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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Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Purple Beauty
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Purple Beauty Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Resistant to...
Pepper - Sweet - Lilac Bell
70-80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Lilac Bell Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus....
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Purple Beauty Bell (Organic)
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, organic, high-yielding, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat...
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Pretty N Sweet Hybrid
100-109 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Pretty N Sweet Hybrid Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, AAS winner, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat levels....
Pepper - Sweet - Midnight Dreams
85-100 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Midnight Dreams Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden...
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Cayenne Sweetness Hybrid
69-80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Cayenne Sweetness Hybrid Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, sweet pepper with a mild heat level. 0 to 200 Scoville Heat Units....
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Pinot Noir Hybrid
60-69 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Pinot Noir Hybrid Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, sweet pepper with no heat levels. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing...
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Rainbow Bell Blend
60-69 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Rainbow Bell Blend Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, high yielding, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat levels. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable...
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Rosé Hybrid
Rose F1 Hybrid Sweet Pepper Seeds. Capsicum annuum. F1 Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. 68 days to maturity. Can be grown in containers. Pepper Rose F1 is a slightly taller bush version...
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