February · Late winter
What to sow in February in Seoul
18 crops are in their window this month in Seoul — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 26 Mar
First frost≈ 11 Nov
Frost-free daysFrom 26 Mar
February averages-4°–5°C
Vegetables
11 in season
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Daikon Radish
Direct sow · cold weather sweetens the roots after a light frost
Ginger
Start indoors · start indoors in late winter; it needs a long season
Horseradish
Plant root cuttings · dig roots after fall frost for the best flavor
Lettuce
Direct sow · sow little and often for a steady salad supply
Herbs
7 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
Chives
Start indoors · perennial clumps, snip leaves for repeat harvests
Oregano
Start indoors · slow from seed, keep soil warm to germinate
Parsley
Start indoors · slow to sprout, soak seeds overnight first
Sage
Start indoors · slow grower, start early and harden off well
Fruit · nothing to sow this month