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February Tasks

Fruits and Nuts – Planting season continues for dormant trees. Fertilize fruit trees. Apply half of the fertilizer recommended for grapes now; apply the other half soon after fruit sets. Continue dormant pruning and grafting. Start strawberry plantings.

Shrubs – Planting season continues. Visit camellia shows to learn of hardy varieties in your area. Graft camellias in central and south Alabama. Spray all shrubs with a fungicide before new growth starts. Prune all shrubs before new growth starts with the exception of early-blooming species because flower buds will be removed.

Roses – Prune hybrid tea roses in south Alabama; delay pruning for a few weeks in north Alabama. Continue planting.                   
Annuals and Perennials – Replant early plantings of hardy annuals. Prepare beds for summer annuals.

Bulbs -Plant cannas, amaryllis, gladiolus, and zephyranthes in south Alabama; delay planting for a few weeks in north Alabama.

Miscellaneous -House plants are beginning to show signs of activity. Fertilize with liquid or soluble fertilizer according to manufacturer’s directions. Remember Valentine’s Day. Why not send roses or a potted plant?

Lawns -Apply pre-emergent herbicides if forgotten in September and if spring weeds were a concern last year. If south Alabama’s winter was mild, centipede grass may not be fully dormant. Monitor for fungal disease.

Vegetable Seeds -South and Central: Plant the same vegetables listed for January. Add carrots, Swiss chard, kohlrabi, lettuce, spinach, radishes, turnips, and additional plantings of leafy greens.

North: Plant kale. Wait until the end of February to plant beets, carrots, collards, garden peas, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, spinach, Swiss chard, radishes, and turnips.

Vegetable Transplants – Whole state: Plant asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, onion sets, kale, lettuce, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.

South and Central: Plant asparagus, cabbage and broccoli, and certified seed potatoes for Irish and
red-skinned varieties.

North: Wait towards the end of the month to plant certified seed potatoes for Irish and red-skinned varieties and
asparagus.