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Sowing in February

February is the windowsill month. Tomatoes, peppers and chillies need a long run-up and want sowing into trays now, while outdoors the soil is usually still too cold and too wet. Under fleece or in a cold frame the first direct sowings are possible; otherwise waiting pays.

Start indoors in February

7 plants

Sow outdoors in February

1 plant

Harvest in February

6 plants

These timings are for the moderate climate band. In the mild west everything runs about two weeks earlier, in harsh uplands two weeks later. Adjust for your region

All timings are guide values for the given climate, not a guarantee. Weather, aspect and variety all have a say.