What to plant in February in zone 5b
49 crops to start indoors, direct sow, transplant, or harvest in February in USDA hardiness zone 5b. Typical last spring frost around May 1, 2026, first fall frost around Oct 12, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.
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Start indoors
Sow these under lights or on a windowsill now for transplants later.
- Agastache
- Alpine Strawberry
- Angel Wing Begonia
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asclepias
- Asparagus Fern
- Begonia
- Bolivian Begonia
- Campanula
- Canterbury Bells
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chinese Celery
- Chive
- Collard
- Dracaena
- Echinacea
- Foxglove
- Garlic Chives
- Geranium
- Hamburg Parsley
- Heliotrope
- Heuchera
- Horehound
- Ivy Geranium
- Johnny Jump-Up
- Kale
- Kniphofia
- Lavender
- Palace Purple Heuchera
- Pansy
- Parsley
- Parsley Microgreens
- Penstemon
- Primula
- Rocky Mountain Penstemon
- Sage
- Siberian Kale
- Snapdragon
- Sprenger Fern
- Stock Flower
- Tarragon
- Tat Soi
- Thyme
- Veined Catmint
- Veronica
- Viola
- Wax Begonia
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Timings use NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Beloit, WI) in zone 5b, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.