What to plant in February in Oklahoma

Last chance in February

Eggplant (start seeds indoors, by Feb 4) · Parsley (start seeds indoors, by Feb 4) · Shallot (start seeds indoors, by Feb 4) · Bell Pepper (start seeds indoors, by Feb 11) · Chili Pepper (start seeds indoors, by Feb 11) · Ginger (start seeds indoors, by Feb 11) · Green Onion / Scallion (start seeds indoors, by Feb 11) · Mint (start seeds indoors, by Feb 11) · Oregano (start seeds indoors, by Feb 11) · Sage (start seeds indoors, by Feb 11) · Tarragon (start seeds indoors, by Feb 11) · Thyme (start seeds indoors, by Feb 11) · Turmeric (start seeds indoors, by Feb 11)

Sow or plant outdoors in February (13)

Direct sowing and transplanting windows that fall in February, most urgent first. Windows are one-to-two-week bands around the ideal date.

Start seeds indoors in February (43)

Indoor sowings for transplants later. Six to eight weeks under lights is typical for tomatoes and peppers; onions and leeks need longer.

Planting dates for popular crops in Oklahoma

Every crop has its own full-year dates for Oklahoma: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.

Seed-starting season: February garden jobs in Oklahoma

1. Start 43 crops indoors this month, including eggplant, parsley, shallot, bell pepper. Use a sterile mix and good light - see starting seeds indoors.
2. 6 weeks until the average last frost (April 1). The seed-starting calculator works out each crop's exact sowing date from it.
3. Keep seedlings from stretching: lights 2-3 inches above the leaves for 14-16 hours a day, and a fan or a daily brush of the hand across the tops.
4. Prepare beds as soon as the soil crumbles instead of smearing when squeezed - working wet soil ruins its structure for the season.

USDA zone chart for Oklahoma

Oklahoma spans USDA zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.

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