What Can I Grow in February?

February is the month when the keenest gardeners really get going, sowing seeds into heated propagators indoors, perhaps even rigging up the grow lights. They’re aiming to give their tender veg (tomatoes, aubergines, chillies and sweet peppers, for the most part) the longest possible growing season, and to have the earliest crops.

For most people, though, February is too early to sow any but the hardiest crops. Remember that spring (and the end of frosty weather) is still a very long way off. Tender crops sown now may well grow ‘leggy’ on the windowsill, growing every upwards in search of the light that is absent in these wintry days. Although it’s possible to bury some of the stem when you pot them on, these plants are fragile and may never produce good crops. On the other hand, seeds sown a bit later in the year will have the benefit of higher light levels and more heat, and can catch up with crops sown earlier.

So if you want to start now, and sow early, that’s fine. But don’t feel under pressure to do so because everyone else is!

If you’re buying seeds or garden supplies then it’s worth noting that T&M is offering a £20 discount on orders over £100 this year. You can access that offer by clicking this link. It should automagically apply the right coupon code to your shopping basket. That’s an affiliate link, and if you click through and make a purchase I’ll earn a few pennies to keep me in seed potatoes.

Vegetables to sow in February

Now is also a good time to think about seed potatoes, when Potato Day events are in full swing, and you’ll have your pick of varieties. They’ll need ‘chitting’ – setting out in the light – to grow strong, green sprouts rather than long, spindly white ones.

What to harvest in February

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