In season in February, zone 8
13 food plants hardy in zone 8 can be harvesting in February. These are typical Northern Hemisphere months: warmer gardens run a few weeks early, cooler ones late, and in the Southern Hemisphere shift everything by six months.
Berries and small fruit (3)
- Calafate · zones 6–9
- Kōtukutuku (tree fuchsia) · zones 8–11
- Maqui · zones 8–10
Tropical and subtropical food plants (3)
- Butiá (jelly palm) · zones 8–11
- Capulín (highland cherry) · zones 8–11
- Kumquat · zones 8–11
Perennial vegetables, greens and herbs (4)
- Horseradish · zones 3–9
- Murnong (yam daisy) · zones 7–10
- Rosemary · zones 7–10
- Sunchoke · zones 3–9
Annual vegetables, herbs and grains (2)
Native and wild plants (1)
- Sugar maple · zones 3–8
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General guidance, not professional advice. Conditions vary by yard and year; for local specifics ask your county extension office. Never eat a wild plant you cannot identify with certainty. Traditional uses are shared as history, not medical advice. © 2026 Sean Priest · Irie Orchard. Terms & credits · Privacy · Home