Your February Gardening Checklist

If you’ve still got unfinished tasks from January, now’s the time to catch up. Even in the cold, you can still take action, especially if you have access to a heated greenhouse, polytunnel, or sunny windowsill for early sowings. If not, don't worry—slightly later sowings will catch up. 

Here's your updated checklist for making the most of this month in the garden.

Vegetable Garden Tasks

Even if the soil is frozen or soggy, there’s plenty you can do to prepare for the growing season:

Broad Beans : In mild, well-drained soils, sow broad beans directly under cloches. In wetter areas, sow under cover to avoid leggy growth.

Early Cauliflowers: Start sowing early cauliflowers undercover. These can be a bit tricky in cold months, but with a bit of care, you’ll have healthy seedlings ready for the spring.

Jerusalem Artichokes : Time to plant Jerusalem artichokes in well-prepared soil. They’re hardy and will thrive with a little early attention.

Lift Root Vegetables : If you haven’t already, lift parsnips, swedes, and other root vegetables from last year. This frees up space for the new crops coming in.

Early Potatoes : In colder regions, start early potatoes in pots. In milder climates, plant them under cloches outside to give them a head start.

Tomato Sowing : If conditions are right (i.e., warm and bright enough), now’s a good time to sow early tomato seeds, so they have a head start when spring arrives.

Weed Control : Keep on top of weeds around onions, garlic, and early cabbage. These will thrive better with minimal competition for resources.

Fruit Garden Tasks