Do you want a lush garden or a productive vegetable garden in spring? Don’t wait for temperatures to get up, the right time to start is now! Find out which flowers, vegetables and aromatic herbs to plant between February and March to get the maximum from your crops.
With the arrival of February and Marchnature awakens with new energy and invites us to take care of our green spaces. This is the ideal time for sow bright colored flowers, cultivate tasty vegetables e plant perfumed aromatic herbswhich not only will enrich your cuisine but make your garden a small corner of paradise. The days stretchthe temperatures become more mild And the ground, slowly warming up, becomes Perfect for welcoming new plantations and prepare for the spring season.
If you are wondering which plants cultivate in this periodyou are in the right place. I’ll guide you in the choice of the best speciesindicating yourself When and how to plant themto obtain a harvest abundant, healthy and tasty. With some small tricks, you can transform your balcony, vegetable garden or garden in A green oasis full of colors and perfumes. Prepare to rip your sleeves: Nature awaits you!
The flowers and aromatic herbs to plant between February and March
If you want a Flowered balcony or a fragrant green cornerthis is the time to start planting some of the most beautiful and resistant varieties. Between February and March you can put in place Ornamental flowers and aromatic plants Which not only decorate space, but also offer practical benefits. One of the first flowers to blossom is the primulaa resistant plant that can be transplanted already in February. Available in a great variety of colors, It is perfect for creating lively spots on balconies and gardens. If you want something more refined, you can opt for the carnationa much loved ornamental flower that blooms in the spring if planted in this period.
If you love i Vivacious and long -lasting flowersthe petunia It is an excellent choice. Sowing must be made between late February and March, while flowering will accompany you to autumn. The same goes for the Gazaniaa plant that requires a lot of light and fears the frost: make sure to protect it if the temperatures drop below zero. For those who want to enrich the kitchen with fresh aromatic herbsFebruary and March are the ideal time to plant Sage and rosemary. The officinal sage It adapts well both in pot and in the garden, preferring dry and well drained soils. The rosemaryon the other hand, it is a rustic plant that can be planted at any time of the year, but March is the best time to transplant it or move it to a larger vase.
The perfect vegetables to be cultivated in this period
If you have a vegetable garden or even just a few vases on the balcony, between February and March you can sow a great variety of vegetables. These months mark the beginning of the crop season, then take advantage of the ground and residential the first seedlings.
Here are some of the vegetables that you can sow in this period:
- Carrots and radishes: ideal for early sowing, grow rapidly and do not require special care.
- Lettuce and spinach: Perfect for those who love fresh salads, they also adapt well to the pots.
- Cabbage and onions: resistant to the cold, can be sown in February to guarantee a spring harvest.
- Peppers and tomatoes: although they require warmer temperatures to grow outdoors, you can start sowing them in the seedbed and transplant them later.
- Zucchini and aubergines: better to sow in protected containers and then transfer them to the garden when the climate becomes more stable.
- Artichokes and Meloni: two crops that require patience but that will give excellent results if planted now.
February and March are crucial months for your vegetable gardenbecause they lay the foundations for an abundant harvest in the following months. Prepare the soil well, choose quality seeds and make sure that your plants receive the right amount of light and water.
The extra touch for a perfect harvest
To get the most out of your crops, it is not just enough to plant in the right months: There are small secrets that can make the difference. For example, follow The lunar calendar It can encourage more lush growth: fruit vegetables with the growing moon, root vegetables with the decrease.
Also the biodiversity He plays a fundamental role: supporting flowers like calendula to vegetables attracts pollinating and protects plants from parasites. If you have little space, use vertical or pots in potsensuring good drainage and the right exposure to the sun.
With these precautions, your vegetable garden or garden will be more productive and healthyallowing you to enjoy an abundant harvest and a green space always flowery!
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