February Gardening Tips: How Does Your Garden Grow? February offers incredible potential for gardeners here in Arcola. The air might still be crisp, but the soil is calling, and this month marks the perfect time to get your root vegetables off to a strong start. You can sow seeds for carrots, beets, and radishes directly into the garden today. These cool-weather crops establish well right now and set the stage for a productive season.

If you want fast results, you cannot beat radishes. You will often harvest them in 30 days or less. We also recommend starting your lettuce this month. Just imagine the satisfaction of harvesting fresh, crunchy greens for a true garden-to-table salad.

February is also the critical window for starting asparagus. If you plant crowns now, you make a long-term investment in your landscape. Asparagus grows slowly, so do not expect a full harvest until 2027, but your patience will pay off with years of bountiful crops. While we do not stock crowns at Arcola Feed, we have seen them at Lowe’s and Home Depot, or you can order them online.

For everything else and more February gardening tips, come visit us. Arcola Feed has stocked shelves full of fresh seeds and beautiful spring plants ready for their new home. Swing by the store and let us help you grow something amazing this year.