February · Late winter
What to sow in February in Vancouver
47 crops are in their window this month in Vancouver — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 10 Mar
First frost≈ 6 Nov
Frost-free daysFrom 10 Mar
February averages3°–8°C
Vegetables
34 in season
Artichoke
Start indoors · seedlings need a cold snap to set buds in year one
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
Herbs
11 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
Garlic Chives
Start indoors · divide clumps every 3 years to keep them vigorous
Fruit
2 in season
Blueberries
Plant bushes · needs acidic soil and a second variety to pollinate
Strawberries
Plant runners · pinch off first-year flowers for stronger plants