New England Feb 2018

CapeCoddess wrote:OK, so this must be an April Fools joke but in February....
I received this email from GardenGate today:

Planting now in February for the USA - Zone 7a zone

Artichokes (Globe) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from January

Asparagus Plant crowns Harvest from 24 months

Beetroot
(also Beets) Sow seed Harvest from May

Broccoli Sow seed Harvest from April

Brussels sprouts Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from June

Cabbage Sow seed Harvest from May

Cape Gooseberry
(also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from June

Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from May

Carrot Sow seed Harvest from June

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

Chicory
(also Witloof, Belgian endive) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from July

Chilli peppers
(also Hot peppers) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from May

Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) Sow seed Harvest from May

Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) Sow seed Harvest from April

Eggplant
(also Aubergine) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from June

Kale
(also Borecole) Sow seed Harvest from May

Leeks Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from July

Lettuce Sow seed Harvest from May

Marrow Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from June

Mint
(also Garden mint) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from May

Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) Sow seed Harvest from April

Mustard greens
(also gai choy) Sow seed Harvest from April

Onion Sow seed Harvest from September

Parsnip Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from July

Potato Plant seed potatoes Harvest from July

Radish Sow seed Harvest from April

Rhubarb Plant crowns Harvest from 12 months

Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from May

Spinach
(also English spinach) Sow seed Harvest from April

Strawberries (from seeds) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from 12 months

Tomato Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks Harvest from May

Turnip Sow seed Harvest from May

The undercover sowings I understand but anything I tried to direct sow  this month would sit on top of the frozen solid MM for the birds to feast on.

Anyway, I'm not starting anything yet.  It's too early for my area and I'm not motivated.

Anyone else planting inside right now?

quiltbea wrote:Is anyone sowing seeds yet?   It seems to me I started some cool crops in February and to tell the truth, I'm missing those starting beds.

CapeCoddess wrote:

Nope, no seed starting yet. It's on my to-do list, and I've seen that I've done it at this time in years past, but not feeling moved to yet.