This post is all about what seeds to start in March!
Now that we are at the end of winter/beginning of spring let’s find out what to plant in March.
For me, March marks the beginning of a new gardening season, which is the perfect time to begin sowing seeds directly in the garden as well as starting warm weather crops indoors.
March is when I really like to plan and prepare for the bountiful harvests to come. So, what seeds should you start in March? Let’s explore some options to kickstart your garden this spring.
This list is perfect for a zone 7 garden with a last frost date of the beginning of April
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Indoor Seed Starting
What is indoor seed starting? It is a technique where seeds are sown and germinated indoors, typically in trays or containers, before being transplanted into the outdoor garden.
This is 100% not a requirement, especially for beginner gardeners but this method allows a head start on the growing season. This is especially true for regions with short or unpredictable growing seasons, by providing optimal conditions for seed germination and early growth.
Let’s take a look at my favorite seeds to start from seed indoors in March!
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What to plant in March – Indoors
- Asian Greens
- Basil (Transplant after last frost)
- Cucumber (Transplant after last frost)
- Eggplant (Transplant after last frost)
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Melons (Transplant after last frost)
- Peppers (Transplant after last frost)
- Squash (Transplant after last frost)
- Tomatoes (Transplant after last frost)
Direct Sowing
Direct Sowing refers to the practice of planting seeds directly into the soil outdoors, rather than starting them indoors and transplanting seedlings later.
March is the time when you can really start direct sowing a lot of your frost tolerant veggies. I recommend to pay attention to the weather for hard freezes, as you may need to cover some veggies with a frost protectant.
Let’s take a look at what veggies you can directly sow into the garden!
What to plant in March – Directly outside
- Arugula (Survives light frost)
- Beets (Survives light frost)
- Carrots (Survives light frost)
- Fava Beans (Survives hard freeze)
- Leeks (Survives hard freeze)
- Lettuce (Survives light frost)
- Peas (Survives light frost)
- Potatoes (Survives light frost)
- Radish (Survives hard freeze)
- spinach (Survives hard freeze)
Now that you know what to plant in March it’s time to start planting!
