As of: February 11, 2024, 6:17 a.m
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Anyone who thinks that there is nothing to do for the garden in February is wrong.
Many plants can already be grown indoors.
Kassel – The trees are still bare, people are still eagerly awaiting spring flowers.
Nevertheless, there is a lot to do in the garden all year round.
Some plants should be cut back in February.
Even if very few plants can survive the temperatures in the second month of the year unprotected outdoors, on the windowsill, in the cold frame or - if available - in the greenhouse you can get started.
Pre-growing in February - These plants manage to grow despite freezing temperatures
Pre-cultivation can begin as early as February, when the weather outside is usually still wintry.
This gives the plants a small head start in growth.
The seeds then spend the first few weeks protected indoors.
According to plantura.garden
, these vegetables can
be planted as early as February:
paprika
chili
Pepperoni
eggplant
celery root
Bulbous fennel
Cucumbers
Herbs such as basil, chervil and marjoram can also be grown.
According to
krautundrueben.de,
tomatoes can also be planted if conditions are good.
If you're not stressed, it's better to wait until March.
If you want to get an early start, start sowing indoors in February © Alla Rudenko /Imago
Growing plants despite winter weather: Tips for sowing indoors
While some plants love the cooler temperature near the window, others need more warmth.
According to Ökotest
, eggplant, chili, peppers and hot peppers prefer
a higher germination temperature between 22 and 28 degrees.
The plants can be grown in yogurt cups or egg cartons, for example.
Special potting soil with less fertilizer is also recommended, according to
Ökotest
.
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The plants need to be watered regularly, especially in the beginning.
The most even way to do this is with a spray bottle.
The containers should have holes so that excess water can drain out.
Another tip is to cover the plants with cling film, as this also promotes germination.
In addition, the containers should not be too crowded to offer the sprouts enough space.
After the last frost days, the plants are placed outside.
In order to prepare the sprouts well for the transition, they can be prepared for the outdoor conditions beforehand.
To do this, the plants are placed outside in a protected and partially shaded place during the day when temperatures are above twelve degrees.
They cannot tolerate sun or cold wind at this point.
The plants are then brought back in overnight.
These plants can be placed in cold frames or outdoors in February
Plants can be sown now in a cold frame that is covered with foil or glass to protect them from the weather.
Kohlrabi, salads, radishes, leeks and early varieties of cabbage can withstand outdoor conditions.
Herbs such as parsley and cress also get a head start in the bed.
According to krautundrüben.de,
a layer of manure or compost ensures
more warmth in the bed.
Sowing outdoors is possible early in the year for certain plants in particularly mild locations.
Under certain conditions, you can start with more robust plants such as broad beans, spinach and lamb's lettuce.
Some flowers can also be sown or planted outside early.