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February: what the month means for your health
Daylight 7.5-9.5 h, none yet — but late february can bring the first alder and hazel pollen in mild years. — the month's produce, bugs and health task in one page.
| February | What is happening |
|---|---|
| Daylight | 7.5-9.5 h |
| Pollen | None yet — but late February can bring the first alder and hazel pollen in mild years. |
| Bugs and infections | Flu season tail; norovirus still around. |
| In season | root vegetables, apples, frozen berries, fermented vegetables |
| On the table | The month of shrovetide buns (vastlakukkel, laskiaispulla) — the one pastry with a fixed date. |
The health task
The last dark month, and the month seasonal mood is at its worst. The turnaround is measurable: by late February the days gain five minutes a day. Plan the spring restart now — shoes, routes, the first outdoor sessions — so March does not catch you unfit.
The month in one line
February is for planning, not pushing: schedule the spring activity now, and let the light do the rest.
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