7 Vegetables to Start From Seed in February

"February is technically midwinter in the Northern Hemisphere, when we reach the midpoint between winter and spring. Most places are still deeply immersed in the cold and snow that comes with the winter season, but that doesn't mean it's a bad time for growing vegetable seeds. February happens to be a perfect time for getting the seed starting station together, and for many farmers, it's a great time to start some of them."

"If you live in one of these perpetually cold and icy areas that freeze for a long time in winter, you can still start seeds in a protected area. A seed starting station can be in your home, in a controlled environment. A standalone climate-controlled greenhouse is another great option for indoor seed starting when it's still cold outside. Cold frames can be climate-controlled, but are typically best used when oriented toward the sun."

February marks midwinter in the Northern Hemisphere while many regions remain cold and snowy, yet it serves as an ideal time to organize seed-starting operations and begin sowing. Starting long-maturing crops now provides a head start that yields larger, healthier produce faster. Seed starting can occur indoors, in controlled home environments, or in climate-controlled greenhouses. Cold frames, low tunnels, and high tunnels capture and store solar thermal energy to warm air and soil. In equatorial areas, frost risk is lower and seeds can be started in diverse environments if insect pest pressures are managed. Planning and building seasonal extension tools enables early market-ready vegetables.

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