What to Plant in February — Zone 6

February ends about 6 weeks before zone 6's average last frost (Apr 10) — prime seed-starting territory.

Start seeds indoors — Counted back from the last frost so transplants are ready on time.

🥬 Lettuce Feb 27 – Mar 13 45–60 days to maturity
🥬 Kale Feb 27 – Mar 13 55–65 days to maturity
🍃 Collard Greens Feb 27 – Mar 13 60–75 days to maturity
🥬 Cabbage Feb 13 – Feb 27 65–85 days to maturity
🥦 Broccoli Feb 20 – Mar 6 60–75 days to maturity
🥦 Cauliflower Feb 20 – Mar 6 60–80 days to maturity
🥬 Brussels Sprouts Feb 27 – Mar 13 90–110 days to maturity
🧅 Onions Jan 30 – Feb 13 90–110 days to maturity
🧅 Leeks Jan 30 – Feb 13 100–120 days to maturity
🥬 Celery Jan 30 – Feb 13 100–120 days to maturity
🍅 Tomatoes Feb 13 – Feb 27 60–85 days to maturity
🫑 Peppers Jan 30 – Feb 13 60–90 days to maturity
🍆 Eggplant Jan 30 – Feb 13 65–80 days to maturity
🍏 Tomatillos Feb 13 – Feb 27 70–80 days to maturity
🌿 Basil Feb 27 – Mar 13 30–60 days to maturity
🌿 Parsley Jan 30 – Feb 13 70–90 days to maturity
🌱 Chives Feb 13 – Feb 27 75–85 days to maturity
🌿 Thyme Jan 30 – Feb 13 90–120 days to maturity
🌿 Oregano Feb 13 – Feb 27 80–90 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds Feb 27 – Mar 13 50–60 days to maturity

Transplant outdoors — Set out sturdy transplants during these windows.

🧅 Onions Feb 27 – Mar 13 90–110 days to maturity

Direct sow — Seeds straight into garden soil.

🫛 Peas Feb 27 – Mar 13 55–70 days to maturity
🍃 Spinach Feb 27 – Mar 13 40–50 days to maturity

Windows use zone 6's typical frost dates (Apr 10 / Oct 22). For your own city's dates, run the frost lookup — the planting calendar then localizes everything automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What can I plant outside in February in zone 6?

3 crops can go in the ground: onions, peas, spinach. Exact windows are in the tables above — early and late in the month can differ by a full frost date.

What seeds should I start indoors in February in zone 6?

Lettuce, kale, collard greens, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, onions, and 12 more — each is counted back from zone 6's average last frost around Apr 10, so transplants are ready exactly when the garden is.

Is February the right time for tomatoes in zone 6?

For seed-starting, yes: sow indoors Feb 13 – Feb 27. Transplanting waits until after the Apr 10 average last frost.