top of page

Gardening in February

With the arrival of February, nature gradually awakened, and many people began to plant flowers and fruits. Moisturized by the warm sun and spring rain, seeds germinate, and tender green shoots emerge from the land and grow strong. Farmers sow seeds in the fields and grow a variety of green vegetables and fruits, expecting a bumper harvest in the near future. In the garden, people plant a variety of colorful flowers, such as hyacinths, daffodils, roses, etc., so that the garden is full of life and vitality in spring. Planting flowers and trees is not only a pleasant activity, but also a way for people to communicate with nature.

calender

vegetable what vegetables to plant in february Despite the cold weather in February, here are some veggies to plant outside right now: broad bean Jerusalem artichoke lettuce onion pea sprouts salad onions spinach spring cabbage summer cabbage Other vegetable seeds need a little warmth, so should be started under a glass. Window sills or heated conservatories are perfect for: eggplant chili (capsicum) chilli (sweet) What Vegetables to Harvest in February There should still be plenty of vegetables to grow in the garden: broccoli kale beet kale Chinese chives lettuce Parsnips Parsnips will be bursting with flavor after months of cold weather. Cold conditions bring out the sweetness in them - just make sure to harvest on a frost-free day when you can put your garden fork in the field! February Vegetable Plant Maintenance Check the netting on the canola to make sure it is still secure. Birds -- especially pigeons -- can tear up unprotected greens very quickly. Keep them out by weighing or securing the edges of the net so there are no entry points. Work to prepare for spring: Potatoes - Ready to plant in spring. This means placing them somewhere bright and warm, such as a hallway or windowsill. This helps them germinate before planting outside, giving them a head start when planting next month. Use certified virus-free seed potatoes for planting. Asparagus - Add compost on top of each plant before it starts producing spears. Chives - Leave the last plant in the ground to allow it to bloom. Pollinators love chive flowers, which are a large, beautiful spherical shape. Once the seed heads are dry, the seeds can be saved for sowing.

Fruit What kind of fruit is suitable for planting in February A trip to the garden center in February might net you some end-of-season bargains. Many will be clearing space for spring stock and keen to move out the last container-grown fruit trees. Any of the following plants can now be grown: apple apricot blackberries cherry Fig Grape peach pear Plum When shopping for apple trees, keep in mind that they will produce a range of different types of fruit. The four main types are cider, crab apples, dessert (edible) apples, and cooking (cooking) apples. Choose the type that meets your culinary needs. What fruits are suitable for eating in February Cherry, star fruit, custard apple, jujube, sugar cane, strawberry, guava, milk plantain, citrus Only the rhubarb stalks are edible -- the leaves are highly poisonous and should be removed and composted in the garden. Fruit Tree Maintenance in February February is a good time for pruning: Apple and pear trees - when they are dormant. Citrus plants - remove slender growths. mulberries Very young nectarines and peaches undergoing shaping training. Cut off about a third of each branch, just above the buds. When a cold snap is forecast, cover apricots, nectarines, plums, and strawberries with garden fleece. This will protect the blooms from frost and encourage strawberries to bloom earlier than usual. When the weather warms up, remove the fleece to give pollinators access to the flowers. Weed around all fruit trees, paying particular attention to perennial weeds.

Herbs and Spices What Herbs and Spices to Plant in February Seeds of the following herbs can be sown in February into early spring. All of these will produce leafy plants that can be harvested later in the year: basil Chinese chives Coriander Dill oregano parsley There are three main types of parsley. Flat-leaf parsley is full-bodied, curly-leaf parsley looks beautiful, and burger parsley root is tangy. All of these can be grown from seed. Coriander is often tied up in warm weather. Bolting means the plant has begun to flower and produce seeds. The flowers, seeds, and leaves of cilantro are edible. Alternatively, you can let the green seed heads dry out, harvest them when they turn brown and resow them to grow a new batch of coriander plants. Basil is a tender plant that should be sown and kept indoors until all risk of frost has passed. It is also a favorite of slugs and snails. It will grow as happily indoors as it does in the garden, so if you have room on your kitchen windowsill, you may find it easier to grow there. What Herbs and Spices to Harvest in February Perennial herbs and those that are fairly frost tolerant, such as cilantro and parsley, can be picked in February. These include: Chinese chives Coriander Mint parsley rosemary thyme There are some maintenance tasks that should be performed with herbs at the beginning of the year: Monitor rosemary and lavender plants for rosemary beetles. Remove any metal beetles that you see. Check that the container or barrier around the lemon balm and mint plants is intact. They all thrive if their roots are not curbed. While fragrant and beneficial to wildlife, they quickly crowd out other plants. Keep herbs in containers and add some fresh compost to provide a fresh nutritional boost. This only needs to be done every 2-3 years or when you notice plants losing vigor.

bottom of page