Basil
Sow seeds · Plant out
Sow into punnets once frost has passed and pinch out flower buds to keep leaves coming. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Brisbane, QLD · Subtropical
What to plant in Brisbane in February
A data-backed february starting point for the Brisbane, Gold Coast & SEQ Coastal growing profile. GrowCal uses this profile to resolve the baseline schedule for each plant.
What to plant in February
These plants have dated GrowCal schedule data for this regional profile and include a sow or plant-out action in February. Select a plant name to read its broader Australian guide.
Broccoli
Sow seeds
Feed well, watch for cabbage white caterpillars and cut the main head before it opens. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Brussels Sprouts
Sow seeds · Feed & fertilise
A long, cold-season crop — worth the wait after the first frosts. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Cauliflower
Sow seeds
Steady water and rich soil make firm heads; shade the curd with outer leaves. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Chives
Sow seeds · Plant out
Plant in clumps and cut leaves at the base; divide established clumps to make more. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Eggplant
Sow seeds
Loves heat; pick while the skin is still glossy. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Fennel
Sow seeds · Feed & fertilise
Grown for the swollen bulb; blanch it late to keep the flavour sweet. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Lemongrass
Sow seeds · Plant out
Full sun and moist, well-drained soil; it is frost tender, so pot it in cold districts. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Parsley
Sow seeds · Plant out
Direct sow or plant seedlings; cut outer stems at the base so the plant keeps reshooting. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Rockmelon
Plant out · Feed & fertilise
Frost sensitive and hungry for sun — give it six hours a day and room to spread. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Sweet Corn
Sow seeds
Plant in a block, not a row, so the flowers pollinate each other. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Watermelon
Sow seeds · Feed & fertilise
Sow into warm soil with room to run, and ease off water once the fruit sizes up. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
February garden jobs
GrowCal also surfaces maintenance and harvest actions when the resolved schedule lists them for this month.
Vegetables
- BroccoliSow seeds
- Brussels SproutsSow seeds · Feed & fertilise
- CauliflowerSow seeds
- EggplantSow seeds
- FennelSow seeds · Feed & fertilise
- Sweet CornSow seeds
Herbs
- BasilSow seeds · Plant out
- ChivesSow seeds · Plant out
- LemongrassSow seeds · Plant out
- ParsleySow seeds · Plant out
Fruit & Berries
- RockmelonPlant out · Feed & fertilise
- WatermelonSow seeds · Feed & fertilise
Fruit Trees & Citrus
Why timing varies locally
Brisbane is not one uniform growing environment. This page uses the mapped Brisbane, Gold Coast & SEQ Coastal profile, while a nearby locality may resolve differently. Frost pockets, shade, soil, aspect and the variety you grow can all change what is sensible in a particular garden. Treat these dates as a prompt to look at your garden, not a rigid instruction.
Read the GrowCal data & methodology for sources, validation status and limitations.
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