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Perth, WA · Mediterranean

What to plant in Perth in February

A data-backed february starting point for the Perth & Swan Coastal Plain 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.

Brussels Sprouts

Sow seeds

A long, cold-season crop — worth the wait after the first frosts. 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.

Cucumber

Sow seeds

Train up a trellis for straighter fruit and far less mildew. 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.

Fennel

Sow seeds · Plant out · 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.

Garlic

Plant out

Plant single cloves in full sun and free-draining soil; harvest in summer. 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.

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.

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

Perth is not one uniform growing environment. This page uses the mapped Perth & Swan Coastal Plain 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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