Here's what to plant in February!
Some notes from the The Central Texas Community Garden Manual.
"The earlier you plant in February, the less insect and disease problems you’re likely to have. "
But, since our last frost date isn't until March, there's some risk to it too. Definitely wait to plant until temps rise above freezing (except for indoor planting).
Direct Seed/Use Sets:
(Bolded means last month to plant these this season.)
Asparagus
Arugula
Collards
Corn (After Feb 25)
Dill
Kohlrabi
Lettuce, leaf
Corn (After Feb 25)
Dill
Kohlrabi
Lettuce, leaf
Mustard
Onion (sets)
Onion (sets)
Parsley* (Aggie Guide says plant til March 1, Central Texas Manual says by March 31)
Peas, English
Potato (starting Feb 15)
Peas, English
Potato (starting Feb 15)
Potato, Andean
Radish
Spinach (Aggie guide says by Feb 15, Central Texas Manual says by March 31)
Swiss Chard*
Turnip
Plant Inside To Transplant Later:
(I only bold things here that can't be planted directly, and this is the last month to start indoors)
Basil
Spinach (Aggie guide says by Feb 15, Central Texas Manual says by March 31)
Swiss Chard*
Turnip
Plant Inside To Transplant Later:
(I only bold things here that can't be planted directly, and this is the last month to start indoors)
Basil
Cucumber
Cantaloupe (after Feb 15)
Cauliflower (Aggie Guide says before March 1, Central Texas Manual says by February 1)
Eggplant
Melon (See Cantaloupe and Watermelon)
Melon, Spanish (After February 15)
Pepper, Hot or Sweet (by Feb 15)
Squash (after Jan 16)
Sweet Potato (Feb 22 - Mar 1)
Swiss Chard (after Feb 16)
Tomatoes
Watermelons (Feb 22 - Mar 1)
Zucchini (after Feb 16)
Plant Seedlings or Transplants:
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Squash (after Jan 16)
Sweet Potato (Feb 22 - Mar 1)
Swiss Chard (after Feb 16)
Tomatoes
Watermelons (Feb 22 - Mar 1)
Zucchini (after Feb 16)
Plant Seedlings or Transplants:
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Lettuce, head
Kale
Kale
Leeks
Onion, bunching (after Feb 16)
Pak Choi
Swiss Chard (after Feb 16)
*The Central Texas Community Garden Manual says to transplant, The Aggie Spring Planting Guide says you can plant from seed this month.
**Some differences between sources on exact dates when to plant, but they all said you can plant sometime this month.
*The Central Texas Community Garden Manual says to transplant, The Aggie Spring Planting Guide says you can plant from seed this month.
**Some differences between sources on exact dates when to plant, but they all said you can plant sometime this month.
****The Central Texas Community Garden manual says early February is a great time to plant corn, and to make sure to apply fertilizers high in nitrogen to encourage growth.
SOURCES:
The Central Texas Community Garden Manual
SOURCES:
The Central Texas Community Garden Manual
The Aggie Spring Planting Guide (Used this from WayBack Machine since that page is down)
Edited Jan 29, 2025 - Used Way Back Machine version of Aggie Guide from Dec 2022
