Even though winter isn’t over, February is the perfect month to get a head start on your spring garden! By starting seeds indoors now, you’ll give your plants a strong foundation for a vibrant, productive growing season. From colorful flowers to fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, here’s what you can sow this month using organic seeds from Fontana Seeds
Flowers to Brighten Your Garden
Bring early color and attract pollinators by starting these flower seeds indoors:
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Organic Bee & Butterfly Mixture– a pollinator-friendly mix for vibrant blooms.
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California Poppy XL Jelly Beans– easy-to-grow, bright orange poppies.
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Nasturtium Sahin’s Rumba– edible flowers with a peppery bite.
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Hollyhock Chater’s Double Mix– classic tall blooms for dramatic garden displays.
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Craspedia Globosa (Billy Button)– quirky globe-shaped flowers perfect for cut arrangements.
These flowers are easy to start indoors and will thrive when transplanted outdoors after the frost passes.
Vegetables for Early Spring Growth
Give your veggies a head start by sowing these seeds indoors this month:
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Organic Cherry Tomato Zuckertraube– juicy early cherry tomatoes.
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Organic Tomato Marmande– a flavorful classic tomato.
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Organic Cucumber Marketmore– perfect for indoor sowing and later transplant.
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Organic Spinach Renegade– quick to sprout and ideal for early harvests.
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Organic Pea First Early May– sow indoors or in a protected spot for an early crop.
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Organic Carrot Nantes– sow outdoors as soon as the soil starts to warm.
Starting these seeds indoors ensures stronger, healthier plants ready to produce a bountiful spring harvest.
Herbs to Grow for Flavor and Fragrance
Bring fresh flavors into your kitchen this year by starting these herbs indoors:
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Organic Basil Dark Opal– deep purple leaves for culinary and ornamental use.
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Organic Parsley Italian Giant– robust and versatile parsley.
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Organic Thyme German Winter– hardy thyme, perfect for containers.
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Organic Dill– fast-growing for salads and pickles.
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Organic Coriander– fresh coriander/cilantro for sauces and garnishes.
Herbs thrive on windowsills, giving gardeners fresh greenery even before spring fully arrives.
Quick Seed-Starting Tips
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Use quality seed trays or small pots filled with well-draining compost.
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Label your seeds to keep track of varieties.
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Provide plenty of light — a sunny south-facing window or grow lights help prevent leggy seedlings.
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Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
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Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors to avoid shock.
Starting your seeds now means your garden will hit spring in full bloom and flavor!
Ready to get started? Browse all these seeds and bring your garden to life this spring.