Austin Kitchen Garden: Vegetables to Plant in February
Article updated February 19, 2024
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We have made it to February and here in Austin the days are feeling confusing to say the least. The beauty of gardening here in zone 8b/9 is that it is rare that we CAN’T garden. We’re not as spoiled as Southern Cali but gifted with almost year-round gardening.
January and February are crucial months to prep for an abundant harvest in the spring. If you wondering how to best prepare for the spring you can read more about my steps here.
So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. First its important to always check you frost dates. The USDA has changed our zone to 9 due to warming temperature patterns.
AUSTIN CENTRAL TEXAS, ZONE 9
-AVERAGE FIRST FROST DATE: November 5
-AVERAGE LAST FROST DATE: February 17
As a beginner gardener you might be asking, “well what the heck does that mean?” Check out my Central Texas Growing Guide where I explain everything from
VEGETABLE SEEDS TO START INDOORS
If you are wanting to start your own seeds indoors this month for spring and summer start with:
tomatoes
peppers
eggplant
lettuce
melons
cucumbers.
Make note of your days-to-harvest to ensure they can be transplanted in the right month.
February VEGETABLES TO DIRECT SOW
Asian Greens, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Collards, Eggplant, Endive, Garlic, Leeks, Lettuce, Mizuna, Mustard, Onions, Peas,, Parsley, Potatoes, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Radish, Turnips
HERBS + EDIBLES TO DIRECT SOW
Borage, Calendula, Chives, Cilantro, Coriander, Dill, Echinacea, Fennel, Feverfew, Lavender, Nasturtium, Oregano, Pansies, Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Snapdragon, Sorrel, Viola
FRUIT TO PLANT
Read more about fruit tree planting here in the winter months. The types of fruit that do well in CTX are…
Apples, peaches, pecans, pears, pomegranates, persimmons, figs, almonds, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries
…and there you have it! Stay tuned for your March Guide next month. Let’ make the 2025 growing season abundant…woohoo!
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