What to Plant in February, Canberra & ACT

44 crops you can sow in February across Canberra & ACT.

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In Season This Month

All February Crops at a Glance

Plant	Category	Harvest	Spacing	Companions
Amaranth	Leafy	30d	30cm	Corn, Onion
Bay Laurel	Herb	365d	200cm	—
Beans (bush)	Fruiting	65d	20cm	Corn, Carrot, Cucumber
Beetroot	Root	65d	10cm	Lettuce, Onion, Brassicas
Bok Choy	Leafy	50d	20cm	Beetroot, Celery
Broccoli	Brassica	90d	45cm	Beetroot, Onion, Celery
Broccoli Sprouts	Micro	7d	1cm	—
Brussels Sprouts	Brassica	120d	60cm	Beetroot, Onion
Bunya Nut	Fruit	5475d	1500cm	Native plants
Cabbage	Brassica	90d	50cm	Beetroot, Onion, Dill
Carrot	Root	85d	5cm	Lettuce, Onion, Leek
Cauliflower	Brassica	100d	55cm	Beetroot, Celery, Onion
Celeriac	Root	150d	30cm	Leek, Beans, Brassicas
Chicory	Leafy	90d	30cm	Carrot, Beans
Chives	Herb	75d	15cm	Carrot, Tomato
Florence Fennel	Fruiting	90d	25cm	Lettuce, Peas
Good King Henry	Leafy	90d	40cm	Fruit trees
Hamburg Parsley	Root	120d	15cm	Tomato, Asparagus
Jaboticaba	Fruit	2555d	400cm	Tropical fruit trees
Kale	Leafy	70d	40cm	Beetroot, Onion, Celery
Komatsuna	Leafy	35d	20cm	Lettuce, Beans
Lemon Verbena	Herb	90d	100cm	Tomato, Beans
Lettuce	Leafy	55d	25cm	Carrot, Radish, Chives
Loquat	Fruit	1095d	400cm	Fruit trees
Mandarin	Fruit	1095d	400cm	Nasturtium, Marigold
Mibuna	Leafy	35d	15cm	Lettuce, Radish
Midyim Berry	Fruit	365d	100cm	Native plants, Lemon myrtle
Oyster Mushroom	Mushroom	21d	—	—
Parsley	Herb	80d	20cm	Tomato, Carrot
Passionfruit	Fruit	400d	200cm	—
Pea Shoots	Micro	12d	1cm	—
Pigface	Leafy	60d	40cm	—
Pineapple	Fruit	540d	60cm	—
Radicchio	Leafy	80d	30cm	Beans, Carrot, Lettuce
Radish Sprouts	Micro	8d	1cm	—
Salsify	Root	120d	15cm	Carrot, Lettuce, Onion
Scorzonera	Root	120d	15cm	Carrot, Onion
Shiitake	Mushroom	60d	—	—
Silverbeet	Leafy	60d	30cm	Beans, Onion, Lettuce
Sunflower	Flower	80d	50cm	Cucumber, Corn, Tomato
Sunflower Microgreens	Micro	10d	1cm	—
Tamarillo	Fruit	540d	300cm	—
Wombok	Brassica	75d	45cm	Onion, Dill, Beetroot
Zucchini	Fruiting	60d	80cm	Nasturtium, Corn, Beans

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in February in Canberra?

February in Canberra is summer, so focus on crops suited to cool continental conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.

How do I keep my Canberra garden alive in the February heat?

Water deeply in the early morning before the heat sets in. Mulch beds 8 to 10 centimetres deep to retain moisture and cool the soil. Use shade cloth (30 to 50 percent) over leafy greens and lettuce. Prioritise heat-tolerant crops like sweet potato, okra, and beans.

How often should I water my vegetable garden in February in Canberra?

Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In February in Canberra, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.

When is the last frost in Canberra and how does that affect February planting?

Canberra's last frost typically falls in mid to late October, though frost can occur into November in some years. In February, plan your planting around this date. Frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes, basil, and beans should wait until frost risk has passed. Use frost cloth to protect early plantings.

What to Plant in February, Canberra & ACT

In Season This Month

Leafy (11)

Fruit (8)

Root (6)

Brassica (5)

Herb (4)

Micro (4)

Fruiting (3)

Mushroom (2)

Flower (1)