February · Late winter
What to sow in February in Milan
40 crops are in their window this month in Milan — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 16 Mar
First frost≈ 1 Dec
Frost-free daysFrom 16 Mar
February averages3°–10°C
Vegetables
30 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Broccoli
Transplant seedlings · keep soil evenly moist for tight, tender heads
Carrots
Direct sow · thin seedlings early so roots have room to grow
Choy Sum
Direct sow · cut flowering stems young for the most tender bite
Herbs
9 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
Chervil
Direct sow · prefers cool shade, bolts quickly once hot
Chives
Start indoors · perennial clumps, snip leaves for repeat harvests
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Oregano
Start indoors · slow from seed, keep soil warm to germinate
Fruit
1 in season
Strawberries
Plant runners · pinch off first-year flowers for stronger plants