February is a pivotal month for North Texas gardeners. With warmer days on the horizon, it’s time to get serious about planting cool-season crops while preparing for the upcoming spring planting frenzy.
Whether you’re growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, or fruit trees, February is a prime time to set your garden up for success.
In this guide, I’ll cover everything you need to plant this month in North Texas, ensuring your garden thrives this year.
Vegetables To Plant in February
February is a transition month, meaning you can still plant winter crops while getting a head start on spring favorites.
Direct Sow
- Root Vegetables: Beets, carrots, radishes, turnips
- Leafy Greens: Spinach, Swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula
- Legumes: Sugar snap peas, English peas
Transplant Seedlings
- Brassicas: Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts
- Lettuce & Other Greens: Leaf lettuce, romaine, kale, collards
- Onions: Onion sets and bunching onions
Start Indoors for Later Planting
- Warm-Season Crops: Peppers, and eggplants should be started indoors under grow
lights now to be ready for transplanting in March. (Tomatoes need to be started indoors in January for best results. If you decide to start indoors in February, treat as an experiment.)
Need help starting seeds indoors? Check out our resources.
Flowers To Plant in February
Want a garden full of color in spring and summer? February is an excellent time to plant both cool-season and warm-season flowers.
Direct Sow Cold-Hardy Annuals
- Sweet Peas
- Poppies
- Nigella
- Bachelor’s Buttons
- Nasturtiums
- Ammi
Transplant Cool-Season Flowers
- Snapdragons
- Stock
- Pansies & Violas
Start Indoors for Spring Planting
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Gomphrena
For help starting seeds indoors, go here.
Herbs To Plant in February
Some herbs thrive in the cooler temperatures of late winter and early spring. Consider planting:
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Chives
- Thyme
Fruit Trees & Perennials
February is the best time to plant fruit trees in Texas. You’ll want to plant bare-root or container-grown trees while the weather is still cool to help them establish strong roots before the heat of summer.
Great Options for Texas Gardens:
- Persimmons
- Blackberries
- Figs
- Plums
If you’re planning a perennial flower garden, now is also a good time to divide and replant dormant perennials like daylilies and irises.
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February is full of planting opportunities, and by taking action now, you’ll set your garden up for a successful year. What are you planting this month? Visit us on Instagram and let us know in the comments!
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