What vegetables are best to grow in February?

In February, vegetables suitable for sowing include early spring cucumbers, radishes, bamboo leaves, bitter endive , amaranth, osmanthus, bracken, golden sponge gourd, lettuce, Chinese cabbage , Chinese cabbage, spinach, amaranth, gray-gray vegetables , spring melons, ridged sponge gourds, green beans and cowpeas. The type of vegetables you choose to grow should be determined by local climatic conditions. Let’s take a look at what vegetables are best to grow in February.

1. Spring Radish

Spring is the ideal time to sow spring radish, and you should choose fast-growing and cold-tolerant varieties. It is usually sown in mid-to-late February, and varieties with short growth cycles , cold resistance, and not prone to hollowing are selected. After sowing, the seeds should be evenly spread on the soil surface, watered appropriately and covered with a film, and they will germinate in about 4 to 5 days. When the seedlings grow 2 to 3 leaves, carry out seedling management such as checking the seedlings and replanting them.

2. Peas

Peas are best sown in early spring in February. Choose varieties with a short growth cycle so that they can be harvested in summer after spring sowing. When planting, you should use humus soil or sandy loam that is rich in trace elements and loose, and carry out seed germination treatment.

3. Cauliflower

Cauliflower has a wide adaptability and can be grown almost all year round. February is suitable for planting mid- to late-maturing varieties. Cauliflower requires plenty of sunlight and is not suitable for growing in low-lying areas.

4. Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is a semi-cold-resistant vegetable and is suitable for sowing in February. The sowing period can last from February to December depending on the region. Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum does not require much light and prefers low light environment and moist soil. In cold weather, mulch can be used to retain heat.

5. Spring Celery

Spring celery adapts to cold environments, and spring is its suitable cultivation season. In some northern areas, planting can begin around February.

6. Lettuce

Lettuce prefers a cool environment and is suitable for planting in spring and autumn. In the southern coastal areas, it can also be planted from winter to early spring.

7. Coriander

Coriander is a four-season vegetable and can be grown all year round. The best sowing time is February, June and September each year.

In short, there are still many vegetables suitable for sowing in February. You can choose which vegetables to plant based on your needs and the environmental temperature conditions in your area.