Get a jump on spring by starting tomatoes & herbs from seed now indoors.
February is an exciting month for gardeners because it is a great time to get seeds started for your spring garden. Though it is too cold outside to plant for most of us, starting seeds indoors is a great way to fight off the winter blues.
Here are our top urban garden items to plant in February:
- Tomatoes
You probably shouldn’t start them until mid-February unless you are in a warmer climate, but I mention them first because tomatoes are my favorite garden plant in the world and I’m just that excited about getting to start them. - Broccoli
If you’re in a warmer zone, get broccoli in the ground now and you’ll have a great harvest before the heat of late spring takes hold. We recommend: Di Cicco Organic Heirloom broccoli seed. - Herbs
Select your favorite herbs and start them indoors now. You’ll have a lush and delicious herb garden ready to go into your urban garden beds or containers as soon as the danger of frost has passed. - Lettuce
Lettuce thrives in cooler weather, so go ahead and plant your favorites now in warmer areas. In colder climates, use cold frames. - Peppers
6-8 weeks before your last frost date start a few varieties of peppers. Hot, sweet or some combination of the two. You can’t go wrong!
You should also:
- Finalize your spring garden wish list and order any seeds that you don’t have yet.
- Take a look at your mulch and replace or refresh as needed.
- Take advantage of your last chance to plant bare root (dormant) shrubs and fruit trees.
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