These guidelines consider lunar phases and can be applied to a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, greens, and ornamental plants.
February 2025 Overview
- Favorable Sowing/Planting Dates:
February 1, 4, 5, 8–10, 15–24 - Unfavorable Dates for Garden Work:
February 12, 25–28
Root Crops
- Potatoes, Jerusalem Artichoke:
February 16–20, 23, 24 - Carrots, Beets, Parsnips:
February 16–20, 23, 24 - Sweet Potatoes:
February 1, 4, 5, 13, 14, 18–20, 23, 24 - Radish, Turnips:
February 1–5, 9, 10, 16–20, 23, 24 - Celery, Root Parsley:
February 16–24
Onion Family
- Onions:
February 16–20, 23, 24 - Green Onions, Chives:
February 1–3, 9, 10, 16–24 - Garlic:
February 4, 5, 16–24 - Leeks:
February 4, 5, 16–24
Vegetable Crops
- Tomatoes, Physalis:
February 4, 5, 9, 10, 18–20, 23, 24 - Peppers, Eggplants:
February 4, 5, 9, 10, 18–20, 23, 24 - Cucumbers:
February 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 18–20, 23, 24 - Broccoli, Cauliflower:
February 4, 5, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 - Cabbage (Medium and Late):
February 4, 5, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 - Early Cabbage, Kale, Collard Greens:
February 1–5, 9, 10, 16–20, 23, 24 - Celery (Leaf Stalk):
February 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 23, 24 - Zucchini, Squash:
February 1–5, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 - Pumpkin:
February 9, 10, 23, 24 - Gourds (Melons, Watermelons):
February 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 18–20, 23, 24 - Legumes (Beans, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas):
February 4–8, 16, 17, 23, 24
Greens and Herbs
- Lettuce, Chicory:
February 1–5, 9, 10, 16–24 - Spinach:
February 2–5, 9, 10, 16–24 - Arugula, Watercress, Leaf Mustard:
February 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 16–24 - Chard, Sorrel:
February 4, 5, 9, 10, 16–22 - Dill, Parsley, Cilantro:
February 1–5, 9, 10, 16–24 - Basil, Oregano, Rosemary:
February 4, 5, 9, 10, 16–22 - Medicinal and Tea Herbs:
February 4, 5, 9, 10, 13–17 - Microgreens:
February 1–5, 9, 10, 16–24
Berry and Fruit Crops
- Strawberries, Garden Strawberries:
February 4–8, 9, 10, 18–20, 23, 24 - Apple Trees:
February 4, 5, 21–24 - Pear, Quince:
February 4, 5, 16–20, 23, 24 - Apricot, Cherry, Plum, Peach:
February 4, 5, 16–24 - Sweet Cherry:
February 4, 5, 11 - Grapes:
February 18–24
Ornamental Plants
- Annual Flowers:
February 4, 5, 9, 10, 13–17, 23, 24 - Conifers:
February 13–15, 21, 22 - Green Manures:
February 2–5, 9, 10, 13–15, 21, 22
Lunar Phases in February 2025
- Full Moon: February 12
- New Moon: February 28
- First Quarter: February 5
- Last Quarter: February 20
Best Days for Garden Tasks
- Seed Germination: February 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 16–20, 23, 24
- Watering: February 1, 9, 10, 18–20
- Pruning & Shaping: February 6–8, 14, 18–26
- Grafting & Budding: February 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 23, 24, 27, 28
- Pest & Disease Control: February 1, 6–8, 12–15, 25–28
Use this lunar-based guide to optimize your February sowing and gardening. Favorable dates can help ensure healthier plants and better harvests, while paying attention to unfavorable periods can prevent loss of time and resources.
