Many parts of Australia have been experiencing extremely hot, dry weather while other parts being deluged with rain. Consequently, early February may not be a suitable time for gardening in your area. You may find it better to plant out seedlings after the next New Moon on February 25th.
The following planting guide is an abbreviated list for vegetables, fruit trees and some culinary herbs that can be planted in February in Australia and New Zealand. A comprehensive guide that includes planting times for the entire garden, as well as when to fertilise, prune, weed, take cuttings or divide plants, can be found in my book Easy Organic Gardening and Moon Planting.

WARM CLIMATE – South of Rockhampton
Before the Full Moon, leek, sweet and purple basil can be sown or planted out, also celery, spring onions, in late February. Cabbage and silver beet (pre-soak seed), can be sown direct (also lettuce in late February), as well as a green manure crop of millet, mung bean, pigeon pea, or Japanese millet.
During First Quarter phase, bush and climbing beans and sweet corn can be sown direct. Capsicum, cucumber, tomato and zucchini can be sown or planted out, also broccoli, cauliflower, and spring onions in late February.
During Full Moon phase, beetroot (pre-soak seed), carrot, parsnip, potato (Brisbane and areas south), radish, swede turnip and turnip can be sown direct, and watercress, banana, mango, and pineapple can be planted out.

WARM CLIMATE – North of Rockhampton
Before the Full Moon, a green manure crop of lablab, mung bean, pigeon pea, or Japanese millet can be sown.
During First Quarter phase, capsicum, sweet corn, and tomato can be sown or planted out in suitable areas.
During Full Moon phase, lemon grass can be sown or planted out.

TEMPERATE CLIMATE
Before the Full Moon, cabbage, lettuce, radicchio, and silver beet (pre-soak seed) can be sown direct, as well as a green manure crop of cowpea (early), mung bean, barley, Japanese millet, oats, or triticale (also cereal rye late in February). Brussels sprouts, leek and spring onions can be sown or planted out (also bulb fennel and celery in late February). Sweet basil can be also sown in warmer areas.
During First Quarter phase, bush beans can be sown direct (also sweet corn in warmer areas), and broccoli, cauliflower and summer squash can be sown or planted out. Peas can be sown in colder areas in late February.
During Full Moon phase, beetroot (pre-soak seed), carrot, parsnip, radish, swede turnip, and turnip can be sown direct. Mint and watercress can be sown or planted out (also potato, mango, and pineapple in warmer areas). Avocado can be planted in late February.

COOL CLIMATE
Before the Full Moon, cabbage, lettuce silver beet (pre-soak seed), calendula, and sweet pea can be sown direct, as well as a green manure crop of mung bean or oats (plus barley late in February). Leek, lettuce, silver beet (pre-soak seed), spring onions and parsley can be sown or planted out. In warmer areas, also sow or plant out Brussels sprouts (early), and radicchio. In colder areas, also sow or plant out open Chinese cabbage, mizuna and tatsoi, plus English spinach in late February.
During First Quarter phase, broccoli can be sown. In warmer areas, cauliflower and peas can be sown direct.
During Full Moon phase, beetroot (pre-soak seed), carrot, radish, swede turnip, and turnip can be sown direct, and watercress can be sown or planted out. In warmer areas, also sow parsnip. In colder areas, also sow garlic.