Garden Calendar - February

In February, there's usually still plenty of snow in the garden, but on windowsills, the first young plants are already starting to turn green. Pre-cultivation of some types of vegetables and flowers needs to start as early as possible. Adjust the sowing time to your climate conditions so that the grown plants don't have to suffer on the windowsill for too long. In warmer areas, it's possible to sow earlier because you'll transplant the seedlings to the bed or greenhouse early in spring; in colder areas, wait a bit longer with sowing heat-loving crops. The main limitation of February sowings remains space on the windowsill or in a heated greenhouse.

Tip on how to save space on the windowsill: when in a group of growers each person sows a different type of seeds and after germination you share the grown plants, you save space and can still grow many types of vegetables and flowers...

Which Seeds to Sow in February?

There's a wide range of seeds suitable for February pre-sowing in trays placed on windowsills or in heated greenhouses. You can sow seeds of celeriac and celery, spring onions, head lettuce, cabbage, kohlrabi, cauliflower, greenhouse cucumbers, some types of peppers, tomatoes, radishes, and kale. You can easily find specific varieties of individual crops suitable for sowing in February thanks to the filter in our e-shop. Don't hesitate and choose from our wide selection!

What Garden Tasks Not to Forget in February?

Garden work in February depends on weather development. If the garden is covered under a blanket of snow, there's not much you can do. The main activity remains only shoveling snow and shaking it off trees. In frost-free weather and when there's insufficient snow, make sure the soil is sufficiently moist and that trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants aren't suffering from drought. Generous watering in frost-free weather will only benefit the garden. Towards the end of February, you can slowly start preparing overwintered plants for spring. Cut back overwintering geraniums at the end of February by one to two-thirds of each shoot so the plants will branch out. To support abundant flowering, don't forget to repot geraniums into fresh substrate, preferably one designed specifically for geraniums. When repotting, trim excessively long roots. Move the repotted geraniums to a bright location so they can start growing vigorously. After the snow melts, you can start raking leaves that remained in the garden from autumn. Rake moss and dead grass parts from the lawn.

Fighting Diseases and Pests Year-Round - What to Do in February?

Pests in February don't have much to damage yet, so it might seem that growers can put down their "weapons". Don't put them away completely - February is the time for preventive measures. Around roses that were affected by black spot disease last season, spread potassium sulfate. Sprinkle beds intended for planting gooseberries with quicklime as prevention against root galls. Spray peaches and nectarines with a chemical preparation designed against leaf curl, but wait until the buds start to swell.

Take Care of Ornamental Plants in February Too

Flowers in window boxes won't provide much decoration yet, but don't forget to sow them in time. February is the ideal time to start sowing many types of ornamental flowers that will beautify boxes and beds in summer. Already during February, you can start sowing seeds of China aster and the climbing plant called black-eyed Susan. For bed decoration, pre-grow seedlings of summer savory, snapdragon, and carnation. A pergola will be adorned by cup and saucer vine (cobaea), which catches everyone's eye with its purple bell-shaped flowers. Don't forget about planting directly into window boxes - lobelia, petunia... If you have sowing space left, plant in February pansies, amaranth, knotweed, columbine, or purple coneflower (echinacea).

What to Do with Indoor Plants During February?

In February, there's still a lack of light, so keep houseplants in rest mode. Water them as needed, don't fertilize. Regularly check houseplants to see if they've been attacked by any pests. In case of pest or disease occurrence, immediately take protective measures.

Even Cacti and Succulents Follow the Calendar - What Benefits Them in February

Cacti and succulents are still in their winter location with reduced temperature in February, "resting". Don't water cacti during winter if you've placed them in a cool location. Cacti and succulents overwintered at normal room temperature should be watered occasionally. Don't completely forget about cacti and succulents in winter, check them occasionally to see if they've been affected by mold, disease, or pests. February is also a suitable month for sowing cacti and succulents - ideally under artificial lighting (fluorescent lamps) so the germinating seedlings have enough light.

What Else Is Good to Know in February?

Long gone are the days when window sills were marred by ice cream containers and flowerpots were replaced by yogurt cups. Today you have the option to perform sowings in special seed trays, or in a mini greenhouse or mini propagator. Don't mar your windows with relics - in our e-shop you can choose sowing equipment exactly according to your needs.