What to Plant in February
Your complete 2026 planting guide
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🌱 Start Seeds Indoors
27 plants
Broccoli
Around February 18
Cauliflower
Around February 18
Spinach
Around February 18
Parsley
Around February 4
Oregano
Around February 18
Habanero Peppers
Around February 25
Chives
Around February 4
Lavender
Around February 18
Mint
Around February 18
Rosemary
Around February 4
Thyme
Around February 18
Calendula
Around February 18
Sweet Alyssum
Around February 18
Petunia
Around February 18
Yarrow
Around February 4
Chrysanthemum
Around February 18
Geranium
Around February 4
Echinacea
Around February 18
Black-Eyed Susan
Around February 11
Chamomile
Around February 18
Tansy
Around February 18
Feverfew
Around February 11
Lobelia
Around February 18
Ghost Pepper
Around February 11
Bay Laurel
Around February 4
Cabbage
Around February 18
Celery
Around February 4
🪴 Transplant Outdoors
No transplanting in February — seedlings are still growing!
🌾 Direct Sow
Too early for direct sowing in February — the soil needs to warm up!
📦 Harvest Time
Nothing ready to harvest in February — but your bounty is coming!
📋 February Garden Tasks
General Tasks
- ✓ Set up seed-starting station indoors
- ✓ Check seed viability with germination test
- ✓ Turn compost pile
- ✓ Order seed potatoes
- ✓ Prune dormant trees and shrubs
Zone 6B Tasks
- ✓ Start peppers and eggplant indoors