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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58 to 85 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Pepper, Hot - Hungarian Yellow Wax - Organic Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, deer resistant, heat tolerant, drought...
Basil Seeds - Sacred (Organic)
60-90 Days to maturity. Ocimum tenuiflorum syn. O. sanctum. Organic Sacred Basil Seeds. Non-GMO, annual/perennial, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Also...
Cilantro Seeds - Santo (Organic)
55-60 Days to maturity. Coriandrum sativum. Organic Cilantro Santo Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Slow to bolt compared...
Organic Heirloom Seed Assortment - 10 Pack
The Organic Vegetable Seed Collection includes 10 current crop year vegetable garden seeds. This selection of heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties includes: Broccoli, Basil, Watermelon, Cilantro, Carrot, Kale, & More. BONUS...
Tomato Seeds - Cherry - Chadwick Cherry (Organic)
70 to 90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Tomato - Chadwick Cherry Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate cherry tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots,...
Beet Seeds - Crosby Egyptian - Organic
Beta vulgaris. (60 days) Egyptian type beets were created in the 1860s by the Germans. The Crosby strain was selected by Josiah Crosby of Arlington, Massachusetts and introduced by The...
Sorrel Seeds - Garden Large Leaf (Organic)
50-60 Days to maturity. Rumex acetosa. Organic Garden Large Leaf Sorrel Seeds. Non-GMO, perennial, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, and raised beds. Enjoy a...
Cucumber Seeds - Suyo Long (Organic)
60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Organic Suyo Long Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, parthenocarpic, slicing, burpless, Asian cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden...
Kamut (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat is an ancient relative of modern durum wheat, originating in Mesopotamia. It is versatile and can be used for everything from sprouting to kamut grass, to...
Italian Herb Garden Seed Collection (Organic)
Certified Organic. Premium quality herb seeds to grow your own Italian Culinary Herbs. Grow indoors all year round, our outdoors seasonally. Add the amazing taste of fresh Italian herbs and...
Handy Pantry Food Storage Sprouting Kit
The perfect addition to any emergency food storage / year supply of food. Add fresh grown, living, nutrient rich, healthy and delicious sprouts to your stored food. Sprouts are fun,...
Tomato Seeds - Cherry - Sweetie (Organic)
65-70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Organic Sweetie Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate cherry tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses....
Celery Seeds - Redventure - Organic
500 mg 1,000-1,500 Organic celery seeds per package. A cross between Giant Red Celery and Ventura Celery. Ventura is one of the most adaptive and resilient celery varieties. Giant red...
Triticale (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
1-2 Days to Harvest. x Triticosecale. Organic Triticale Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. Triticale is hardy, easy to sprout and grow, and is very nutritious. It has a...
Chia - White (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
6-10 Days to Harvest. Salvia hispanica. Organic White Chia Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. Great for chia pet refills, microgreens, sprouting, storage, vegan recipes, and more. Great source...
Bean Seeds - Bush - Royalty Purple Pod (Organic)
50-65 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Organic Royalty Purple Pod Bush Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, organic, heirloom, high-yielding, bush, snap bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised...
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Golden Cal Wonder (Organic)
72 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Organic Golden Cal Wonder Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding, drought tolerant, sweet-type, with no heat levels. 0 Scoville Heat...
Squash Seeds - Summer - Fordhook Zucchini (Organic)
50 to 60 days to maturity. Cucurbita pepo. Organic Fordhook Zucchini Summer Squash Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated, organic. This is suitable for fields, garden plots, raised beds, and containers....
Chia (Organic) - Bulk Grains & Foods
Chia seeds, a cousin of the mint plant, are a small multipurpose and nutritional powerhouse of a seed. Our chia seeds have been tested for microbes and are suitable for...
Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Mr. Stripey (Organic)
80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Organic Mr. Stripey Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised...
Lentil Seeds - Green - Organic
Organic Green Lentil Seeds. Lens culinaris. 80 to 110 days to maturity. Certified Organic by OTCO. Hardy Annual. Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO. Produces light green, or greenish-brown lentils. Sometimes referred...
Tomato Seeds - Paste - San Marzano Indeterminate (Organic)
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Bean Seeds - Bush - Golden Wax (Organic)
50-55 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Organic Golden Wax Bush Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding, bush, snap wax bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised...
Golden Flax (Organic) - Bulk Grains & Foods
Linum Usitatissimum. Golden flax seeds are rich in omega-3s and have a delicious nutty, buttery flavor. Use as ground flax in smoothies, recipes, sprinkle on cereal, as food storage and...
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