Planting in February for Canada - Zone 7a Mild Temperate regions
| Asparagus | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 24 months |
|
Broad beans
(also Fava bean) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Broccoli | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| Brussels sprouts | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Cabbage | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
|
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| Cardoon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from November |
| Cauliflower | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Celeriac | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Celery | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Chilli
(also Hot peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
|
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Eggplant
(also Aubergine) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Globe artichokes | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Leeks | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Lettuce | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
|
Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from April |
| Onion | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Pak Choy | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
|
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Pumpkin | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Rosemary | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
|
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
|
Swedes
(also Rutabagas) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| Tomato | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| Turnip | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
Planting in March
| Asparagus | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 24 months |
|
Asparagus Pea
(also Winged bean) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Broad beans
(also Fava bean) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Broccoli | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Brussels sprouts | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Burdock
(also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Cabbage | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
|
Cape Gooseberry
(also Golden Berry, ) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Cardoon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from December |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Cauliflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Celeriac | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Celery | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Chilli
(also Hot peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
|
Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
|
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Eggplant
(also Aubergine) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Fennel
(also Bronze fennel) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Florence Fennel
(also Finocchio) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Garlic | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Globe artichokes | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Leeks | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Luffa
(also Loofah, plant sponge) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Marrow | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
|
Okra
(also Ladyfinger, gumbo) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Onion | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| Pak Choy | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Parsnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Potato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Pumpkin | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Rhubarb | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Rocket
(also Arugula/Rucola) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Rockmelon
(also Canteloupe) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Rosemary | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Snow Peas
(also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Spinach
(also English spinach) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Swedes
(also Rutabagas) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
|
Sweet Marjoram
(also Knotted marjoram) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
|
Thyme
(also Common thyme) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from February |
| Tomatillo | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Tomato | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Turnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
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