What to plant in February in Florida
In Florida (FL), the average last frost (February 12) falls in February itself. The state averages 301 frost-free days a year (last frost February 12, first frost December 10; USDA zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a).
89 crops have a sowing or planting window this month, including cabbage, collard greens, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, onion - and 52 of those windows close during February.
Dates here come from Florida frost dates (last frost Feb 12, first frost Dec 10). For one crop in detail, see when to plant cabbage, kale or onion in Florida.
Florida covers a very wide range of climates, so dates near you can be two weeks or more either side of these. Enter your ZIP code in the planting calendar for dates tuned to your town.
Florida: planting activity through the year
Last chance in February
Cabbage (transplant outdoors, by Feb 1) · Collard Greens (transplant outdoors, by Feb 1) · Horseradish (plant crowns / divisions, by Feb 1) · Kale (transplant outdoors, by Feb 1) · Kohlrabi (transplant outdoors, by Feb 1) · Onion (transplant outdoors, by Feb 1) · Rhubarb (plant crowns / divisions, by Feb 1) · Shallot (transplant outdoors, by Feb 1) · Carrot (direct sow (spring), by Feb 5) · Chervil (direct sow (spring), by Feb 5) · Endive & Escarole (direct sow (spring), by Feb 5) · Kohlrabi (direct sow (spring), by Feb 5) · Lettuce (direct sow (spring), by Feb 5) · Mustard Greens (direct sow (spring), by Feb 5) · Rapini (Broccoli Raab) (direct sow (spring), by Feb 5) · Turnip (direct sow (spring), by Feb 5) · Watercress (direct sow (spring), by Feb 5) · Asparagus (plant crowns / divisions, by Feb 8) · Bok Choy / Pak Choi (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Broccoli (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Brussels Sprouts (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Cauliflower (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Chives (plant crowns / divisions, by Feb 8) · Endive & Escarole (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Leek (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Lettuce (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Napa Cabbage (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Parsley (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Radicchio (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Sorrel (plant crowns / divisions, by Feb 8) · Swiss Chard (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Watercress (transplant outdoors, by Feb 8) · Bok Choy / Pak Choi (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Borage (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Cilantro / Coriander (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Collard Greens (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Kale (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Leek (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Napa Cabbage (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Parsley (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Potato (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Radicchio (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Salsify (direct sow (spring), by Feb 12) · Fennel (Bulb) (transplant outdoors, by Feb 15) · Globe Artichoke (plant crowns / divisions, by Feb 15) · Lemon Balm (transplant outdoors, by Feb 15) · Mint (transplant outdoors, by Feb 15) · Tarragon (transplant outdoors, by Feb 15) · Fennel (Bulb) (direct sow (spring), by Feb 19) · Lemon Balm (direct sow (spring), by Feb 19) · Parsnip (direct sow (spring), by Feb 19) · Swiss Chard (direct sow (spring), by Feb 19)
Sow or plant outdoors in February (112)
Direct sowing and transplanting windows that fall in February, most urgent first. Windows are one-to-two-week bands around the ideal date.
| Crop | What to do | Window | This month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors | Jan 15 – Feb 1 | Last chance - ends Feb 1 |
| Collard Greens | Transplant outdoors | Jan 15 – Feb 1 | Last chance - ends Feb 1 |
| Horseradish | Plant crowns / divisions | Jan 15 – Feb 1 | Last chance - ends Feb 1 |
| Kale | Transplant outdoors | Jan 15 – Feb 1 | Last chance - ends Feb 1 |
| Kohlrabi | Transplant outdoors | Jan 15 – Feb 1 | Last chance - ends Feb 1 |
| Onion | Transplant outdoors | Jan 15 – Feb 1 | Last chance - ends Feb 1 |
| Rhubarb | Plant crowns / divisions | Jan 15 – Feb 1 | Last chance - ends Feb 1 |
| Shallot | Transplant outdoors | Jan 15 – Feb 1 | Last chance - ends Feb 1 |
| Carrot | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 5 | Last chance - ends Feb 5 |
| Chervil | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 5 | Last chance - ends Feb 5 |
| Endive & Escarole | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 5 | Last chance - ends Feb 5 |
| Kohlrabi | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 5 | Last chance - ends Feb 5 |
| Lettuce | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 5 | Last chance - ends Feb 5 |
| Mustard Greens | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 5 | Last chance - ends Feb 5 |
| Rapini (Broccoli Raab) | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 5 | Last chance - ends Feb 5 |
| Turnip | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 5 | Last chance - ends Feb 5 |
| Watercress | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 5 | Last chance - ends Feb 5 |
| Asparagus | Plant crowns / divisions | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Bok Choy / Pak Choi | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Cauliflower | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Chives | Plant crowns / divisions | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Endive & Escarole | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Leek | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Lettuce | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Napa Cabbage | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Parsley | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Radicchio | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Sorrel | Plant crowns / divisions | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Swiss Chard | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Watercress | Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 8 | Last chance - ends Feb 8 |
| Bok Choy / Pak Choi | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Borage | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Cilantro / Coriander | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Collard Greens | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Kale | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Leek | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Napa Cabbage | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Parsley | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Potato | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Radicchio | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Salsify | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 12 | Last chance - ends Feb 12 |
| Fennel (Bulb) | Transplant outdoors | Jan 29 – Feb 15 | Last chance - ends Feb 15 |
| Globe Artichoke | Plant crowns / divisions | Jan 29 – Feb 15 | Last chance - ends Feb 15 |
| Lemon Balm | Transplant outdoors | Jan 29 – Feb 15 | Last chance - ends Feb 15 |
| Mint | Transplant outdoors | Jan 29 – Feb 15 | Last chance - ends Feb 15 |
| Tarragon | Transplant outdoors | Jan 29 – Feb 15 | Last chance - ends Feb 15 |
| Fennel (Bulb) | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 19 | Last chance - ends Feb 19 |
| Lemon Balm | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 19 | Last chance - ends Feb 19 |
| Parsnip | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 19 | Last chance - ends Feb 19 |
| Swiss Chard | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 19 | Last chance - ends Feb 19 |
| Celeriac | Transplant outdoors | Feb 5 – Feb 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 22 |
| Celery | Transplant outdoors | Feb 5 – Feb 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 22 |
| Oregano | Transplant outdoors | Feb 5 – Feb 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 22 |
| Sage | Transplant outdoors | Feb 5 – Feb 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 22 |
| Thyme | Transplant outdoors | Feb 5 – Feb 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 22 |
| Dill | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 7 – Feb 26 | Feb 7 – Feb 26 |
| Sunflower | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 7 – Feb 26 | Feb 7 – Feb 26 |
| Ground Cherry | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Peanut | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Pumpkin | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Rosemary | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Shiso (Perilla) | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Summer Savory | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Sunflower | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Sweet Marjoram | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Tomatillo | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Tomato | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Winter Squash | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Zucchini / Summer Squash | Transplant outdoors | Feb 12 – Mar 1 | Opens Feb 12 |
| Amaranth (Leaf) | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Bush Bean | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Edamame (Soybean) | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Pole Bean | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Pumpkin | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Shiso (Perilla) | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Summer Savory | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Sweet Corn | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Sweet Marjoram | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Winter Squash | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Zucchini / Summer Squash | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 5 | Opens Feb 14 |
| Basil | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Bell Pepper | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Bitter Melon | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Cantaloupe / Muskmelon | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Chili Pepper | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Cucamelon | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Cucumber | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Luffa (Loofah Gourd) | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Malabar Spinach | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Okra | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Watermelon | Transplant outdoors | Feb 19 – Mar 8 | Opens Feb 19 |
| Basil | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Bitter Melon | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Cantaloupe / Muskmelon | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Chayote | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Cucamelon | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Cucumber | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Lima Bean | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Luffa (Loofah Gourd) | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Malabar Spinach | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Okra | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Peanut | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Southern Pea (Cowpea) | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Watermelon | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 12 | Opens Feb 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Feb 26 – Mar 15 | Opens Feb 26 |
| Ginger | Transplant outdoors | Feb 26 – Mar 15 | Opens Feb 26 |
| Sweet Potato | Transplant outdoors | Feb 26 – Mar 15 | Opens Feb 26 |
| Turmeric | Transplant outdoors | Feb 26 – Mar 15 | Opens Feb 26 |
Keep sowing (succession)
Repeat sowings of crops already in the ground, for a steady harvest instead of a glut.
- Pea: sow again on Feb 1 and Feb 13 and Feb 25
- Spinach: sow again on Feb 1 and Feb 13 and Feb 25
- Beet: sow again on Feb 2 and Feb 20
- Radish: sow again on Feb 4 and Feb 14 and Feb 24
- Arugula: sow again on Feb 8 and Feb 20
- Green Onion / Scallion: sow again on Feb 5 and Feb 26
- Mache (Corn Salad): sow again on Feb 5 and Feb 19
- Tatsoi: sow again on Feb 8 and Feb 20
- Mizuna: sow again on Feb 8 and Feb 20
Harvesting in February
First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.
Planting dates for popular crops in Florida
Every crop has its own full-year dates for Florida: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.
Main planting month: February garden jobs in Florida
- With the average last frost on February 12, 80 crops can go in outdoors this month, including cabbage, collard greens, horseradish, kale.
- Transplant on a cloudy afternoon and water in well - see transplanting seedlings without shock.
- Once the soil has warmed, lay mulch around established plants to hold moisture and smother weeds.
- Sow quick crops little and often - lettuce, radish and beans every two to three weeks give a steady harvest instead of a glut (succession planting).
USDA zone chart for Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.
Questions gardeners ask
What vegetables can I plant in Florida in February?
89 crops have a window in February: cabbage, collard greens, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, onion, rhubarb, shallot, carrot, chervil and more. The tables above give the exact dates for each.
Is it too late to plant tomatoes in Florida in February?
No - transplant outdoors runs Feb 12 – Mar 1 in Florida.
Is it too late to plant lettuce in Florida in February?
No - direct sow (spring) runs Jan 17 – Feb 5 in Florida, so do it before February 5.
When is the first frost in Florida?
The statewide average first fall frost is around December 10 and the last spring frost around February 12. Florida covers a wide range of climates, so local dates can differ by two weeks or more - look yours up by ZIP code.
What can I harvest in Florida in February?
From plantings made on time: radish, spinach, arugula, tatsoi, mizuna, mustard greens, mache (corn salad), lettuce.
What to plant in February in other states
Dates are computed from Florida’s statewide average frost dates (from NOAA/NCEI climate normals) and each crop’s timing in our crop database. Your garden may be a week or two either side - for dates tuned to your ZIP code, use the planting calendar.