🌱 What Herbs to Sow in February

February is a great time to start sowing herbs in the UK — mainly indoors or under cover. Many herbs have slow germination or long growing seasons, so an early start now leads to stronger plants and earlier harvests later in the year.

⭐ Recommended Products — February Gardening Essentials

• Early Spring Seed Collection (February Sowing)
A pack of seeds suited for February sowing — think early onions, brassicas, tomatoes, chillies, and early flowers like pansies and primroses. Great for getting a head start on the growing season.
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• Seed & Cutting Propagation Compost
Fine, well-draining compost formulated for seeds and cuttings. Essential for giving young roots the ideal environment to establish strongly without rotting.
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• Seed Trays & Propagator Kit
Includes reusable seed trays, modules, and clear lids to create a controlled germination environment. Helps maintain humidity and protects young seedlings.
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• Heat Mat & Grow Lights for Seed Starting
Provides bottom heat and supplemental light — especially helpful in February’s low light and cooler temperatures to improve germination and early growth.
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• Plant Labels & Waterproof Marker Set
Keep track of your sowings with durable labels and a weather-proof pen — very useful when starting lots of different seeds in February.
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🌿 Herbs Best Sown Indoors in February

These herbs benefit from warmth, light, and protection.

🌿 Parsley

• Sow in trays or small pots
• Keep at 15–20°C
• Germination can take 2–4 weeks

Why sow now:
Parsley is slow to germinate, so early sowing gives usable plants sooner.

🌱 Chives

• Sow thinly in pots or modules
• Keep frost-free and well lit

Why sow now:
Easy to germinate and perfect for indoor growing.

🌿 Coriander

• Sow in small pots
• Keep cool but frost-free

Why sow now:
February sowings establish well before bolting later in spring.

🌿 Basil (with warmth)

• Sow only if you can provide warmth (18–22°C)
• Needs strong light

Why sow now:
Gives an early supply, but only suitable for indoor growing at this stage.

🌾 Herbs to Sow in an Unheated Greenhouse or Cold Frame

These tolerate cooler conditions but still need protection.

🌿 Dill

• Sow in pots or modules
• Protect from frost

Why sow now:
Early sowings establish strong roots before warmer weather.

🌿 Chervil

• Sow thinly in trays or pots
• Prefers cooler conditions

Why sow now:
Grows best before temperatures rise too much.

🪴 Herbs You Can Grow on a Windowsill

Ideal for small spaces and beginners.

• Parsley
• Chives
• Coriander
• Basil (with warmth)

These provide fresh leaves long before outdoor herbs are ready.

❄️ February Herb Sowing Tips

• Use fine seed compost
• Keep compost moist, not wet
• Provide as much light as possible
• Be patient with slow germinators
• Label pots clearly

⚠️ Herbs Better Left Until Later

Avoid sowing these in February:

• Mint (best from plants later)
• Rosemary (slow and unreliable from seed)
• Thyme (better sown in spring)
• Sage (sow later or buy plants)