What to plant in February, zone 6a
In zone 6a, the typical last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost is October 16. Here is your February checklist.
Start indoors
Start these indoors this month:
- BroccoliFebruary 18 to March 4
- CabbageFebruary 18 to March 4
- CauliflowerFebruary 25 to March 11
- KaleFebruary 11 to February 25
- PetuniaFebruary 18 to March 4
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 6a 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.