What to plant in February

Sow now

• Basil (direct sow / trays) Frost-tender - start indoors, transplant after last frost. Pinch flowers to extend harvest.
• Courgette (direct sow / trays) Sow after last frost. Grow at least two plants for better pollination. Space 1m apart.
• Beetroot (direct sow) Direct sow, thin to 10cm apart. Frost-tolerant.
• Carrot (direct sow) Direct sow only - don't transplant. Keep soil moist until germination.
• Silverbeet (direct sow / trays) Hardy leafy green. Pick outer leaves for continuous harvest.
• Radish (direct sow) Direct sow, thin to avoid overcrowding. Very quick-growing - succession sow every 2 weeks.
• Pak Choy (direct sow) Direct sow. Cut-and-come-again Asian green, tolerant of an unusually wide sowing season. Can bolt in extended hot spells - part-shade in summer.
• Peas (direct sow) Direct sow. Fix nitrogen in soil.
• Lettuce (direct sow / trays) Succession sow every 2-3 weeks. Shade cloth in summer to prevent bolting.
• Beans (Climbing) (direct sow) Direct sow after last frost risk has passed. Needs a support structure. ~90 days to harvest.
• Spinach (direct sow / trays) Bolts in heat rather than being frost-sensitive. Succession sow for continuous harvest. ~50-70 days to harvest.

Transplant

• Basil
• Cucumber

Harvest

• Tomato
• Basil
• Capsicum
• Eggplant
• Courgette
• Beetroot
• Carrot
• Silverbeet
• Brussels Sprouts
• Onion
• Radish
• Shallot
• Pak Choy
• Peas
• Broccoli
• Lettuce
• Broad Beans
• Beans (Climbing)
• Cucumber
• Spinach