GrowCalAustralia

Canberra, ACT · Cool temperate, frosty

What to plant in Canberra in February

A data-backed february starting point for the Canberra & the ACT 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.

Asparagus

Plant out

A twenty-year crop: plant crowns in winter, then wait before your first real pick. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Basil

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.

Beetroot

Sow seeds

Thin seedlings early — each seed cluster produces several plants. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Bok Choy

Sow seeds

Grows fast in cool weather; harvest at any size you like. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

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.

Cabbage

Sow seeds

Space generously and net against cabbage whites. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Capsicum

Sow seeds

Needs warmth to set fruit; stake laden branches. 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.

Chilli

Sow seeds

Start in punnets and plant out once nights are warm; pots suit cool zones. 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.

Coriander

Sow seeds · Plant out

Sow direct into cool-season beds and keep it moist; heat and root disturbance make it bolt. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Dill

Sow seeds · Plant out

Sow direct in a sheltered sunny spot; it runs to seed quickly, so keep sowing. 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.

Green Beans

Sow seeds

Sow direct — beans resent transplanting. Pick often to keep them producing. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Leek

Sow seeds

Plant deep and mound soil up the stems for a long white shank. 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.

Radish

Sow seeds

The quickest crop in the patch and a good one for impatient kids. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Rocket

Sow seeds

Fast, hardy and best picked young; water well or it turns hot and bitter. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Silverbeet

Sow seeds

Pick the outer leaves and one planting will feed you for most of the year. This is a february action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Spring Onion

Sow seeds

Grown as a cut-and-come-again crop; a few clumps cover most kitchen needs. 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.

Sweet Potato

Plant out

Start from a shop-bought tuber or a cutting; it will cover a lot of ground. 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

Herbs

Fruit & Berries

Fruit Trees & Citrus

Why timing varies locally

Canberra is not one uniform growing environment. This page uses the mapped Canberra & the ACT 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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