What to Plant in February — Zone 10

February sits inside zone 10's frost-free season (Jan 25 – Dec 20) — everything on this page can go straight into warm soil.

Transplant outdoors — Set out sturdy transplants during these windows.

🥬 Brussels Sprouts Jan 25 – Feb 8 90–110 days to maturity
🥬 Celery Jan 25 – Feb 8 100–120 days to maturity
🍅 Tomatoes Feb 1 – Feb 8 60–85 days to maturity
🫑 Peppers Feb 8 – Feb 15 60–90 days to maturity
🍆 Eggplant Feb 8 – Feb 15 65–80 days to maturity
🍏 Tomatillos Feb 1 – Feb 8 70–80 days to maturity
🥒 Cucumbers Feb 1 – Feb 8 50–70 days to maturity
🥒 Zucchini Feb 1 – Feb 8 45–60 days to maturity
🎃 Winter Squash Feb 1 – Feb 8 85–110 days to maturity
🎃 Pumpkins Feb 1 – Feb 8 90–110 days to maturity
🍉 Watermelon Feb 8 – Feb 15 75–95 days to maturity
🍈 Cantaloupe Feb 8 – Feb 15 75–90 days to maturity
🌶️ Okra Feb 15 – Feb 22 55–65 days to maturity
🍠 Sweet Potatoes Feb 8 – Feb 22 90–120 days to maturity
🌿 Basil Feb 1 – Feb 8 30–60 days to maturity
🌿 Thyme Jan 25 – Feb 8 90–120 days to maturity
🌿 Oregano Jan 25 – Feb 8 80–90 days to maturity
🌸 Zinnias Feb 1 – Feb 8 60–70 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds Feb 1 – Feb 8 50–60 days to maturity

Direct sow — Seeds straight into garden soil.

🥒 Cucumbers Feb 1 – Feb 8 50–70 days to maturity
🥒 Zucchini Feb 1 – Feb 8 45–60 days to maturity
🎃 Winter Squash Feb 1 – Feb 8 85–110 days to maturity
🎃 Pumpkins Feb 1 – Feb 8 90–110 days to maturity
🍉 Watermelon Feb 8 – Feb 15 75–95 days to maturity
🍈 Cantaloupe Feb 8 – Feb 15 75–90 days to maturity
🌽 Sweet Corn Feb 1 – Feb 8 65–90 days to maturity
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Feb 1 – Feb 8 50–60 days to maturity
🫘 Pole Beans Feb 1 – Feb 8 60–70 days to maturity
🌶️ Okra Feb 8 – Feb 22 55–65 days to maturity
🌿 Basil Feb 8 – Feb 15 30–60 days to maturity
🌻 Sunflowers Feb 1 – Feb 8 70–100 days to maturity
🌸 Zinnias Feb 1 – Feb 8 60–70 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds Feb 1 – Feb 8 50–60 days to maturity
🌺 Nasturtiums Feb 1 – Feb 8 55–65 days to maturity

Windows use zone 10's typical frost dates (Jan 25 / Dec 20). For your own city's dates, run the frost lookup — the planting calendar then localizes everything automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What can I plant outside in February in zone 10?

24 crops can go in the ground: brussels sprouts, celery, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, cucumbers, zucchini, and 16 more. Exact windows are in the tables above — early and late in the month can differ by a full frost date.

Is February the right time for tomatoes in zone 10?

Yes — February is tomato transplanting time in zone 10 (Feb 1 – Feb 8).