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What to sow in February
in USDA zone 5
1 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 5: about 15 April. First autumn frost about 15 October. This is the February page; jump to this month.
Sow in February
Ready to pick in February
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Apple, Apricot, Arugula, Asian Pear, Asparagus, Beefsteak Tomato, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye), Bok Choy, Broccoli, Bulb Onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cherry (Sour), Cherry (Sweet), Cherry Tomato, Chives, Cilantro, Collard Greens, Cranberry, Early Season Tomato, Elderberry, Fava Bean, Fig, Gooseberry, Grape (Table), Grape (Wine), Heat Tolerant Tomato, Heirloom Tomato, Hot Chilli, Kale, Kiwi (Fuzzy), Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry), Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Main Season Tomato, Medium Chilli, Mild Chilli, Mulberry, Mustard Greens, Nectarine, Parsley, Paste Tomato, Patio Tomato, Pawpaw, Pea, Peach, Pear, Plum (European), Plum (Japanese), Pomegranate, Quince, Radish, Raspberry (Red), Raspberry (Yellow/Gold), Rhubarb, Scallion, Shallot, Specialty Chilli, Spinach, Strawberry, Turnip. See the March page.
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in February in USDA zone 5?
1 crops go in this month in USDA zone 5: Super Hot Chilli.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 5?
Typically around 15 April, with the first autumn frost about 15 October. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.
What's ready to harvest in February in USDA zone 5?
Apple, Pear.
Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 5 September 2026.