What to plant in February in zone 3a

8 crops to start indoors, direct sow, or transplant in February in USDA hardiness zone 3a. Typical last spring frost around May 21, 2026, first fall frost around Sep 22, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.

Zone 3a covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for February dates from your nearest weather station and a month-by-month calendar:

Start indoors

Sow these under lights or on a windowsill now for transplants later.

Artichoke
Bunching Onion
Celeriac
Celery
Chinese Celery
Leek
Onion
Shallot

Keep going

Full zone 3a planting calendar →
What to plant in February (all zones) →
Succession planting for a continuous harvest →

Timings use NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 99602) in zone 3a, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.