🌱 February Seed Sowing Calendar (UK)
February is an early but important sowing month for UK gardeners. While outdoor conditions are often cold and wet, many seeds can be started indoors, in greenhouses, or under protection to give plants a valuable head start on the growing season.
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This calendar breaks February down by where to sow, helping you choose the right seeds for the right conditions.
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• 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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🏠 Indoors / Heated Propagator (Early February)
Ideal for slow-growing, long-season crops that need warmth.
Vegetables:
- Onions (from seed)
- Leeks
- Celery
- Chillies
- Peppers
- Tomatoes (only with good light and heat)
- Aubergines
Herbs:
- Basil (with heat)
- Parsley
- Chives
Flowers:
- Petunias
- Lobelia
- Begonias (from seed)
- Antirrhinums
🌿 Unheated Greenhouse / Cold Frame (Mid–Late February)
Suitable for hardy crops that tolerate cooler temperatures.
Vegetables:
- Lettuce (hardy varieties)
- Spinach
- Peas (early varieties)
- Broad beans
- Spring cabbage
Herbs:
- Coriander
- Dill
- Chervil
Flowers:
- Sweet peas
- Calendula
- Cornflowers
🌾 Direct Sowing Outdoors (Only If Conditions Allow)
Only sow outdoors if soil is workable, free-draining, and not frozen.
Vegetables:
- Broad beans
- Garlic (last chance planting)
- Shallots
Use fleece or cloches for protection in colder areas.
🧠 Late February: What to Prepare (Not Sow Yet)
Some crops benefit from preparation rather than sowing.
- Start chitting seed potatoes
- Clean and prepare seed trays and pots
- Organise seeds by sowing month
- Prepare labels and sowing plans
❄️ February Sowing Tips for UK Gardeners
- Use seed & cutting compost
- Avoid overwatering cold compost
- Prioritise light over heat once seeds germinate
- Sow little and often
- Label everything clearly
⚠️ Seeds Best Left Until March or Later
Avoid sowing these in February:
- Courgettes
- Squash
- Sweetcorn
- Climbing beans
- Carrots
- Beetroot
- Parsnips
They struggle in cold, low-light conditions.