What to Plant in February — Zone 7

February ends about 4 weeks before zone 7's average last frost (Mar 30) — prime seed-starting territory.

Start seeds indoors — Counted back from the last frost so transplants are ready on time.

🥬 Lettuce	Feb 16 – Mar 2	45–60 days to maturity
🥬 Kale	Feb 16 – Mar 2	55–65 days to maturity
🌈 Swiss Chard	Feb 23 – Mar 9	50–60 days to maturity
🍃 Collard Greens	Feb 16 – Mar 2	60–75 days to maturity
🥬 Cabbage	Feb 2 – Feb 16	65–85 days to maturity
🥦 Broccoli	Feb 9 – Feb 23	60–75 days to maturity
🥦 Cauliflower	Feb 9 – Feb 23	60–80 days to maturity
🥬 Brussels Sprouts	Feb 16 – Mar 2	90–110 days to maturity
🧅 Onions	Jan 19 – Feb 2	90–110 days to maturity
🧅 Leeks	Jan 19 – Feb 2	100–120 days to maturity
🥬 Celery	Jan 19 – Feb 2	100–120 days to maturity
🍅 Tomatoes	Feb 2 – Feb 16	60–85 days to maturity
🫑 Peppers	Jan 19 – Feb 2	60–90 days to maturity
🍆 Eggplant	Jan 19 – Feb 2	65–80 days to maturity
🍏 Tomatillos	Feb 2 – Feb 16	70–80 days to maturity
🌿 Basil	Feb 16 – Mar 2	30–60 days to maturity
🌿 Parsley	Jan 19 – Feb 2	70–90 days to maturity
🌱 Chives	Feb 2 – Feb 16	75–85 days to maturity
🌿 Thyme	Jan 19 – Feb 2	90–120 days to maturity
🌿 Oregano	Feb 2 – Feb 16	80–90 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds	Feb 16 – Mar 2	50–60 days to maturity

Transplant outdoors — Set out sturdy transplants during these windows.

🧅 Onions

Feb 16 – Mar 2

90–110 days to maturity

Direct sow — Seeds straight into garden soil.

🫛 Peas	Feb 16 – Mar 2	55–70 days to maturity
🍃 Spinach	Feb 16 – Mar 2	40–50 days to maturity
🌿 Arugula	Feb 23 – Mar 9	30–40 days to maturity
🌶️ Radishes	Feb 23 – Mar 9	22–30 days to maturity

Windows use zone 7's typical frost dates (Mar 30 / Nov 3). 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 7?

5 crops can go in the ground: onions, peas, spinach, arugula, radishes. Exact windows are in the tables above — early and late in the month can differ by a full frost date.

What seeds should I start indoors in February in zone 7?

Lettuce, kale, swiss chard, collard greens, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and 13 more — each is counted back from zone 7's average last frost around Mar 30, so transplants are ready exactly when the garden is.

Is February the right time for tomatoes in zone 7?

For seed-starting, yes: sow indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16. Transplanting waits until after the Mar 30 average last frost.