The question of what can be put on seedling in February sets many beginning gardeners. And there is no wonder, not everyone and furthermore the beginning gardener, knows about the period of vegetation of all cultures which he is going to put at himself on the site. There are such plants which have the extended vegetative period and if to plant them not in February, and later, then it is possible just not to wait during warm season for fruits (if it is vegetables or fruit) or blossoming (if it is flowers).
What to put in February on seedling from flowers
In the first decade of February it is already possible to plant lobelia, geranium and to geykher. And geykher it is the best of all to scatter seeds of lobelia on the surface of soil and to create small hotbed. Sprouts of the first flower will appear in few weeks, the second - not earlier, than in three weeks. Seeds of geranium should be powdered with earth layer, shoots of this plant will seem already in couple of days if air temperature is not lower than 20 degrees.
In the second decade of February it is possible to start landing and petunia, both carnations, and begonias, and cycloexchange, and salviya, and lion's pharynx. Petunia - the queen of gardens, when landing it is undesirable to powder with the earth, so it will be more difficult for seeds to arise and many will not ascend. Other of the listed cultures it is better to put all on depth of 3-5 mm, the mini-small greenery - is obligatory.
In the third decade of the last month of winter it is quite possible to put Waller's balsam, tsinerariya seaside, koreopsis large-flowered and tagetes upright. All cultures do not require special care, seeds are planted on depth up to 0.5 cm and contain at temperature from 18 to 22 degrees. Germination happens on average from 4 to 7 days.
What to put in February on seedling from vegetables
In the first ten days of February from vegetables it is possible to plant sweet pepper and eggplants (if in the subsequent you are going to land them to the greenhouse). Both those, and others it is better to plant seeds in deep boxes or in special pots for seedling on depth of one centimeter, to cover them with film. Sprouts can be expected in few weeks or slightly earlier (at temperature of 27-30 degrees - in week, under more cool conditions - in two weeks).
In the second decade of month it is possible to plant leek and celery. Seeds of the first vegetable are required to be powdered surely with the earth, it is possible to leave celery on the surface of damp soil. And that, and other vegetable sprouts in week if to create certain conditions: humidity not less than 80% and heat up to 27 degrees.
In the last days of month on seedling it is possible to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and cabbage lettuces (for hothouse cultivation). Landing of all cultures is similar: it is better to plant seeds in damp fertile soil and to contain in small hotbed (under film or glass) at temperature of 23-25 degrees.