February is the month when nature slowly begins to come to life, and the day is visibly longer. This is a good time to think about the first sowing of vegetables and flowers that are grown from seedlings. Seewhat we sow in Februaryand what rules to follow to get the best sowing results. Here are the most popularflowers, vegetables and herbs that we plant in February !
What are we sowing in February?
What vegetables are we sowing in February?
In February, we sow the seeds of vegetables , intended for sprouts, for sandwiches and salads.They will be an excellent source of vitamins and minerals in a period when access to fresh greens is limited. For this purpose, we sow the seeds of radish, radish, sunflower, watercress, soybean, lentil and broccoli in special containers. The commercial offer includes suitable seeds for sprouts, as well as containers for sprouting seeds, the so-called sprouters. If we do not have a germinator, we can simply germinate the seeds in a clean jar covered with gauze.
Note!Not all vegetable sprouts can be eaten, so for sprouting, choose only seeds from packages marked as seeds for sprouts.
February is the best time to start growing vegetables from seedlings. And soin mid-February we sowearly varieties of cabbage, kohlrabi, cauliflower and lettuce, tomatoes, celery, leek, onions and broad beans.
Seeds are sown in boxes or potsfilled with compost soil, which we keep at home for several days to warm it up.Special soil for sowing seeds is available in stores, which is perfect for the production of seedlings at home.
Cover the sown seeds with soiland cover the boxes with sown seeds with transparent foil or glass to reduce water evaporation. Place the containers on the most visible window sill, preferably on the southern window. We maintain a temperature of around 21 ° C throughout the growing season. Sprout plants are watered with water at room temperature. Preferably with a diffused stream or from a sprayer to only slightly moisten the earth's surface.
Good to know!Celery seeds sprout in the dark. After sowing, cover the container with an opaque lid until the seeds are swollen. The time from sowing to the germination of celery seeds can take up to 3 weeks.
Download this table in a printable version:
- Vegetable sowing calendar for February (PDF)
At the end of February , when the thermal conditions favor the works on the plot, and the ground is already thawing, in low foil tunnelswe sow seeds of early varietiescarrots, radishes, spinach, dill, broad beans.
Inat the turn of February and March, we can sowvegetables with low thermal requirements, i.e. early varieties of parsley, parsnips and garlic (plant the cloves). Cover the sown seeds with agrotextile.
February is also the time of sowingthe first herbs. On the bright kitchen windowsill, we can start growing herbs such as: tarragon, rosemary, sage.
What flowers are we sowing in February?
In February we should go shopping in order to buy seeds of annual plants. We sow many species of these plants during this period. And soin February we sow seeds of one-year flowers , with a long growing season.We sow the following species into the containers: garden petunia, verbena, lobelia, snapdragon, shiny sage, mexican napkin, lion, impatiens and heliotrope. In February we sowgarden delphinium and large-headed cornflower from garden perennials
The rooms in which we produce seedlings should be heated and well lit.Seeds are sown in boxesin a well-watered substrate. Knead the seeds lightly with a board and cover the boxes with foil or glass. Until the sunrise, we maintain the temperature in the room within 20-25 ° C. Later, the temperature can be lowered by 3-5 ° C. The growing area should be clear and draft-free.
Seeds for February sowingare best bought in shops and garden centers. It is best to choose seeds of Polish varieties that are adapted to growing in our climate. When choosing seeds, let's reach for those from well-known producers. This will give us confidence that the seeds will be of good quality, that they will germinate and that we will obtain plants of the right varieties.
It is better to buy packaged, hermetically sealed seeds than sold by weight.The packaging of the seeds should contain information about the expiry date the size of the plant in question. The packaging with seeds should not have any damage, abrasions or traces of moisture. Do not buy seeds if they were exposed to direct sunlight at the point of sale.People looking for the best flower and vegetable seeds are invited to the store of our guide. In addition to high-quality hermetically packed seeds, you can also order all accessories, greenhouses and pots needed for sowing. : -)
MSc Eng. Agnieszka Lach
