Zone 5A — February
What to Plant in February in Zone 5A
February in Zone 5A:
7 crops to start indoors,
0 to plant or direct sow outside, and
0 entering harvest window.
Last frost averages May 7. Reference city: Minneapolis, MN.
7 Start Indoors
0 Plant Outside
0 Harvest
Start Indoors in February
| Plant | Type | Start Indoors | Transplant Outside | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Richard Leek | allium | Feb 5 | Apr 9 | Jun 23 |
| Leek | allium | Feb 5 | Apr 9 | Jul 18 – Aug 17 |
| Viola and pansy edible flowers | flower | Feb 12 | Apr 23 | Jun 22 – Jul 2 |
| Alexandria Alpine Strawberry | berry | Feb 26 | May 14 | Perennial — see plant page |
| Brilliant Celeriac | root vegetable | Feb 19 | May 7 | Aug 25 – Sep 4 |
| Golden Celery | vegetable | Feb 26 | May 14 | Aug 7 – Aug 17 |
| Tendercrisp Celery | vegetable | Feb 26 | May 14 | Aug 12 – Aug 27 |
Plant Outside in February
Nothing to plant or sow outside in February for Zone 5A.
Next window: April — 190 varieties, including AC Wendy Strawberry, Albion Strawberry, Alfalfa Cover Crop.
Harvest in February
Nothing to harvest in February for Zone 5A.
Next window: April — 2 varieties, including Astro Arugula, Mesclun Mix.
Key Tasks for February in Zone 5A
- 1 Start 7 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 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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