Zone 10A — February
What to Plant in February in Zone 10A
February in Zone 10A:
154 crops to start indoors,
19 to plant or direct sow outside, and
25 entering harvest window.
About 1 winter in 2 freezes; in those winters the last frost averages January 18. Reference city: Burbank, CA.
154 Start Indoors
19 Plant Outside
25 Harvest
Start Indoors in February
| Plant | Type | Start Indoors | Transplant Outside | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Lincoln Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 – Jun 30 |
| Ace 55 Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 – Jun 25 |
| Amish Paste Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 14 – Jun 25 |
| Anna Russian Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 |
| Atkinson Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry | vegetable | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 30 |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 |
| Basil Herb Mix | herb | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 20 |
| Better Boy Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 15 |
| Big Beef Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 |
| Big Boy Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 18 |
| Big Rainbow Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Black Cherry Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 4 – Jun 15 |
| Black From Tula Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 25 |
| Black Krim Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Black Pearl Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 |
| Blondkopfchen Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Bonny Best Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Bradley Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Calendula | flower | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 21 – May 31 |
| Calypso Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Carentan Leeks | allium | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 20 |
| Caribe Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Carmello Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 15 |
| Catmint | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Celebrity Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 12 |
| Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 30 |
| Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 15 |
| Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 |
| Cinnamon Basil | herb | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 20 |
| Classic Tomatillos | vegetable | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 – Jun 25 |
| Clemson Spineless Okra | vegetable | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | May 26 – Jun 4 |
| Common Sage | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Cosmos | flower | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 30 |
| Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Crackerjack Mix Marigolds | flower | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 15 |
| Crego Mix Aster Flowers | flower | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 – Jun 30 |
| Creole Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 18 |
| Crimson Forest Bunching Onions | allium | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 |
| Culinary Turmeric | root vegetable | Feb 4 | Apr 1 | Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 26, 2027 |
| Cupid Grape Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 10 |
| Dark Opal Basil | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 15 |
| Delicious Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Dolce Fresca Basil | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 10 |
| Early Girl Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 23 – Jun 2 |
| Egg Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Evergreen Bunching Onions | allium | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 5 |
| Five Star Grape Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 2 |
| Floradade Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 15 |
| French Marigold | flower | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | May 21 – May 31 |
| Gardener's Delight Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 15 |
| Genovese Basil | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 10 |
| German Chamomile | herb | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 5 |
| German Johnson Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 25 |
| Giant Musselburgh Leeks | allium | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jul 15 |
| Ginger | root vegetable | Feb 4 | Apr 1 | Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 26, 2027 |
| Glacier Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 26 – May 29 |
| Golden Sunray Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Greek Basil | herb | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 15 |
| Green Envy Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 10 |
| Green Grape Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 18 |
| Green shiso leaves | herb | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 10 |
| Green Zebra Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 18 |
| Hillbilly Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 25 |
| Homestead Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 – Jun 25 |
| Honey Bee Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 |
| Indigo Rose Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 30 |
| Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Italian Large Leaf Basil | herb | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 15 |
| Italian Oregano | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Japanese Eggplant | vegetable | Feb 4 | Apr 1 | May 21 – Jun 5 |
| Jaune Flamme Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 |
| Jet Star Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 12 |
| Jubilee Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Juliet Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 30 – Jun 1 |
| Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 |
| Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Large Red Cherry Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Lettuce Leaf Basil | herb | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 20 |
| Licorice Basil | herb | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 20 |
| Lime Basil | herb | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 15 |
| Luffa gourds | vegetable | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jul 10 – Jul 30 |
| Manitoba Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 6 |
| Marglobe Improved Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 12 |
| Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Marion Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 26 – Jun 5 |
| Midnight Snack Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 10 |
| Money Maker Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Mountain Magic Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 12 – Jun 15 |
| Mr. Stripey Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 |
| Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 10 |
| Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers | pepper | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 8 – Jun 10 |
| Napoletano Basil | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 |
| OG American Flag Leeks | allium | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 10 |
| Orange Oxheart Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Oregon Spring Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 29 – Jun 10 |
| Orion Florence Fennel | vegetable | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 |
| Patio Princess Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 10 |
| Paul Robeson tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 25 |
| Pineapple Tomatillos | vegetable | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Pineapple Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Pink Delicious Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 – Jun 24 |
| Pink Oxheart Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 – Jun 30 |
| Pistou Basil | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 |
| Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 – Jun 30 |
| Powderpuff Aster Flowers | flower | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Purple Basil | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 25 |
| Purple Tomatillos | vegetable | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Red Pear Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 15 |
| Red Robin Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 26 |
| Red Rubin Basil | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 12 |
| Red Velvet Leaf Basil | herb | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 20 |
| Rio Grande Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Roma VF Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Roman Chamomile | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Roselle calyces and leaves | vegetable | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 29 – Sep 28 |
| Rue | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Rutgers Tomato | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Sakura Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 26 – May 31 |
| Scarlet Sage Flowers | flower | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Single Mix China Aster Flowers | flower | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Soapwort | flower | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Sparky Mix Marigolds | flower | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | May 26 – Jun 10 |
| Spicy Globe Basil | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 |
| Stevia | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Stupice Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 26 – Jun 10 |
| Sun Gold Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 28 – Jun 5 |
| SunChocola Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 10 |
| Sungella Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 10 |
| Sunray Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 20 |
| Sweet 100 Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 5 |
| Sweet Alyssum | flower | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 11 – May 26 |
| Sweet Marjoram | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 – Jul 5 |
| Sweet Million Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 5 |
| Sweet Treats Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 15 |
| Tansy | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Thai Basil | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 5 |
| Thessaloniki Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 1 – Jun 12 |
| Tigerella Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 26 – Jun 10 |
| Tiny Tim Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 16 – May 26 |
| Tomatillo | vegetable | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 25 |
| Tri-X 313 Seedless Watermelon | melon | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 15 |
| Tropical Milkweed Flowers | flower | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 10 |
| Verde Tomatillos | vegetable | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| VR Moscow Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 20 – Jun 30 |
| White Cherry Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 30 – Jun 10 |
| White Lisbon Bunching Onions | allium | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | May 31 |
| Wormwood | herb | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 19 |
| Yellow Pear Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 11 | Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 20 |
| Zinnia | flower | Feb 25 | Apr 1 | May 31 – Jun 30 |
Plant Outside in February
| Plant | Type | Action | Target Date | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloody Butcher Corn | vegetable | Direct Sow | Feb 1 | May 12 – May 22 |
| Broccolini | brassica | Transplant | Feb 1 | Mar 23 – Apr 2 |
| Brussels Sprouts | brassica | Transplant | Feb 1 | Apr 27 – May 22 |
| Chayote squash | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 1 | Jun 1 – Jul 1 |
| Dwarf Long Pod Okra | vegetable | Direct Sow | Feb 8 | Apr 4 – Apr 9 |
| Emerald Green Velvet Okra | vegetable | Direct Sow | Feb 1 | Mar 28 – Mar 31 |
| Golden Bantam Sweet Corn | vegetable | Direct Sow | Feb 1 | Apr 22 – Apr 27 |
| Green Cabbage | brassica | Transplant | Feb 1 | Apr 2 – May 12 |
| Improved Meyer Lemon | berry | Plant Out | Feb 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Nagami Kumquat | berry | Plant Out | Feb 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| New Sunn Hemp Cover Crop | cover crop | Direct Sow | Feb 1 | Apr 2 – May 2 |
| Nopales pads | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 1 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Pesto Perpetuo Basil | herb | Plant Out | Feb 1 | Apr 2 – May 2 |
| Red Burgundy Okra | vegetable | Direct Sow | Feb 1 | Mar 28 – Apr 2 |
| Red Cabbage | brassica | Transplant | Feb 1 | Apr 2 – May 12 |
| Romanesco | brassica | Transplant | Feb 1 | Apr 17 – May 12 |
| Snow Crown Cauliflower | brassica | Transplant | Feb 1 | Mar 23 – Apr 2 |
| Summer Max Mix Cover Crop | cover crop | Direct Sow | Feb 1 | Mar 18 – Apr 2 |
| Waltham 29 Broccoli | brassica | Transplant | Feb 1 | Apr 17 – May 2 |
Harvest in February
| Plant | Type | Planted / Sown | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty Pink Radishes | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 20 |
| Beauty Purple Radishes | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 19 – Feb 24 |
| Beauty White Radishes | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 24 – Mar 6 |
| Bouquet Dill | herb | Jan 4 | Feb 23 – Mar 10 |
| Buckwheat | cover crop | Jan 18 | Feb 17 – Mar 4 |
| Champion Radishes | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 19 – Feb 24 |
| Cherry Belle Radish | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 19 |
| Di Cicco Broccoli | brassica | Jan 4 | Feb 18 – Feb 21 |
| Dill | herb | Jan 18 | Feb 27 – Mar 14 |
| Dukat Dill | herb | Jan 4 | Feb 13 – Feb 23 |
| Easter Egg Radishes | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Feb 26 |
| Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers | flower | Jan 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 7 |
| Fenugreek | herb | Jan 4 | Feb 8 – Feb 23 |
| French Breakfast Radish | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 15 |
| Hailstone Radishes | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 24 |
| Mammoth Dill | herb | Jan 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 10 |
| Purple Plum Radishes | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Feb 24 |
| Rapeseed Cover Crop | cover crop | Jan 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 15 |
| Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers | flower | Jan 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 12 |
| Scarlet Flax Flowers | flower | Jan 4 | Feb 28 – Mar 15 |
| Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander | herb | Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Feb 27 |
| Sparkler Radishes | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 19 – Feb 24 |
| Tri Color Amaranth (Joseph's Coat) | vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 24 – Mar 11 |
| White Icicle Radishes | root vegetable | Jan 25 | Feb 24 |
| Chervil | herb | Dec 28 | Feb 1 – Feb 11 |
Key Tasks for February in Zone 10A
- 1 Start 154 varieties indoors this month under grow lights or in a sunny south-facing window. Use a seed-starting mix and bottom heat (70–75°F) for best germination rates.
- 2 Harden off transplants before moving outdoors — set them outside in a sheltered spot for increasing hours over 7–10 days before planting in the ground.
- 3 Direct sow seeds at the recommended depth and spacing. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination is complete.
- 4 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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