FEBRUARY
Things to do:
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Clean up garden leftovers, leaves, pruning bits, etc.
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Final bare root planting and last minute pruning. (Spray with dormate spray before leafing out)
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Experienced gardeners can sow flats of tomatoes, peppers and eggplants indoors or in a warm greenhouse.
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Plant blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, boysenberries, loganberries.
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Any plant grafting should be done this month.
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Prune roses at the end of the month. (see diagram below)
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Plant directly mid-month
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Do another dormate spary before trees leaf out for spring, to help prevent leaf curl and blight.
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Planning Note: while they can be planted in February, artichokes, asparagus, rhubarb and strawberry sets will produce a bigger first-year crop if planted in early September.
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Artichokes, Asparagus, Rhubarb (plant from roots or sets)
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Strawberry sets (may need to be protected)
Mid-Month You Should Start in Flats: broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, collards, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mustard greens, onions, parsley, scallions.