What to plant in February, zone 7a

In zone 7a, the typical last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost is October 25. Here is your February checklist.

Start indoors

Start these indoors this month:

BasilFebruary 19 to March 5
BroccoliFebruary 5 to February 19
CabbageFebruary 5 to February 19
CauliflowerFebruary 12 to February 26
CollardsFebruary 19
EggplantFebruary 19
KaleJanuary 29 to February 12
ParsleyFebruary 19 to March 5
PepperFebruary 19
PetuniaFebruary 5 to February 19

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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.