Veg Seeds to Sow In February

Browse our collection of vegetables to plant in February and get your growing season off to a strong start. Parsnips and carrot seeds can be direct-sown outside under a cold frame or cloche this month. Other varieties need a bit of warmth to germinate, like chilli and sweet pepper seeds. If you’re not sure what to sow in February, this is the place to be. And if you want to grow your own potatoes, now’s the time to order your favourites and start chitting!

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Best veg seeds to plant in February

Add some colourful Mediterranean flair to your garden by sowing aubergines, basil, chillies and sweet peppers this month. Aubergine ‘Pinstripe’ has colourful striped fruit, Basil ‘Purple Ball’ has beautiful purple leaves and the fruits of Chilli ‘Prairie Fire’ ripen from cream through to yellow, orange, purple and red. It’s also a good month to start brassicas, including cabbage and cauliflower. Read our expert advice on sowing and growing vegetable seeds for tips, along with the Frequently Asked Questions below.

What are the hardiest seeds to sow in February?

Parsnips, broad beans and cabbages are hardy seeds that can all be sown in February in the UK.

Which veg seeds are suitable for containers?

If you grow your vegetables in pots and containers, try sowing Lettuce ‘Tom Thumb’, Aubergine ‘Patio Mix’ and basil seeds this month. You can also grow sweet peppers and chilli peppers in containers.

Which vegetable seeds produce quick crops?

As the name suggests, Broad Bean ‘Express’ is a quick cropper with pods ready in 14 weeks. Other quick crops to start in February include corn salad, Leaf Salad ‘Spicy Oriental Mix’ and ‘Winter Mix’.

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