Start indoors
- Lettuce Feb 5
- Cucumbers Feb 12
- Zucchini Feb 12
- Watermelon Feb 12
Month planting calendar
In Austin, ZIP 78701, zone 8b, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in February, and what to wait on until later.
Source: austin-bergstrom frost station, USDA zone 8b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.