Paperclip What to grow in your greenhouse in February What to grow in your greenhouse in February

What to grow in your greenhouse in February

Andrew White

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

For some it’s the bleakest of months, with Christmas cheer in the rear-view mirror and the determination of New Year’s resolutions starting to wane. But for others, especially gardeners, February brings hope. Even if temperatures remain low, the days start to lengthen out again, and our greenhouses are ready to welcome the first of those longed-for green shoots.

In the early months of the year, your greenhouse may be full of tender plants that you’re overwintering and protecting from the harshest of the winter cold. But, if you have space, February is a month to get a head start on some of your planting.

What you choose to plant in February and how will depend on your taste, as well as on factors such as whether your greenhouse is heated and insulated, the lighting conditions and moisture.

 

Growing vegetables in February

The end of winter is the perfect time to get some early varieties of vegetables in the soil, so that your plate can be full of home grown veg as soon as possible

 

Cauliflower

How to grow

Cauliflower can be sown at this time, ready for early crops. Check the sowing instructions for the variety of seeds you have. Many prefer to be planted deep and covered until they have germinated. Caulif