Warm Winter / Frost-Free Areas
Zones: 9b–12
March can be peak garden season in these warm-winter zones. It is also a "pivot" month for gardening in much of the warmer parts of these zones. The risk of frost is over. Cool-season crops are in and doing well. March & April are the times to start transitioning from cool-season greens to heat-loving summer crops.
Indoors (fresh harvests):
- Microgreens: peas, broccoli, sunflowers, arugula.
- Sprouts: alfalfa, broccoli, radish, mung
- Herbs & greens under lights: chives, parsley, mint
Transplants to move outdoors (weather permitting - harden first): pepper, tomato, eggplant, melons, basil
Crops that can be directly sown outdoors in March: cucumber, squash, beans, corn, melons, okra, plus replanting for many greens and root crops
Cover crops: buckwheat, cow peas, sorghum
Tip: A SoCal zone 10 can be different from a Florida zone 10. Consider checking with your state Extension Service office for more specific recommendations and guidelines.
Use your USDA zone as a guide. Microclimates matter—coastal/urban spots run warmer; high elevation runs colder.
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Melon Seeds - Cantaloupe - Green Nutmeg
61-89 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo. Green Nutmeg Cantaloupe Melon Seeds. A non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, AAS winner, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, Cantaloupe Melon. Suitable for growing in containers, garden...
Sunflower Seeds - Canyon Sunset
60 Days to maturity. Helianthus annuus. Canyon Sunset Sunflower Seeds: Non-GMO. hybrid. Ornamental. Annual. A lovely pollen-less F1 hybrid single-head sunflower, Canyon Sunset can grow up to 7 feet tall....
Gourd Seeds - Snake - Hybrid
60-70 days to maturity after transplanting. Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina ’Snake’. Snake Gourd Seeds. Non-GMO warm-season annual hybrid. This gourd is not to be confused with Lagenaria siceraria; both are...
Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Tastemaster Improved Hybrid
69-80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Tastemaster Improved Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, F1 hybrid, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds,...
Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Djena Lee's Golden Girl
75-80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Djena Lee’s Golden Girl Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised...
Swiss Chard Seeds - Oriole Orange
60 Days to maturity. Beta vulgaris var. cicla. Oriole Orange Swiss Chard Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, swiss chard. Grow in garden plots, raised beds, containers (at least 12 inches),...
Basil Seeds - Piedmont AAS
60-75 Days to maturity. Ocimum basilicum. Piedmont Basil Herb Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated herb seeds. Great for growing in containers, indoors, and throughout the vegetable garden or edible landscape. A...
Clarkia Seeds - Mix
60-90 Days to maturity. Clarkia unguiculata. Mixed Clarkia Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, ornamental flower, open-pollinated, wildflower. Also known as Elegant Clarkia, Elegant Fairyfan, or Mountain Garland. These annual wildflower clarkia blooms...
California Poppy Seeds - Carmine King
60-75 Days to Maturity. Eschscholzia californica. Carmine King California Poppy Flower Seeds. Non-GMO, hybrid, annual flower in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Deer resistant. Attracts...
Beet Seeds - Bunching - MacGregor's Favorite
55-65 Days to maturity. Beta vulgaris. MacGregor’s Favorite Bunching Beet Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom bunching beet. MacGregor’s Favorite Bunching Beet is a variety from Scotland about 150 years...
Melon Seeds - Cantaloupe - Minnesota Midget (Organic)
65-70 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo. Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom cantaloupe seeds. This variety of cantaloupe is a small melon with a sweet taste....
Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Early Red Chief
65 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Early Red Chief Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, determinate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses....
Tomato Seeds - Cherry - Monarch Hybrid
63 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Monarch Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, indeterminate, cherry tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Sweet...
Sunflower Seeds - Goldeneye
68 Days to maturity. Helianthus annuus. Goldeneye Sunflower F1 Hybrid Seeds: Non-GMO. Ornamental. Annual. Goldeneye is a hybrid 100% pollen-less single flower and headed sunflower. It is an undeniable, classic...
Endive Seeds - Catalogna Garnet Stem
Catalogna Garnet Stem Endive Seeds. 52 - 83 days to maturity. Chicorium intybus. Heirloom, Annual. Dark green leaves with red midribs and excellent flavor. As a babyleaf Garnet Stem adds...
Kale Seeds - Lacinato - Clearance Seeds
73% Germination - Non-refundable clearance seeds. 65-80 Days to maturity. Lacinato Kale Seeds. Also known as Black Tuscan Kale or Dinosaur Kale. This is a popular variety for making soups...
Potato - Jester (Organic)
This item is a pre-order item and is expected to ship in March for spring planting. Other seeds, supplies, or kits ordered with this product may ship separately. This product...
Pea Seeds - Austrian Field Pea - Clearance Seeds
78% Germination - Non-refundable clearance seeds. 60-70 Days to maturity. Austrian Field Pea Seeds. Austrian Field Pea seeds are widely grown in the fall to replenish exhausted soils during the...
Watermelon Seeds - Icebox - Triple Baby Hybrid
Triple Baby F1 Hybrid Watermelon Seeds. Citrullus lanatus. F1 Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. 65 days to maturity. Seedless. Triple Baby F1 has a beautiful shiny black rind. Its flesh is a...
California Poppy Seeds (Organic)
56-70 Days to maturity. Eschscholzia californica. Organic California Poppy Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom, organic, drought-tolerant annual flower. Short-lived perennial in zones 8-10. California poppy seeds promise a touch of coastal...
Tobacco Seeds - Silver River
~60-65 Days from transplant to maturity. Nicotiana tabacum. Silver River Tobacco Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to...
Calla Lily Bulbs - Mixture
5 Bulb Bag This is a pre-order item and is expected to ship from March to April. Other seeds, supplies, or kits ordered with this product will ship separately. This...
Sunflower Seeds - Incredible Dwarf
70 Days to maturity. Helianthus annuus. Incredible Dwarf Sunflower Seeds: Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. Ornamental. Annual. Incredible Dwarf blooms are cheerful, bright yellow 9-inch wide blooms that are a beacon to...
Cosmos Seeds - Dwarf Sensation Mix - Organic
60-90 Days to maturity. Cosmos bipinnatus. Organic Dwarf Sensation Mix Cosmos Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, Heirloom, Open Pollinated. Dwarf Sensation Mix Cosmos seeds offer adorably compact and vibrant flowers that are...
Bean Seeds - Pole - Musica
60-65 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Musica Bean Vegetable Seeds. Also known as Spanish Musica Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, pole snap bean. This "romano" type has large, flattened bean...
Endive Seeds - Castelfranco - Clearance Seeds
41%-49% Germination - Non-refundable clearance seeds. 60-75 Days to maturity. Castelfranco Endive Seeds. A unique endive that is a cross between Radicchio di Treviso and broadleaf endive. It produces a...
Sunflower Seeds - Black Russian
65-70 Days to maturity. Helianthus annuus. Organic Black Russian Sunflower Seeds. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. Ornamental. Annual. Heirloom. The Black Russian sunflower is striking and grows up to 12 feet tall...
Begonia Tubers - Odorata - Angelique
2 Bulb Bag This is a pre-order item and is expected to ship in March for spring planting. Other seeds, supplies, or kits ordered with this product may ship separately....
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