What to plant in February in zone 10
USDA zone 10 has winter lows of 30 to 40°F, a typical last spring frost around Jan 30 and first fall frost around Dec 15, roughly 330 frost-free days. February is the "main planting month" there.
69 crops have a sowing or planting window this month, including fennel (bulb), globe artichoke, lemon balm, mint, tarragon, parsnip - and 29 of those windows close during February.
Dates come from the typical frost dates of USDA zone 10 (last frost Jan 30, first frost Dec 15). A zone covers many climates, so for dates tuned to your town use the planting calendar, or pick your state below.
Zone 10: planting activity through the year
Last chance in February
Fennel (Bulb) (transplant outdoors, by Feb 2) · Globe Artichoke (plant crowns / divisions, by Feb 2) · Lemon Balm (transplant outdoors, by Feb 2) · Mint (transplant outdoors, by Feb 2) · Tarragon (transplant outdoors, by Feb 2) · Fennel (Bulb) (direct sow (spring), by Feb 6) · Lemon Balm (direct sow (spring), by Feb 6) · Parsnip (direct sow (spring), by Feb 6) · Swiss Chard (direct sow (spring), by Feb 6) · Celeriac (transplant outdoors, by Feb 9) · Celery (transplant outdoors, by Feb 9) · Oregano (transplant outdoors, by Feb 9) · Sage (transplant outdoors, by Feb 9) · Thyme (transplant outdoors, by Feb 9) · Dill (direct sow (spring), by Feb 13) · Sunflower (direct sow (spring), by Feb 13) · Ground Cherry (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · New Zealand Spinach (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Peanut (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Pumpkin (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Rosemary (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Shiso (Perilla) (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Summer Savory (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Sunflower (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Sweet Marjoram (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Tomatillo (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Tomato (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Winter Squash (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16) · Zucchini / Summer Squash (transplant outdoors, by Feb 16)
Sow or plant outdoors in February (69)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fennel (Bulb) | Transplant outdoors | Jan 16 – Feb 2 | Last chance - ends Feb 2 |
| Globe Artichoke | Plant crowns / divisions | Jan 16 – Feb 2 | Last chance - ends Feb 2 |
| Lemon Balm | Transplant outdoors | Jan 16 – Feb 2 | Last chance - ends Feb 2 |
| Mint | Transplant outdoors | Jan 16 – Feb 2 | Last chance - ends Feb 2 |
| Tarragon | Transplant outdoors | Jan 16 – Feb 2 | Last chance - ends Feb 2 |
| Fennel (Bulb) | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 6 | Last chance - ends Feb 6 |
| Lemon Balm | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 6 | Last chance - ends Feb 6 |
| Parsnip | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 6 | Last chance - ends Feb 6 |
| Swiss Chard | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 6 | Last chance - ends Feb 6 |
| Celeriac | Transplant outdoors | Jan 23 – Feb 9 | Last chance - ends Feb 9 |
| Celery | Transplant outdoors | Jan 23 – Feb 9 | Last chance - ends Feb 9 |
| Oregano | Transplant outdoors | Jan 23 – Feb 9 | Last chance - ends Feb 9 |
| Sage | Transplant outdoors | Jan 23 – Feb 9 | Last chance - ends Feb 9 |
| Thyme | Transplant outdoors | Jan 23 – Feb 9 | Last chance - ends Feb 9 |
| Dill | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 13 | Last chance - ends Feb 13 |
| Sunflower | Direct sow (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 13 | Last chance - ends Feb 13 |
| Ground Cherry | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Peanut | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Pumpkin | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Rosemary | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Shiso (Perilla) | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Summer Savory | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Sunflower | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Sweet Marjoram | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Tomatillo | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Tomato | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Winter Squash | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Zucchini / Summer Squash | Transplant outdoors | Jan 30 – Feb 16 | Last chance - ends Feb 16 |
| Amaranth (Leaf) | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Bush Bean | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Edamame (Soybean) | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Pole Bean | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Pumpkin | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Shiso (Perilla) | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Summer Savory | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Sweet Corn | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Sweet Marjoram | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Winter Squash | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Zucchini / Summer Squash | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 20 | Feb 1 – Feb 20 |
| Basil | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Bell Pepper | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Bitter Melon | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Cantaloupe / Muskmelon | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Chili Pepper | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Cucamelon | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Cucumber | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Luffa (Loofah Gourd) | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Malabar Spinach | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Okra | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Watermelon | Transplant outdoors | Feb 6 – Feb 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 23 |
| Basil | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Bitter Melon | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Cantaloupe / Muskmelon | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Chayote | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Cucamelon | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Cucumber | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Lima Bean | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Luffa (Loofah Gourd) | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Malabar Spinach | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Okra | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Peanut | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Southern Pea (Cowpea) | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Watermelon | Direct sow (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 27 | Feb 8 – Feb 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Feb 13 – Mar 2 | Opens Feb 13 |
| Ginger | Transplant outdoors | Feb 13 – Mar 2 | Opens Feb 13 |
| Sweet Potato | Transplant outdoors | Feb 13 – Mar 2 | Opens Feb 13 |
| Turmeric | Transplant outdoors | Feb 13 – Mar 2 | Opens Feb 13 |
Harvesting in February
First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.
Main planting month: February garden jobs in zone 10
- With the average last frost on January 30, 49 crops can go in outdoors this month, including fennel (bulb), globe artichoke, lemon balm, mint.
- 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).
Questions gardeners ask
What can I plant in zone 10 in February?
69 crops have a window in February: fennel (bulb), globe artichoke, lemon balm, mint, tarragon, parsnip, swiss chard, celeriac, celery, oregano and more. The tables above give the exact dates for each.
When are the last and first frost in zone 10?
The typical last spring frost is around Jan 30 and the first fall frost around Dec 15. These are broad zone averages, so your own town can be a week or two either side: look yours up by ZIP code in the planting calendar.
What can I harvest in zone 10 in February?
From plantings made on time: radish, spinach, arugula, tatsoi, mizuna, mustard greens, mache (corn salad), lettuce, turnip, rapini (broccoli raab).
February in states with land in zone 10
Zone 10 in other months
What to plant in February in other zones
Dates are computed from the zone’s typical frost dates and each crop’s timing in our crop database. Your garden may be a week or two either side.