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What to Plant in February, Sydney & Coastal NSW

55 crops you can sow in February across Sydney & Coastal NSW.

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In Season This Month

Herb (12)

Aloe Vera Basil Bay Laurel Chives Lemon Myrtle Lemon Verbena Lemongrass Native Ginger Parsley Thai Basil Vietnamese Coriander Vietnamese Mint

Leafy (11)

Chicory Kale Kang Kong (Water Spinach) Komatsuna Lettuce Mibuna Pigface Radicchio Silverbeet Warrigal Greens Watercress

Fruit (8)

Banana Bunya Nut Jaboticaba Kakadu Plum Loquat Midyim Berry Passionfruit Riberry

Brassica (6)

Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Collards Wombok

Root (5)

Beetroot Carrot Celeriac Spring Onion Swede

Fruiting (4)

Beans (bush) Cucumber Florence Fennel Zucchini

Micro (4)

Broccoli Sprouts Pea Shoots Radish Sprouts Sunflower Microgreens

Flower (3)

Cosmos Marigold Sunflower

Mushroom (2)

Oyster Mushroom Shiitake

All February Crops at a Glance

PlantCategoryHarvestSpacingCompanions
Aloe VeraHerb365d40cmSucculents, Herbs
BananaFruit450d300cmSweet potato
BasilHerb65d25cmTomato, Capsicum, Oregano
Bay LaurelHerb365d200cmn/a
Beans (bush)Fruiting65d20cmCorn, Carrot, Cucumber
BeetrootRoot65d10cmLettuce, Onion, Brassicas
BroccoliBrassica90d45cmBeetroot, Onion, Celery
Broccoli SproutsMicro7d1cmn/a
Brussels SproutsBrassica120d60cmBeetroot, Onion
Bunya NutFruit5110d1500cmNative plants
CabbageBrassica90d50cmBeetroot, Onion, Dill
CarrotRoot85d5cmLettuce, Onion, Leek
CauliflowerBrassica100d55cmBeetroot, Celery, Onion
CeleriacRoot150d30cmLeek, Beans, Brassicas
ChicoryLeafy90d30cmCarrot, Beans
ChivesHerb75d15cmCarrot, Tomato
CollardsBrassica75d45cmBeetroot, Onion, Dill
CosmosFlower60d30cmTomato, Beans, Capsicum
CucumberFruiting60d50cmBeans, Corn, Nasturtium
Florence FennelFruiting90d25cmLettuce, Peas
JaboticabaFruit1095d400cmTropical fruit trees
Kakadu PlumFruit1825d600cmNative plants
KaleLeafy70d40cmBeetroot, Onion, Celery
Kang Kong (Water Spinach)Leafy45d20cmn/a
KomatsunaLeafy35d20cmLettuce, Beans
Lemon MyrtleHerb365d300cmNative plants, Finger lime
Lemon VerbenaHerb90d100cmTomato, Beans
LemongrassHerb180d80cmn/a
LettuceLeafy55d25cmCarrot, Radish, Chives
LoquatFruit365d400cmFruit trees
MarigoldFlower50d25cmTomato, Beans, Capsicum
MibunaLeafy35d15cmLettuce, Radish
Midyim BerryFruit365d100cmNative plants, Lemon myrtle
Native GingerHerb365d60cmNative plants, Davidson plum
Oyster MushroomMushroom21d0cmn/a
ParsleyHerb80d20cmTomato, Carrot
PassionfruitFruit400d200cmn/a
Pea ShootsMicro12d1cmn/a
PigfaceLeafy60d40cmn/a
RadicchioLeafy80d30cmBeans, Carrot, Lettuce
Radish SproutsMicro8d1cmn/a
RiberryFruit730d400cmNative plants, Finger lime, Lemon myrtle
ShiitakeMushroom60d0cmn/a
SilverbeetLeafy60d30cmBeans, Onion, Lettuce
Spring OnionRoot60d10cmCarrot, Lettuce, Tomato
SunflowerFlower80d50cmCucumber, Corn, Tomato
Sunflower MicrogreensMicro10d1cmn/a
SwedeRoot90d25cmPeas, Lettuce, Onion
Thai BasilHerb60d25cmTomato, Capsicum, Eggplant
Vietnamese CorianderHerb40d30cmChilli, Eggplant
Vietnamese MintHerb60d30cmn/a
Warrigal GreensLeafy60d60cmn/a
WatercressLeafy40d15cmMint, Lettuce
WombokBrassica75d45cmOnion, Dill, Beetroot
ZucchiniFruiting60d80cmNasturtium, Corn, Beans

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in February in Sydney?

February in Sydney is summer, so focus on crops suited to warm temperate 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 Sydney 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 Sydney?

Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In February in Sydney, 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.

Do I need to adjust my planting for coastal vs western Sydney in February?

Yes. Coastal Sydney stays a few degrees milder than western Sydney, which gets hotter in summer and cooler in winter. Western Sydney gardeners may need more shade protection in summer and can plant warm-season crops a week or two earlier in spring. Coastal gardens benefit from the moderating ocean breeze.

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