Start Your Cool-Season Veggies Indoors
February is the perfect time to give your spring garden a strong head start. While the air may still carry a winter chill, this is an ideal month to begin starting seeds indoors. By planting now in cell trays or small containers, you’ll have sturdy, healthy seedlings ready to transplant when the weather warms.
Starting seeds yourself is not only rewarding, it’s also a wonderful way to save money at the nursery and enjoy a wider selection of varieties. With just a bit of light, warmth, and consistent watering, those tiny seeds will quickly become strong young plants ready for the garden.
Seeds to Start Indoors This Month
Onions
Leeks
Kale
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Tomatoes
Peppers
Perennial herbs
Be sure to use a quality seed-starting mix, provide plenty of light, and keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. A sunny window or grow light can make all the difference in producing compact, healthy seedlings.
Other Plants to Start in February
February is also a wonderful time to add color and personality to your garden beds.
Snapdragons – Early bursts of cheerful color
Marigolds – Natural pest-fighters with vibrant blooms
Dianthus (Pinks, Carnations, Sweet William) – Fragrant and colorful
Zinnias – Easy to grow and loved by butterflies
A little preparation now leads to a thriving garden later. February is the perfect month to get your hands in the soil and your garden growing strong.
