As Marc Parent, a French-Canadian philanthropist, said, “January is for dreamers; February is for doers.” This couldn’t be more true. But if you are confused about what to plant in February, our green thumbs are here to help!
Image credit: cottonbro studio February is a period of transition, the last breath of winter before the spring. You may be amazed at what you can sow during this modestly quiet month. From early flowers to herbs and vegetables, we gathered plenty of options, so your burning question, “What can I plant in February?” is answered. You can pick one or multiple and give a refreshingly green twist to the shortest month of the year
What Can You Plant in February?
Image credit: cottonbro studio If you stay in the northern hemisphere, February is too early to start sowing seeds directly in your garden. However, you can begin sowing herbs or flowering plants indoors using a heated propagator or in a greenhouse. If you wait till the end of February, you should be able to do the same on a sunny windowsill. In many southern regions, you can start frost-hardy annuals directly in the garden. For other plants, if you think it’s safer to start indoors, you can do so and transplant them once the soil warms up.
Vegetables to Plant in February
Wondering what seeds to start in February that you can use for your culinary experiments? Here are a few early vegetables to pick from.
Flowers to Plant in February
If you are more into aesthetics rather than edible plants and still aren’t sure what to plant in February, here are a few spring flowers you can start growing now. Now that you’re not wondering what to plant in February let’s answer a few common questions so you can start sowing before the month ends.
Is February Too Late for Winter Sowing?
Whether February is too late for winter sowing depends upon your hardiness zone. But, as you can see from the plants we have listed, sowing their seeds indoors in February is, in fact, ideal. Once the seeds germinate, it’s easy to transplant them outdoors as soon as spring arrives.
What Seeds Can Be Started Indoors in Zone 6 in February?
In zone 6, you can start seeds indoors at the end of January or early February. Cool-weather plants like leeks can be sown eight to twelve weeks before the last frost, while warm-weather loving plants like pepper three to four weeks before.
What Fruits Can You Plant in February?
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, pears, cherries, grapes, and kiwi are some fruits you can plant in February. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
