Mid-South: February 2019

So here in Atlanta we ended January with freezing temps. We started off February with an absolutely gorgeous day, albeit a little breezy, & by next week we may be in the 70's... So that means my fruit trees & blueberry bushes will be budding & getting an early start. The fire ants may be emerging early. And we ALL know that the polar air stream will drop back down to freeze us again before it's all over.

Gotta love the south. At least the Superbowl tomorrow should be nice. I remember the last one here in Atlanta - awful weather....!

Seed catalogs still coming in. I've managed to resist ordering any more, lol!

There's lots we can start doing to get our gardens ready for this season. This is from Gardenate. Keep in mind that it says zone 7b. But the other Mid-South zones are quite similar:

Planting now in February for the USA - Zone 7b 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 Sow seed 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
Pumpkin Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks 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

What's happening in YOUR garden?

Have fun & show us your photos!

Enjoy your Superbowl! Dang those late freezes. I hope they don't hurt the buds.