What to plant in February, zone 5b
In zone 5b, the typical last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost is October 10. Here is your February checklist.
Start indoors
Start these indoors this month:
- BroccoliFebruary 20 to March 6
- CabbageFebruary 20 to March 6
- CauliflowerFebruary 27 to March 13
- KaleFebruary 13 to February 27
- PetuniaFebruary 20 to March 6
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 5b averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.
Open the planting calendarUSDA 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.