February · Late summer
What to sow in February in Christchurch
30 crops are in their window this month in Christchurch — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 9 Nov
First frost≈ 10 Apr
Frost-free days68 days
February averages11°–23°C
Vegetables
26 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Beets
Direct sow · soak seed clusters overnight to speed germination
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Bush Beans
Direct sow · sow after soil warms; skip cold, wet spring soil
Herbs
4 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Fruit · nothing to sow this month