It's the start of a new month, and the days are slowly but surely getting longer! January was a very wet & chilly month for us, so I'm looking forward to February.
0:33 2 Things To Know
Hours of Sunlight
-We are still having short days. The average hours of daylight in January is only 10:14. That jumps up to 10:57 in February. That's still not much when you see that March is 11:55, April is 12:57, May is 13:49, and June is 14:15.
Temperature & Weather
-Limited sunlight and cooler temperatures mean that crops will continue to grow slowly. That's quickly changing, though.
Your February planting list is going to look VERY similar to January. One key difference is that I don't recommend starting brassicas, even from starters. That's because they're going to love the sunshine and grow too quickly, jumping to the flowering stage before the heads really develop.
No worries, though, because brassicas take up a good amount of space, and you're going to want to use that growing area in no time.
2:04 What To Plant
So with that out of the way, what SHOULD you be planting?
Root crops are a great option right now. This includes beets, carrots, and radishes. They'll soak up the sun and will be ready to harvest much faster than brassicas would be.
It's also a perfect time to keep growing all of the different kinds of greens like lettuce, kale, collards, and spinach. You should continue to succession plant them so you always have some ready to harvest.
Other veggies and herbs include peas, green onions, cilantro, fava beans, parsley, fennel, and a lot more!
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4:22 My Favorites
There are dozens of things you can plant right now, but I want to share some of my favorites.
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Any variety of green onions will grow quickly and super easily. Note that these are NOT bulbing onions.
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All of your herbs are going to love this weather, and lemon balm is a great option. Also check out lovage, cilantro, and whatever else you're going to use. If you're in a colder micro-climate, be sure to give herbs a little bit of extra protection.
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All dark, leafy greens are going to thrive this time of year. If you started some back in November or December, those plants might be looking a little rough, trying to flower, or maybe even harvested entirely.
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Don't forget about fava beans! Unlike most beans, it likes the cool weather. It's a nitrogen fixer and can be used for a great hummus.
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Finally, carrots! We carry a dozen varieties, and I just love them. I'm always planting & harvesting carrots.
February is really your last chance to be able to grow a lot of these plants, so be sure to grow what you're going to eat or share!
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