What to plant in February, zone 5a

In zone 5a, the typical last spring frost is May 3 and the first fall frost is October 5. Here is your February checklist.

Start indoors

Start these indoors this month:

BroccoliFebruary 22 to March 8
CabbageFebruary 22 to March 8
KaleFebruary 15 to March 1
PetuniaFebruary 22 to March 8

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These are zone 5a averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.