What is sown and harvested in February

We plant chard, onions, spring onions, carrots, parsley, radicchio, and lettuce. And we harvest artichokes, sage, and rosemary.

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what to grow in February

February is a month of key preparation For the vegetable garden: what you do in these weeks makes a difference throughout the season. February is the month to hoe and dig the soil, prepare mature compost or well-rotted manure for natural fertilization, break up clods and level the beds, and mulch to protect the soil from the cold and weeds.

But let's take a closer look at what is sown and what is harvested in the garden in February.

The climate

As already mentioned, the most important variable, obviously, is the climate. On colder days, especially in many areas of the North or Center, it is advisable to equip the garden with some sheets to protect it from possible, destructive frostsFor the rest, rely on ancient peasant wisdom, distinguishing tasks according to the lunar phases. With a waning moon, you can proceed with pruning plants and repotting, where necessary. With a full moon, proceed with planting and fertilizing.

What to plant

Among the varieties to be planted in February, without waiting for spring, there are beetroots, artichokes, carrots, onions, beans and courgettes. Without forgetting the basil which, if you're good, you can have available all year round.

 

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Are many vegetables that we can start planting in the ground including:

What to grow in pots

If we don't have a vegetable garden but a balcony or terrace, it's time to loosen and fertilize the soil in the pots where we can sow:

After sowing the vegetables, remember to cover them with a sheet of glass or transparent plastic to promote the right sowing temperature.

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What to collect

February is the month in which the following are collected:
  • Cabbages (e.g., white cabbage, kale, collard greens, Brussels sprouts, Savoy cabbage)
  • Artichokes
  • Chicory
  • Leeks
  • Fennel
  • Broccoli
  • Pumpkins
  • Sage and rosemary

Special treatments to do in February

Some very delicate and crucial tasks for the entire year should be completed in February. These are the most important:
  • Start digging to bring the parasites to the surface: the low temperature will eliminate them
  • Soil and plants need phosphorus and potassium. Use natural compost.
  • Fruit, vegetable, and dried flower scraps are particularly useful, as are crushed eggshells and coffee grounds.
  • Protect plants where they are too exposed to the risks of the weather
  • delete leaves and dry branches
  • Make a careful check for proper maintenance of all tools.

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