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Zone 8A — February

What to Plant in February in Zone 8A

February in Zone 8A: 230 crops to start indoors, 90 to plant or direct sow outside, and 0 entering harvest window. Last frost averages March 30. Reference city: Dallas, TX.
Updated May 13, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
230 Start Indoors
90 Plant Outside
0 Harvest
Frost risk: High

Frost risk is still high in Zone 8A. The last spring frost typically lands on March 30, with the earliest plausible clearance around March 11. Hold tender crops indoors a while longer.

See full Zone 8A frost outlook

Start Indoors in February

Plant Type Start Indoors Transplant Outside Harvest Window
All Season Cabbage brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 May 25 – Jun 4
All Year Round Cauliflower brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 May 20
Brunswick Cabbage brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 Jun 14
Calabrese Broccoli brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 May 20
Catmint herb Feb 9 Mar 30 Perennial — see plant page
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage brassica Feb 2 Mar 9 May 18
Copenhagen Cabbage brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 May 20
Crackerjack Mix Marigolds flower Feb 23 Mar 30 May 29 – Jun 13
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions allium Feb 9 Mar 30 May 29
Danish Ballhead Cabbage brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 Jun 24 – Jul 4
Di Cicco Broccoli brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 Apr 30 – May 3
Drumhead Cabbage brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 Jun 14 – Jun 24
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage brassica Feb 2 Mar 9 May 13 – May 23
Early Purple Broccoli brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 May 20
Evergreen Bunching Onions allium Feb 9 Mar 30 May 29 – Jun 3
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 Jun 14
Golden Acre Cabbage brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 May 20
Igloo Cauliflower brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 May 20 – May 25
Italian Oregano herb Feb 9 Mar 30 Perennial — see plant page
Michihili Cabbage brassica Feb 2 Mar 9 May 18
Red Acre Cabbage brassica Feb 2 Mar 9 May 23 – May 28
Roman Chamomile herb Feb 9 Mar 30 Perennial — see plant page
Rue herb Feb 9 Mar 30 Perennial — see plant page
Savoy Perfection Cabbage brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 Jun 14 – Jun 19
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 May 20
Sparky Mix Marigolds flower Feb 23 Mar 30 May 24 – Jun 8
Sweet Woodruff herb Feb 9 Mar 30 Perennial — see plant page
Tansy herb Feb 9 Mar 30 Perennial — see plant page
Violetta Purple Cauliflower brassica Feb 9 Mar 16 May 20
White Lisbon Bunching Onions allium Feb 9 Mar 30 May 29
Wormwood herb Feb 9 Mar 30 Perennial — see plant page
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Ace 55 Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Aji Amarillo Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Aji Dulce Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Amish Paste Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 26 – Jul 7
Anaheim Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 29 – Jul 7
Ancho Grande Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Anna Russian Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22
Atkinson Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry vegetable Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 12
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2
Banana Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jul 1
Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Better Boy Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper pepper Feb 2 Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Big Beef Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22
Big Bertha Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jun 29 – Jul 2
Big Boy Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 30
Big Jim Hatch Chile pepper Feb 2 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Big Rainbow Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 17
Birds Eye Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 22 – Aug 1
Black Beauty Eggplant vegetable Feb 2 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 12
Black Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 16 – Jun 27
Black From Tula Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 7
Black Krim Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Black Pearl Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 17
Blondkopfchen Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Bonny Best Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Bradley Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Brandywine Tomatoes tomato Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Calendula flower Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 2 – Jun 12
California Wonder Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jul 1 – Jul 4
Calypso Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Cardoon (Purple Artichoke Thistle) vegetable Feb 2 Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Caribe Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Carmello Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Carmen Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jun 19 – Jul 9
Casper Eggplant vegetable Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27
Cayenne Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 7
Celebrity Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 24
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 12
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes tomato Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 30 – Jul 7
Chinese 5-Color Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jul 2
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Chocolate Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 27
Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2
Common Sage herb Feb 16 Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Corno di Toro Pepper pepper Feb 2 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Crego Mix Aster Flowers flower Feb 16 Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 5
Creole Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 30
Cubanelle Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jun 21 – Jun 29
Culinary Turmeric root vegetable Feb 23 Apr 20 Dec 16, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027
Cupid Grape Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Dark Opal Basil herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 27
Delicious Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Devils Tongue Yellow Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Dolce Fresca Basil herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Early Girl Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 4 – Jun 14
Egg Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
English Lavender herb Feb 9 Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Firecracker Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Aug 11
Fish Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Five Star Grape Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 14
Floradade Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Florida Market Eggplant vegetable Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Fresno Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 27
Genovese Basil herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
German Johnson Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 7
Ginger root vegetable Feb 23 Apr 20 Dec 16, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027
Glacier Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 10
Gochugaru Korean Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27
Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jul 2
Golden Sunray Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Green Envy Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Green Globe Artichoke vegetable Feb 2 Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Green Grape Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 30
Green Zebra Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jun 30
Gypsy Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jun 19 – Jun 24
Habanero Pepper pepper Feb 2 Apr 20 Jul 19 – Aug 18
Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Highbush Blueberries berry Feb 2 Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Hillbilly Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 7
Holiday Marbles Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Homestead Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Honey Bee Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper pepper Feb 2 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Indigo Rose Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 12
Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 16 Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 25
Jalapeño Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Japanese Eggplant vegetable Feb 16 Apr 13 Jun 2 – Jun 17
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2
Jet Star Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 24
Jimmy Nardello Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jul 9 – Jul 19
Jubilee Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Juliet Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 11 – Jun 13
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12
Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes tomato Feb 16 Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 30
King Arthur Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jun 18
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Lemon Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 27
Lemongrass herb Feb 9 Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant vegetable Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Long Ping Tung Eggplant vegetable Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Long Purple Italian Eggplant vegetable Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27
Lunchbox Mini Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jun 14 – Jun 19
Manitoba Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 18
Marglobe Improved Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Mariachi Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 18 – Jun 27
Marion Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 16 Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Midnight Snack Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Money Maker Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes tomato Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Mountain Magic Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 24 – Jun 27
Mr. Stripey Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2
Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil herb Feb 16 Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers pepper Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 20 – Jun 22
Napoletano Basil herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27
NuMex Twilight Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Orange Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 27
Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Oregon Spring Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 10 – Jun 22
Padron Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jun 19
Pandora Striped Eggplant vegetable Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Patio Princess Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Paul Robeson tomatoes tomato Feb 16 Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 30
Pepperoncini Pepper pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Pesto Perpetuo Basil herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jul 12
Pimento Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 12
Pineapple Tomatillos vegetable Feb 16 Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 25
Pineapple Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Pink Delicious Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 6
Pink Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Pistou Basil herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12
Poblano Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 17
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Powderpuff Aster Flowers flower Feb 16 Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 30
Pretty Purple Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Purple Basil herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 7
Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Purple Tiger Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 12 – Jul 22
Red Caribbean Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 27
Red Cayenne Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Red Cherry Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Red Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Red Pear Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Red Robin Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 7
Red Rubin Basil herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 24
Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper pepper Feb 2 Apr 13 Jul 17 – Aug 11
Rio Grande Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Roma VF Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Round Mauve Eggplant vegetable Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Rutgers Tomato tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Sakura Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 12
San Marzano Tomatoes tomato Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 30 – Jul 10
Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Serrano Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Shishito Peppers pepper Feb 16 Apr 20 Jun 19 – Jun 24
Single Mix China Aster Flowers flower Feb 16 Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 25
Soapwort flower Feb 16 Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Spicy Globe Basil herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22
Stevia herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Stupice Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 22
Sun Gold Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 9 – Jun 17
Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
SunChocola Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Sungella Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Sunray Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Sweet 100 Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Sweet Alyssum flower Feb 23 Apr 13 May 23 – Jun 7
Sweet Marjoram herb Feb 16 Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jul 5
Sweet Million Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Sweet Treats Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Tabasco Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Thai Basil herb Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Thai Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Thessaloniki Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 13 – Jun 24
Tigerella Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 22
Tiny Tim Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 May 28 – Jun 7
Tropical Milkweed Flowers flower Feb 16 Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Turkish Orange Eggplant vegetable Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 12
VR Moscow Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
White Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 11 – Jun 22
White Cloud Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jul 1
Yellow Pear Tomatoes tomato Feb 23 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Yellow Scotch Bonnet Hot Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 9 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2

Plant Outside in February

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
All Year Round Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 27 – May 6
America Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 6 – Apr 18
Astro Arugula lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Mar 15 – Apr 3
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 9
Blonde de Paris Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 15
Blue Curled Scotch Kale lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Bok Choy lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 23
Broadleaf Classic Endive lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Broadleaf Full Heart Batavian Endive lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 May 18 – May 23
Broadleaf Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Perennial — see plant page
Burgundy Boston Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 18
Buttercrunch Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 9 – Apr 18
Butterhead Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 28
Canary Yellow Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Candy Onion allium Plant Out Feb 23 May 24 – Jun 3
Catalogna Chicory lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) brassica Direct Sow Feb 22 Mar 24 – Apr 13
Crisphead Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 May 1 – May 8
Curly Kale lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 28
Dark Green Romaine Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 3
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Dwarf Siberian Kale lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 18
Endive / Escarole lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 28
Florida Broadleaf Mustard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
French Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Georgia Southern Collard Greens lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 May 3 – May 18
Giant Red Mustard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8
Green Ice Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8
Green Mountain Celtuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13
Green Onion allium Transplant Feb 23 Perennial — see plant page
Green Wave Mustard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8
Hot Pink Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Iceberg Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 May 1 – May 8
Kagraner Sommer Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 21
Lacinato Kale lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 23 – Apr 28
Large Leaf Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Perennial — see plant page
Leaf Lettuce Mix lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
Little Gem Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 19
Lollo Bionda Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Lollo Rossa Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 16 – Apr 19
Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 23
Matador Viking Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 11
Mesclun Mix lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Mar 15 – Mar 24
Mizuna lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Monstrueux de Viroflay Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Morris Heading Collard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 May 8 – May 13
Mustard Greens lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Mar 29 – Apr 13
Mâche (Corn Salad) lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 17
Napa Cabbage brassica Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 3
New Zealand Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Noble Giant Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 9 – Apr 13
Old Fashion Mustard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Orange Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
Premier Kale lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Radicchio lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 18
Rainbow Mix Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Rapini Broccoli Raab brassica Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 28
Red Leaf Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
Red Orach lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8
Red Romaine Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 3
Red Russian Kale lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Red Vein Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Perennial — see plant page
Red-Stem Malabar Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18 – May 3
Romaine Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 28 – May 8
Ruby Red Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Salad Bowl Green Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 12 – Apr 13
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 18
Summer Bibb Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Tango Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 9
Tatsoi lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Mar 19 – Apr 8
Tendergreen Mustard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Tom Thumb Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – May 3
Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 23
Tuscany Black Kale lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 8
Vates Collard lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 8
Vates Kale lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 18
Verona Red Chicory lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 May 18 – May 25
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 28
Vienna White Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 18
White Boston Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Winner Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Winter Density Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 17 – Apr 23
Winter Giant Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Witloof White Chicory lettuce Direct Sow Feb 22 Jun 12 – Jul 2

Harvest in February

Nothing to harvest in February for Zone 8A.
Next window: March — 5 varieties, including Astro Arugula, Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan), Mesclun Mix.

Key Tasks for February in Zone 8A

  1. 1 Start 230 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. 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. 3 Direct sow seeds at the recommended depth and spacing. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination is complete.
  4. 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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