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Planting calendar guide

February

Main tasks: Start cool-season seeds indoors; prune some dormant shrubs/trees where appropriate.

Main tasks: Start cool-season seeds indoors; prune some dormant shrubs/trees where appropriate.Good candidates: Onions, leeks, celery, parsley, early brassicas.Timing note: Timing depends heavily on last frost date.

Quick facts

Main tasks: Start cool-season seeds indoors; prune some dormant shrubs/trees where appropriate.

Good candidates: Onions, leeks, celery, parsley, early brassicas.

Timing note: Timing depends heavily on last frost date.

What to do next

  • Find your local first and last frost dates.
  • Sort crops into cool-season and warm-season groups.
  • Start slow with a few reliable crops or herbs.
  • Use containers or row cover to extend the season.
  • Write down what worked so next year is easier.

Watch-outs

A month-by-month calendar is general. Your exact dates depend on ZIP code, frost, heat, rainfall, and microclimate.

FAQ

How do I use this planting calendar guide?

Start with the light, soil, water, symptom, or purpose notes on this page, then make one careful change at a time.

What is the biggest mistake with February?

A month-by-month calendar is general. Your exact dates depend on ZIP code, frost, heat, rainfall, and microclimate.

When should I get more help?

Get local help if the plant is valuable, symptoms are spreading quickly, or outdoor disease and pest problems may affect nearby plants.