As winter fades and spring nears, February excites gardeners. The month brings a time to plan and sow seeds. Small groups of words join close to form ideas. The result is easy reading.
Here are ten plants to sow this month. They will fill your garden with life and freshness by summer.
1. Peppers
Peppers bring a sweet crunch to meals. They need warm soil to sprout. Keep the soil near 85°F. A heating pad helps grow young plants. Starting seeds now gives you an early start. Containers make moving plants easy.
2. Asparagus
Asparagus signals winter’s end and the start of harvest. Many grow from roots. Seeds may create more strong male plants. They sprout in 14 to 21 days. The soil must warm to 70°F. Watch for plants that slow yield and remove them.
3. Eggplants
Eggplants start in February. They need warm soil, between 75°F and 85°F, to grow well. Pots work well for eggplants. This lets you move them when needed. They bring a good yield in late summer.
4. Celery
Celery is simple when the soil is rich and moist. Its tiny seeds must stay on the surface. Planting lightly helps seed light uptake. A soil temperature near 70°F helps them sprout in 10 to 14 days. A cover helps keep the air moist.
5. Ground Cherries
Ground cherries bring a sweet taste to the garden. Their small seeds must not hide too deep. The seeds sprout best in 70°F to 75°F soil. They do not need light until they sprout. They add fun and flavor to your patch.
6. Lettuce
Lettuce loves the chill of early spring. It can take small frosts well. Place seeds on the surface and cover them lightly. Sow seeds every two weeks for new growth. A soil at 60°F helps seeds sprout fast.
7. Onions and Chives
Onions grow well from seed. The seed is spread on the soil and pressed down softly. They take around five months to grow. A cover helps seeds sprout in 7 to 21 days. Chives sprout fast and grow well with onions.
8. Strawberries
Strawberries bring a burst of taste to your garden. They grow from seed. Spread seeds on the surface and keep them between 60°F and 75°F. They sprout in 2 to 4 weeks. With care, they need little fuss and yield many fruits.
9. Parsley
Parsley is a strong herb to start in February. Soak its seeds for 24 hours before planting. Plant them in soil between 50°F and 70°F. They sprout in 2 to 6 weeks and do not need light at first. Use them indoors until the sun shines strongly.
10. Kale
Kale copes with cold well. It grows for its leaves. Cover the seeds about 1/4 inch deep. They sprout in about 5 days when the weather is right. When the sprouts appear, give them good light and cool air so they do not stretch.
Conclusion
February gives many days to grow a lively garden. From crisp peppers to cool kale, each plant gets its share of close words. Your garden grows with care and attention. Happy gardening!
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