What vegetables can be planted for seedlings in February: a list of vegetable crops
It would seem that the last month of winter, there is still snow outside the window ... but some vegetables can be sown for seedlings already now (in February). However, if you can buy seeds without reference to the timing of their sowing, then specifically planting in February is possible only for certain vegetable crops that have a rather long growing season.
Let's not gossip, but let's get closer to the point! Namely, we list which vegetables are suitable for planting seedlings in February. Go!
By the way! The site has an article about what flowers can be planted for seedlings in February.
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What vegetables can be planted in the last month of winter: list of vegetables for planting in February
So, in February, you can sow the following vegetables (in order of urgency):
Advice! When choosing a celery variety, first of all pay attention to its ripening period. The acceptable period for the ripening of the root crop is from 130 to 160 days (maximum - 180). Otherwise, you may simply not wait for the harvest, or it will turn out to be unripe.
- leek,
By the way! If you don't know what leek is (haven't tried it yet), then you should definitely do this! After all, leeks have a much more pleasant taste than onions, and at the same time have a very delicate weakly sharp taste, which will give a peculiar aroma to your culinary products. And how useful he is ...
What is the difference from regular onions?
In its gigantic size.
And also in need sowing seeds for seedlings.
However, it is also better to sow the seeds of elite potatoes for seedlings from March, but if your hands itch and there is an opportunity to light up the seedlings, then you can also at the end of February.
By the way! In general, tomatoes are best sown in early March, but indeterminate varieties can be planted in the last days of February.
Idea! And even in February, you can plant seeds for seedlings such berry culture, as garden strawberry (strawberry).
When to sow vegetables for seedlings in February: terms for regions and according to the lunar calendar
No need to rush with the February crops of vegetables for seedlings. There is no point in planting in early February even crops with such long growing seasons as peppers and celery. You will not get any early harvest, but the seedlings will definitely be "tortured" and / or "overgrown". Moreover, this should not be done if you do not have the opportunity to illuminate the seedlings to the required 12-14 light hours. Even on the southern windowsill in early February, the light will not be enough.
As a rule, it is recommended to start sowing vegetables for seedlings in February not earlier than the 3rd decade of the month, i.e. from the 20th of February.
Advice! The site contains separate articles about how to independently calculate and choose the optimal sowing time for vegetable crops for different regions:
According to the lunar calendar for 2021
If you want to choose a specific date, then the Lunar calendar can come to the rescue.
So, auspicious days according to the lunar calendar, for planting garden crops in February 2021, the following dates are:
- peppers and eggplants - 1-3, 14-20, 28, 29;
- celery - 28, 29;
- leeks - 28, 29;
- tomatoes - 6-8, 14-20, 28, 29;
- potato seeds - 14-16, 18-20, 28, 29;
- strawberry seeds - 27-31.
However, it is not so important to sow on auspicious days as not to do so on unfavorable.
Unfavorable days, according to the lunar calendar, for planting vegetables in February 2021 are the following dates (these are the days of the Full Moon and New moons, as well as the period when the Moon is in Aquarius, because it is a barren and dry sign - italicized):
- in February - 10-11, 27 (common to all cultures).
Well, dear summer residents, February is the best time to get away from hibernation and, at least, start choosing and buying seeds in order to sow the above-mentioned vegetables for seedlings by the end of the month. Good luck!
Note! The site also has material about what flowers can be planted for seedlings in February.