According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac best days to plant according to moon phase and the OSU Extension Gardening Calendar, here is the planting guide for Feb/Mar in USDA Zone 8b:
Crop/Flower | Best Moon Phase Dates to Plant from the Old Farmer’s Almanac | Best Day |
Asparagus | February 6-18 | Feb 13-14 |
Sweet Peas | February 20-March 6 | Feb 21, Mar 1-2 |
Peas | February 20-March 6 | Feb 21, Mar 1-2 |
Carrots | March 8-20 | Mar 11-12 |
Leeks | March 8-20 | Mar 11-12 |
Parsnips | March 8-20 | Mar 11-12 |
Radishes | March 8-20 | Mar 11-12 |
Onion Sets | March 8-20 | Mar 11-12 |
Rhubarb | March 8-20 | Mar 11-12 |
Chives | March 8-20 | Mar 11-12 |
Beets | March 8-20 | Mar 11-12 |
Turnips | March 8-20 | Mar 11-12 |
Lettuce | March 21-31 | Mar 28-30 |
Parsley | March 21-31 | Mar 28-30 |
Broccoli | March 21-31 – Indoors Feb 20-Mar 6 | Mar 28-30 |
Brussel Sprouts | March 21-April 6 – Indoors Feb 20-Mar 6 | Mar 28-30 |
Cabbage | March 21-April 6 – Indoors Feb 20-Mar 6 | Mar 28-30 |
Cauliflower | March 21-April 6 – Indoors Feb 20-Mar 6 | Mar 28-30 |
Kale | March 21-April 6 – Indoors Feb 20-Mar 6 | Mar 28-30 |
Celery | March 21-April 6 | Mar 28-30 |
Collards | March 21-April 6 – Indoors Feb 20-Mar 6 | Mar 28-30 |
Spinach | March 21-April 6 – Indoors Feb 20-Mar 6 | Mar 28-30 |
Swiss Chard | March 21-April 6 | Mar 28-30 |
Plant flowering bulbs, belowground crops, biennial and perennial flowers during a waning moon (day after the full moon until day before the new moon). Plant aboveground crops and annual flowering plants during a waxing moon (day after a new moon until the day before a full moon).
Don’t forget to go to the Zone 8b Outdoor Seed Planting Table for companion planting info as well.
