transplant
Direct Sow
1
5
10
15
20
25
Basil
Cilantro
Parsley
Rosemary
Thyme
Oregano
Sage
Tomatoes
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
Kale
Lettuce
Spinach
Peas
Cucumbers
Summer Squash
Winter Squash
Carrots
Beets
Radishes
Onions (sets)
Potatoes
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Okra
Collards
Start Indoors 8
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Tomatoes
Jan 15 – Feb 1
1 per sq ft
65–80 days
Basil
Feb 1–15
4 per sq ft
25–35 days
Cucumbers
Feb 15 – Mar 1
2 per sq ft
50–70 days
Summer Squash
Feb 15 – Mar 1
Winter Squash
Feb 15 – Mar 1
Watermelon
Feb 15–22
¼ per sq ft
70–90 days
Cantaloupe
Feb 15–22
Okra
Feb 15–22
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Transplant 12
Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.
Rosemary
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Thyme
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Oregano
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Sage
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Parsley
Feb 15 – Mar 1
4 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 15
1 per sq ft
80–110 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
Collards
Feb 15 – Mar 1
Direct Sow 12
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Peas
Jan 15 – Feb 15
8 per sq ft
55–70 days
Cilantro
Feb 1 – Mar 1
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Lettuce
Feb 1 – Mar 15
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Spinach
Feb 1 – Mar 1
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Carrots
Feb 1 – Sep 1
16 per sq ft
70–80 days
Beets
Feb 1 – Apr 1
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Radishes
Feb 1 – Nov 1
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Onions (sets)
Feb 1 – Mar 1
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Parsley
Feb 15–22
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Kale
Feb 15 – Mar 1
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Potatoes
Feb 15 – Mar 15
1 per sq ft
70–150 days
Collards
Feb 15–22
February Gardening Tips
- Start Watermelon, Tomatoes, Basil indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
- Direct sow Lettuce, Peas, Kale 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.
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