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.
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