Zone 9A — February
What to Plant in February in Zone 9A
February in Zone 9A:
58 crops to start indoors,
145 to plant or direct sow outside, and
11 entering harvest window.
Last frost averages February 15. Reference city: Phoenix, AZ.
58 Start Indoors
145 Plant Outside
11 Harvest
Start Indoors in February
| Plant | Type | Start Indoors | Transplant Outside | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian Cucumber | cucumber | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – May 3 |
| Better Boy Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | May 3 – May 8 |
| Celebrity Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 15 | Feb 22 | May 3 – May 5 |
| Cupid Grape Tomato | tomato | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Apr 28 – May 3 |
| Eight Ball Zucchini | zucchini | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 18 |
| Epazote | epazote | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Apr 18 – Apr 28 |
| Gold Rush Zucchini | zucchini | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 13 |
| Green Fingers Persian Cucumber | cucumber | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | Apr 18 – Apr 23 |
| Heirloom Red Kuri Squash | winter squash | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | May 23 – Jun 2 |
| Juliet Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Apr 22 – Apr 24 |
| New Zealand Spinach | new zealand spinach | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | Apr 13 – Apr 23 |
| Orion Florence Fennel | fennel | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | May 13 – May 23 |
| Patio Princess Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Apr 28 – May 3 |
| Spacemaster Bush Cucumber | cucumber | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – Apr 28 |
| Straight Eight Cucumber | cucumber | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – Apr 28 |
| Sun Gold Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Apr 20 – Apr 28 |
| Sunshine Kabocha Squash | winter squash | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | May 28 – Jun 2 |
| Supersweet 100 Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – Apr 28 |
| Sweet 100 Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – Apr 28 |
| Yellow Pear Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | May 3 – May 11 |
| Amish Paste Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | May 14 – May 25 |
| Banana Peppers | pepper | Feb 1 | Mar 8 | May 7 – May 17 |
| Beefsteak Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | May 20 – May 25 |
| Black Cherry Tomato | tomato | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | May 4 – May 15 |
| Black Krim Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | May 15 – May 20 |
| Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens | sunflower microgreens | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 – Mar 13 |
| Brandywine Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | May 20 – May 30 |
| Butternut Squash | vegetable | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Jun 9 – Jun 29 |
| Cantaloupe | vegetable | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | May 20 – May 30 |
| Cherokee Purple Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | May 18 – May 25 |
| Cubanelle Peppers | pepper | Feb 1 | Mar 8 | May 9 – May 17 |
| Culinary Turmeric | turmeric | Feb 8 | Mar 8 | Nov 3 – Jan 2 |
| Early Girl Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | Apr 22 – May 2 |
| Genovese Basil | herb | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Apr 30 – May 10 |
| Ginger | ginger | Feb 8 | Mar 8 | Nov 3 – Jan 2 |
| Green Zebra Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | May 15 – May 18 |
| Honeydew Melon | vegetable | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Jun 9 – Jun 24 |
| Jimmy Nardello Peppers | pepper | Feb 1 | Mar 8 | May 27 – Jun 6 |
| Lunchbox Mini Peppers | pepper | Feb 1 | Mar 8 | May 2 – May 7 |
| Marketmore 76 Cucumber | vegetable | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Apr 28 – May 8 |
| Midnight Snack Tomato | tomato | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | May 5 – May 10 |
| Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | May 20 – May 25 |
| Mountain Magic Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | May 12 – May 15 |
| Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers | pepper | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | May 8 – May 10 |
| Padron Peppers | pepper | Feb 1 | Mar 8 | May 7 – May 12 |
| Purple Basil | herb | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | May 10 – May 25 |
| Rambo Radish Microgreens | radish microgreens | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | Mar 7 – Mar 11 |
| Red-Stem Malabar Spinach | malabar spinach | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Apr 25 – May 10 |
| Roma VF Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | May 15 – May 20 |
| Rutgers Tomato | tomato | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | May 10 – May 20 |
| San Marzano Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | May 18 – May 28 |
| Shishito Peppers | pepper | Feb 1 | Mar 8 | May 7 – May 12 |
| Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens | pea shoot microgreens | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | Mar 9 – Mar 15 |
| Sugar Baby Watermelon | vegetable | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | May 15 – May 20 |
| Sweet Million Tomato | tomato | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Apr 30 – May 5 |
| Thai Basil | herb | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Apr 30 – May 5 |
| Tiny Tim Tomato | tomato | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Apr 15 – Apr 25 |
| Tumbling Tom Red Tomato | tomato | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | May 5 – May 10 |
Plant Outside in February
| Plant | Type | Action | Target Date | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 6 – May 26 |
| Alexandria Alpine Strawberry | strawberry | Transplant | Feb 22 | Jun 2 – Jun 22 |
| Armenian Cucumber | cucumber | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – May 3 |
| Astro Arugula | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 27 |
| Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 26 – May 16 |
| Baby Cakes Blackberry | blackberry | Plant Out | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Apr 23 |
| Bay Laurel | bay laurel | Plant Out | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – Feb 22 |
| Beauregard Sweet Potato | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | May 23 – Jun 7 |
| Bee Balm | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | — |
| Better Boy Tomatoes | tomato | Transplant | Feb 22 | May 3 – May 8 |
| Black Beauty Eggplant | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 1 – May 16 |
| Black Beauty Zucchini | vegetable | Transplant | Feb 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 22 |
| Black-Eyed Pea | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 21 – Apr 26 |
| Black-Eyed Susan | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | — |
| Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 8 |
| Blue Lake Bush Bean | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 14 |
| Bok Choy | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 16 |
| Borage | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 11 – May 1 |
| Brilliant Celeriac | celeriac | Transplant | Feb 15 | Jun 5 – Jun 15 |
| Buckwheat | cover crop | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Mar 17 – Apr 1 |
| Butterhead Lettuce | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 21 |
| Calendula | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 16 |
| Calypso Cilantro | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 11 |
| Celebrity Tomatoes | tomato | Transplant | Feb 22 | May 3 – May 5 |
| Cherry Belle Radish | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Mar 15 – Mar 24 |
| Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Mar 17 – Apr 6 |
| Chioggia Beet | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Apr 18 – Apr 28 |
| Chives | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 1 |
| Clemson Spineless Okra | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 11 – Apr 20 |
| Common Sage | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 1 – May 16 |
| Contender Bush Bean | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 11 |
| Cosmic Purple Carrot | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Apr 21 – May 8 |
| Cosmos | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 26 – May 16 |
| Crimson Clover | cover crop | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 16 |
| Crimson Sweet Watermelon | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 6 – May 16 |
| Cupid Grape Tomato | tomato | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 28 – May 3 |
| Curly Kale | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 11 – Apr 21 |
| Curly Parsley | herb | Transplant | Feb 15 | Apr 26 – May 6 |
| Daikon Radishes | daikon radish | Transplant | Feb 1 | Mar 18 – Mar 28 |
| Danvers Carrot | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | May 3 – May 13 |
| Delicata Squash | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 6 – May 26 |
| Detroit Dark Red Beet | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Apr 18 – Apr 23 |
| Dill | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Mar 27 – Apr 11 |
| Dragon Tongue Bean | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 11 – Apr 16 |
| Echinacea | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | — |
| Edamame | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 1 – May 21 |
| Eight Ball Zucchini | zucchini | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 18 |
| Endive / Escarole | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| English Lavender | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 16 – Jun 15 |
| English Lavender | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | — |
| English Thyme | herb | Plant Out | Feb 22 | May 3 – May 23 |
| Epazote | epazote | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 18 – Apr 28 |
| Fall Rutabagas | rutabaga | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 11 – May 26 |
| Fava Bean | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 1 – May 26 |
| Flat-Leaf Parsley | herb | Transplant | Feb 15 | Apr 26 – May 16 |
| French Breakfast Radish | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Mar 15 – Mar 22 |
| French Marigold | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 16 |
| French Tarragon | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 6 |
| Garlic Chives | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 1 |
| Georgia Southern Collard Greens | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 6 |
| German Chamomile | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – Apr 21 |
| Gold Rush Zucchini | zucchini | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 13 |
| Golden Beet | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Apr 18 – Apr 28 |
| Greek Oregano | herb | Plant Out | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – May 13 |
| Green Fingers Persian Cucumber | cucumber | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 18 – Apr 23 |
| Green Onion | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 16 |
| Heirloom Red Kuri Squash | winter squash | Transplant | Feb 22 | May 23 – Jun 2 |
| Herb Fennel | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – Apr 26 |
| Heritage Raspberry | raspberry | Plant Out | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Apr 23 |
| Horseradish | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Jul 5 – Jul 25 |
| Imperial Star Artichoke | artichoke | Transplant | Feb 15 | May 16 – May 26 |
| Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 16 – Jun 5 |
| Japanese Eggplant | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 21 |
| Jersey Knight Asparagus | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Feb 15 – Feb 14 |
| Juliet Tomatoes | tomato | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 22 – Apr 24 |
| Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 14 – Apr 26 |
| Lacinato Kale | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – Apr 21 |
| Leaf Lettuce Mix | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 11 |
| Leek | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 26 – Jun 25 |
| Lemon Balm | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 16 |
| Lemon Cucumber | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – Apr 26 |
| Lemon Verbena | lemon verbena | Plant Out | Feb 22 | May 23 – Jun 22 |
| Lemongrass | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 1 – May 26 |
| Lima Bean | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 6 |
| Mammoth Sunflower | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 21 – May 6 |
| Mesclun Mix | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 17 |
| Mizuna | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Mar 27 – Apr 6 |
| Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil | basil | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – May 3 |
| Mustard Greens | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 6 |
| Mâche (Corn Salad) | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 10 |
| Nantes Carrot | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Apr 25 – May 8 |
| Napa Cabbage | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 26 – May 16 |
| Nasturtium | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 21 |
| National Pickling Cucumber | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 14 |
| New Zealand Spinach | new zealand spinach | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 13 – Apr 23 |
| Orion Florence Fennel | fennel | Transplant | Feb 22 | May 13 – May 23 |
| Ozark Beauty Strawberry | strawberry | Plant Out | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – May 23 |
| Parsnip | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Jun 2 – Jul 2 |
| Patio Princess Tomatoes | tomato | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 28 – May 3 |
| Patriot Blueberry | blueberry | Plant Out | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Feb 21 |
| Pattypan Squash | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 3 – Apr 11 |
| Peppermint | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Mar 17 – Apr 1 |
| Popcorn | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 11 – Jun 15 |
| Provider Bush Bean | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 11 |
| Radicchio | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 11 |
| Raspberry Shortcake Raspberry | raspberry | Plant Out | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Apr 23 |
| Red Leaf Lettuce | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 11 |
| Red Pontiac Potato | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | May 23 – Jun 12 |
| Red Russian Kale | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 16 |
| Rhubarb | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Feb 15 |
| Romaine Lettuce | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 21 – May 1 |
| Scarlet Runner Bean | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – Apr 26 |
| Seascape Strawberry | strawberry | Plant Out | Feb 22 | May 8 – May 23 |
| Shallot | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 16 – Jun 15 |
| Shelling Pea | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 11 – Apr 26 |
| Silver Queen Sweet Corn | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 16 – May 18 |
| Snow Pea | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 8 – Apr 26 |
| Softneck Garlic | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Oct 20 – Nov 19 |
| Spacemaster Bush Cucumber | cucumber | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – Apr 28 |
| Spaghetti Squash | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 14 – May 26 |
| Spearmint | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Mar 17 – Apr 1 |
| Stevia | herb | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 16 – Jun 15 |
| Straight Eight Cucumber | cucumber | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – Apr 28 |
| Sugar Pie Pumpkin | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 16 – Jun 5 |
| Sugar Snap Pea | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 11 – Apr 26 |
| Sun Gold Tomatoes | tomato | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 20 – Apr 28 |
| Sunshine Blue Blueberry | blueberry | Plant Out | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Feb 21 |
| Sunshine Kabocha Squash | winter squash | Transplant | Feb 22 | May 28 – Jun 2 |
| Supersweet 100 Tomatoes | tomato | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – Apr 28 |
| Sweet 100 Tomatoes | tomato | Transplant | Feb 22 | Apr 23 – Apr 28 |
| Sweet Alyssum | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Mar 27 – Apr 11 |
| Sweet Marjoram | marjoram | Transplant | Feb 22 | May 8 – May 23 |
| Swiss Chard | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 16 |
| Tall Utah 52-70 Celery | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | May 26 – Jun 25 |
| Tomatillo | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 11 |
| Top Hat Blueberry | blueberry | Plant Out | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Feb 21 |
| Turnip | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Apr 13 – Apr 23 |
| Watermelon Radish | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | Apr 13 – Apr 28 |
| Winner Kohlrabi | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 6 |
| Yard Long Bean | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 16 |
| Yarrow | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | — |
| Yellow Crookneck Squash | vegetable | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 6 – Apr 16 |
| Yellow Pear Tomatoes | tomato | Transplant | Feb 22 | May 3 – May 11 |
| Yukon Gold Potato | root | Direct Sow | Feb 22 | May 13 – Jun 2 |
| Zinnia | flower | Plant Out | Feb 15 | Apr 16 – May 16 |
Harvest in February
| Plant | Type | Planted / Sown | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatsoi | tatsoi | Jan 18 | Feb 12 – Mar 4 |
| Baby Cakes Blackberry | blackberry | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Apr 23 |
| Heritage Raspberry | raspberry | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Apr 23 |
| Jersey Knight Asparagus | vegetable | Feb 15 | Feb 15 – Feb 14 |
| Patriot Blueberry | blueberry | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Feb 21 |
| Raspberry Shortcake Raspberry | raspberry | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Apr 23 |
| Rhubarb | vegetable | Feb 15 | Feb 15 |
| Sunshine Blue Blueberry | blueberry | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Feb 21 |
| Top Hat Blueberry | blueberry | Feb 22 | Feb 22 – Feb 21 |
| Improved Meyer Lemon | meyer lemon | Mar 1 | Feb 29 – Feb 28 |
| Nagami Kumquat | kumquat | Mar 1 | Feb 29 – Feb 28 |
Key Tasks for February in Zone 9A
- 1 Start 58 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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