What to plant in February in zone 7

Last chance in February

Celery (start seeds indoors, by Feb 1) · Leek (start seeds indoors, by Feb 1) · Onion (start seeds indoors, by Feb 1) · Rosemary (start seeds indoors, by Feb 1) · Eggplant (start seeds indoors, by Feb 8) · Parsley (start seeds indoors, by Feb 8) · Shallot (start seeds indoors, by Feb 8)

Sow or plant outdoors in February (3)

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 (36)

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

Seed-starting season: February garden jobs in zone 7

1. Start 36 crops indoors this month, including celery, leek, onion, rosemary. Use a sterile mix and good light - see starting seeds indoors.
2. 7 weeks until the average last frost (April 5). 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.

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