Seeds can be started indoors or planted directly outdoors in Florida during February. In this article, you will find charts for everything you need for February planting in Florida.
As Florida is a warmer state, you can start most of the plants outdoors. In North Florida, you can consider starting seeds indoors.
This planting guide is for every gardener from Florida. This means I will provide:
- Seeds to start indoors in February ( North, Central and South Florida )
- What to plant outdoors in February ( North, Central and South Florida)
I love growing vegetables, herbs, flowering plants, and fruit trees at the same time.
Each section will include charts for:
- Vegetables
- Herbs
- Flowering Plants
- Berries
If you want to grow fruit trees, you can refer to this: Best fruit trees to grow in Florida
Note: This is a monthly planting calendar for a specific month (February) not a yearly planting calendar for Florida. If you want the best planting time for any specific plant read: full year planting chart: Florida Planting Calendar
Let's start with indoor seed starting...
Seeds to start indoors in February in Florida
I have already mentioned that Florida is a warmer state and we can start most of the seeds and plants outdoors. It's better to start a few of the seeds indoors that have a longer growing season.
For seed starting in February, I am only recommending vegetables and flowering plants. You can find the berries and herbs in the outdoor planting section.
Scroll the table side-wise on small screen devices to find all the details.
Vegetables
In this chart, you will find: region, variety recommendations, germination time, optimal germination temp. and transplanting time for each plant.
| Vegetable | Region | Variety Recommendations | Germination Time (Days) | Optimal Germination Temp (°F) | Transplanting Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Central, North | Florida 91, Solar Fire | 5-10 | 70-85 | 4-6 weeks |
| Peppers | Central, North | California Wonder, Jupiter | 7-21 | 75-85 | 6-8 weeks |
| Eggplant | Central, South | Black Beauty, Florida Market | 7-14 | 75-90 | 6-8 weeks |
| Cabbage | North, Central | Brunswick, Golden Acre | 5-10 | 65-75 | 4-6 weeks |
| Broccoli | North, Central | Packman, Green Magic | 5-10 | 65-75 | 4-6 weeks |
| Lettuce | North, Central | Buttercrunch, Romaine | 7-10 | 60-75 | 3-4 weeks |
| Onions | North, Central | Texas Early Grano, White Bermuda | 7-14 | 65-75 | 8-10 weeks |
| Cauliflower | North, Central | Snowball, Self-Blanching | 7-14 | 65-75 | 4-6 weeks |
| Kale | North, Central | Lacinato, Winterbor | 5-10 | 65-75 | 4-6 weeks |
| Swiss Chard | North, Central | Bright Lights, Fordhook Giant | 7-14 | 65-75 | 4-6 weeks |
| Celery | North, Central | Tango, Utah 52-70 | 10-21 | 65-75 | 8-10 weeks |
| Parsley | North, Central | Italian Flat Leaf, Moss Curled | 14-21 | 65-75 | 6-8 weeks |
| Collard Greens | North, Central | Georgia Southern, Top Bunch | 5-10 | 65-75 | 4-6 weeks |
| Brussels Sprouts | North | Jade Cross, Long Island Improved | 7-14 | 65-75 | 6-8 weeks |
Flowering seeds
| Flower | Region | Type | Germination Time (Days) | Optimal Germination Temp (°F) | Transplanting Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marigold | Statewide | Annual | 5-7 | 70-75 | 4-6 weeks |
| Zinnia | Statewide | Annual | 5-7 | 70-80 | 4-6 weeks |
| Sunflower | Central, North | Annual | 7-10 | 70-85 | 3-4 weeks |
| Pentas | Central, South | Perennial | 14-21 | 75-80 | 6-8 weeks |
| Salvia | Statewide | Perennial | 10-14 | 70-75 | 6-8 weeks |
| Cosmos | Statewide | Annual | 7-10 | 70-80 | 4-6 weeks |
| Snapdragon | North, Central | Annual | 10-14 | 65-75 | 6-8 weeks |
| Petunia | Statewide | Annual | 10-14 | 70-75 | 6-8 weeks |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Central, North | Perennial | 10-14 | 70-80 | 6-8 weeks |
| Echinacea (Coneflower) | Central, North | Perennial | 10-21 | 65-75 | 8-10 weeks |
| Lantana | Central, South | Perennial | 30-60 | 75-85 | 8-10 weeks |
| Verbena | Statewide | Perennial | 14-28 | 70-75 | 6-8 weeks |
| Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) | North, Central | Perennial | 7-14 | 65-75 | 6-8 weeks |
| Ageratum (Floss Flower) | Statewide | Annual | 7-14 | 70-80 | 6-8 weeks |
| Alyssum | North, Central | Annual | 5-14 | 65-75 | 6-8 weeks |
What to plant outdoors in February in Florida
In this section, you will find plants of each category.
Let's start with vegetables. (Growing your own food in Florida is really easy)
Vegetables to start
| Vegetable | Region | Planting Method | Harvest Time (Days) | Variety Recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot | North, Central | Direct Sow | 70-80 | Nantes, Danvers, Imperator |
| Beets | North, Central | Direct Sow | 50-60 | Detroit Dark Red, Golden, Chioggia |
| Lettuce | Statewide | Direct Sow or Transplant | 40-60 | Romaine, Butterhead, Leaf Lettuce |
| Spinach | North, Central | Direct Sow | 40-50 | Bloomsdale, Space, Tyee |
| Radish | Statewide | Direct Sow | 20-30 | Cherry Belle, French Breakfast, White Icicle |
| Onion (Green) | Statewide | Direct Sow or Sets | 50-70 | Evergreen Bunching, White Lisbon |
| Broccoli | North, Central | Transplant | 70-90 | Packman, Green Magic, Waltham 29 |
| Cauliflower | North, Central | Transplant | 75-85 | Snowball, Cheddar, Purple Head |
| Swiss Chard | Statewide | Direct Sow | 50-60 | Bright Lights, Fordhook Giant |
| Tomato | Central, South | Transplant | 60-80 | Roma, Cherry, Beefsteak |
| Peppers (Sweet & Hot) | Central, South | Transplant | 70-90 | Bell, Jalapeño, Banana Pepper |
| Eggplant | Central, South | Transplant | 80-100 | Black Beauty, Ichiban, Rosa Bianca |
| Cucumber | Central, South | Direct Sow | 50-65 | Marketmore, Straight Eight, Boston Pickling |
| Squash (Zucchini, Yellow) | Central, South | Direct Sow | 40-60 | Black Beauty, Crookneck, Patty Pan |
| Sweet Corn | Central, South | Direct Sow | 60-90 | Silver Queen, Peaches & Cream, Golden Bantam |
| Beans (Bush & Pole) | Statewide | Direct Sow | 50-70 | Blue Lake, Kentucky Wonder, Contender |
| Watermelon | Central, South | Direct Sow | 80-100 | Crimson Sweet, Sugar Baby, Charleston Gray |
| Cantaloupe | Central, South | Direct Sow | 75-90 | Aphrodite, Hales Best, Ambrosia |
| Okra | Central, South | Direct Sow | 50-60 | Clemson Spineless, Jambalaya, Red Burgundy |
Due to the humid climate of South Florida, your veggies can be attacked by aphids. You can read this guideline: Get rid of aphids on eggplant
Flowering plants
This time I have added an extra column for fragrance.
| Flower | Region | Planting Method | Perennial or Annual | Fragrance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marigold | Statewide | Direct Sow or Transplant | Annual | Mild |
| Zinnia | Statewide | Direct Sow | Annual | None |
| Petunia | Central, South | Transplant | Annual | Light |
| Sunflower | Statewide | Direct Sow | Annual | None |
| Salvia | Central, South | Direct Sow or Transplant | Perennial | Mild |
| Verbena | Statewide | Transplant | Perennial | Moderate |
| Cosmos | Statewide | Direct Sow | Annual | None |
| Alyssum | Central, South | Direct Sow or Transplant | Annual | Strong, Sweet |
| Snapdragon | North, Central | Transplant | Annual | Mild |
| Lavender | Central, South | Transplant | Perennial | Strong |
| Hollyhock | North, Central | Direct Sow | Biennial | Light |
| Black-Eyed Susan | Statewide | Direct Sow | Perennial | None |
| Butterfly Weed | Statewide | Direct Sow | Perennial | Light |
| Impatiens | Central, South | Transplant | Annual | None |
| Morning Glory | Statewide | Direct Sow | Annual | Light |
| Sweet Pea | North, Central | Direct Sow | Annual | Strong, Sweet |
| Coreopsis | Statewide | Direct Sow | Perennial | None |
| Phlox | Statewide | Direct Sow or Transplant | Annual | Moderate |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Statewide | Direct Sow | Perennial | None |
I will not suggest growing Lavender and cosmos in South Florida in February if you are a beginner gardener.
You can read this guide: how to grow lavender in Zone 9
Herbs to start in February in Florida
| Herb | Region | Planting Method | Perennial or Annual | Variety Recommendations | Flavor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Central, South | Direct Sow or Transplant | Annual | Genovese, Thai, Lemon Basil | Sweet, Spicy, Citrusy |
| Cilantro | North, Central | Direct Sow | Annual | Santo, Slow Bolt | Citrusy, Peppery |
| Dill | Statewide | Direct Sow | Annual | Bouquet, Fernleaf | Fresh, Anise-Like |
| Parsley | Statewide | Direct Sow or Transplant | Biennial | Italian Flat-Leaf, Curly | Earthy, Slightly Bitter |
| Thyme | Central, South | Transplant | Perennial | English, Lemon Thyme | Woody, Citrus Notes |
| Rosemary | Statewide | Transplant | Perennial | Arp, Tuscan Blue | Piney, Earthy |
| Oregano | Central, South | Transplant | Perennial | Greek, Italian | Bold, Slightly Bitter |
| Mint | Statewide | Transplant | Perennial | Peppermint, Spearmint | Cool, Refreshing |
| Chives | North, Central | Direct Sow | Perennial | Common, Garlic Chives | Mild Onion, Garlicky |
| Sage | Central, South | Transplant | Perennial | Common, Purple Sage | Earthy, Slightly Peppery |
| Tarragon | Central, South | Transplant | Perennial | French, Russian | Anise-Like, Mildly Sweet |
| Lavender | Central, South | Transplant | Perennial | Munstead, Hidcote | Floral, Slightly Bitter |
| Fennel | Statewide | Direct Sow | Perennial | Florence, Bronze | Sweet, Licorice-Like |
| Lemongrass | Central, South | Transplant | Perennial | West Indian, East Indian | Citrusy, Herbal |
Statewide means you can plant that anywhere in the Florida state in February.
If you are a first-time rosemary grower check: how to grow rosemary in Florida
I love to grow lemon grass and use the leaves to make tea.
Note: Lemon grass spreads very fast. Thin out from the roots regularly.
Berries
| Berry | Region | Planting Method | Perennial or Annual | Variety Recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry | North, Central | Transplants | Perennial (Grown as Annual in Florida) | Festival, Sweet Charlie, Camarosa |
| Blueberry | North, Central | Transplants | Perennial | Southern Highbush, Rabbiteye (Emerald, Jewel, Misty) |
| Blackberry | North, Central | Bare-root or Container Transplants | Perennial | Apache, Arapaho, Natchez |
| Raspberry | North | Transplants | Perennial | Dorman Red, Mysore |
| Goji Berry | Central, South | Transplants | Perennial | Crimson Star, Phoenix Tears |
| Mulberry | Statewide | Transplants | Perennial | Pakistan, Dwarf Everbearing |
| Elderberry | North, Central | Transplants | Perennial | York, Nova |
| Cape Gooseberry | Central, South | Direct Sow or Transplant | Annual | Golden Berry, Poha Berry |
| Ground Cherry | Statewide | Direct Sow | Annual | Aunt Molly’s, Cossack Pineapple |
| Passion Fruit | Central, South | Transplants | Perennial | Purple Possum, Yellow Granadilla |
| Surinam Cherry | South | Transplants | Perennial | Florida Sweet, Lolita |
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