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What Plant in March

March 1, 2021 by Tiffany Davis 8 Comments

Let’s plant in March! Spring is just around the corner but it isn’t too early to think about the seeds you should plant in March! It is not too early to think about what you’ll be planting and getting your seeds ordered.

What to Plant in March - lettuce transplants

These vegetables, herbs and fruits will work for most people but if you’re in an area, like me, with extreme heat you’ll want to check out planting calendars for your zone.

If you’re in Phoenix I recommend using the calendar from the Maricopa Extension Office.

What to plant in March - planting zone

If you aren’t sure what planting zone you are in the USDA has a great interactive map for you. And you can just put in your zip code and it will tell you exactly what planting zone you are in.

Seeds You Should Plant in March

This list is going to work for most people but definitely check for your specific zone.

I always recommend using companion planting and crop rotation for best results in the garden.

Root Vegetable Seeds to Plant

What to plant in March - root vegetables
  • Beets – If your soil hasn’t consistently reached 50 degrees in March you’ll want to wait. Consider starting your seeds indoors and then transplant later. To help with germination Rodale’s suggests that you soak your seeds for a few hours before planting.
    Beet Seeds to Consider: Early Wonder, Boltardy, Detroit Golden
  • Carrots – Carrots should be planted directly into the garden (don’t try to start them indoors). It is best to plant them about 4 weeks before the last frost. Here in Phoenix, carrots are a fall and winter crop.
    Carrot Seeds to Consider: Tendersweet, Danvers, Amarillo Yellow
    Be sure to see: How to Preserve Your Garden Carrots
  • Onions – You can plant onion seeds, sets or beginning plants.
    Even though onions are a “root” crop Farmer’s Almanac recommends treating them like a leaf crop.
    Onion Seeds to Consider: Spanish Sweet, Evergreen Bunching, Red Burgundy
    Also see: How to Grow Scallions in Your Backyard

Leafy Green Vegetable Seeds You Can Plant in March

  • Spinach – More of a cool weather veggie. Planting spinach in early March should give you plenty of time to harvest this tasty treat before the summer heat causes it to bolt. Plant 4 – 6 weeks before last frost.
    Spinach Seeds ton Consider: Bloomsdale, Noble Giant, Matador Viking
  • Lettuce – Make sure your spring lettuce gets plenty of light but not all day; it won’t bolt as quickly if it has some shade too.
    Lettuce Seeds to Consider: Classic Romaine, Buttercrunch, All Year Round

Other Vegetable Seeds You Can Plant in March

What to plant in March - broccoli
  • Broccoli – since this is often a fall veggie and likes cooler weather, plant a quick growing variety to ensure you have time to get a good head before summer. The hybrid (non gmo) Flash variety is said to be good for late crops.
    Broccoli Seeds to Consider: Di Cicco, Early Purple, Waltham
  • Cabbage – Start your cabbage indoor about 7 weeks before your last frost.
    Cabbage Seeds to Consider: All Season, Red Acre, Savoy Perfection
  • Corn – Start directly in garden, not indoors; in soil at least 60 degrees. Corn grown commercially is 90% GMO so it is important to plant and consume non-gmo corn.
    Corn Seeds to Consider: Bantam Sweet, Rainbow Corn, Fishers Earliest
    Also see – Everything You Need to Know About Growing Corn
  • Cucumbers –  Make sure you choose a variety that fits your space (bush or vining).  Best to plant in the garden after the last frost has definitely happened.
    Cucumber Seeds to Consider: Marketer, Straight 8, Space Master
  • Peas – Sow after your last frost. Peas won’t do well once it gets really hot so if you have a hotter climate you may want to wait on peas and grow them in the fall.
    Pea Seeds to Consider: Sugar Snap, Little Marvel, Sugar Ann
  • Peppers – Peppers love the heat but you can start them in March, indoors, and transplant them later.
    Sweet Pepper Seeds to Consider: Banana, Chocolate Bell, Red Cherry
    Hot Pepper Seeds to Consider: Anaheim, Habanero Chocolate, Jalapeno
  • Summer Squash – Another vegetable you can start indoors in March for transplanting later. Squash loves the sun and good drainage.
    Squash Seeds to Consider: Black Beauty, Scallop, Round de Nice
  • Tomatoes – Here in Phoenix, my tomatoes are already 6 – 8 inches tall in March. But if you live in a colder climate you’ll want to start your tomatoes indoors and plant them outside when the frost has passed.
    Tomato Seeds to Consider: Homestead, Ponderosa Red, Rainbow Heritage
    See Tips for Growing Awesome Organic Tomatoes.

Fruit Seeds You Can Plant in March 

what to plant in march - melons
  • Melons – I love growing melons because most like long hot summers (aka Phoenix). But you can start them inside in the March to get a head start on your summer garden.

Melon Seeds to Consider: Honey Rock, Sugar Baby, Crimson Sweet

Harvesting Watermelon

Herb Seeds You Can Plant

Many herbs love the warmer months or try growing them indoors!

See Culinary Seeds to Try

  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Basil (Growing Basil Everything You Need To Know)
  • Dill
  • Sage

What to Plant in a Medicinal Garden

I hope this helps you get ready for your early Spring garden. What will you be planting?

More on Gardening

Starting Seeds & Using Transplants
Easy to Grow Vegetables
Flowers to Plant in Vegetable Gardens
How to Maximize Your Vegetable Garden Space
Where to Buy Heirloom Seeds

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  1. Karri says

    March 14, 2017 at 9:00 am

    Thank you so much for this information. It makes planning our garden that much easier.

    Reply
  2. SJ says

    October 14, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    Thank you. This is really helping me with my school project.

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    • Tiffany Davis says

      October 15, 2018 at 4:55 am

      Great!

      Reply
  3. Charles says

    February 19, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    Thank you so much, please what are generally nutrient requirements, for most vegetables.

    Reply
    • Tiffany Davis says

      February 20, 2020 at 5:06 am

      That will really depend on your soil, your location and what you are planting.

      Reply
  4. Alice says

    April 6, 2020 at 9:20 am

    Thank u so much.The information is fruitful

    Reply
  5. SESI MARIA MOLEFE says

    February 10, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    Need to learn more about planting and taking care of my veggies and fruit

    Reply
    • Tiffany Davis says

      February 10, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      Be sure to look at my whole gardening section – https://www.imperfectlyhappy.com/category/gardening/

      Reply

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