March is the month when most gardens really wake up. In colder regions, it is prime time for indoor seed starting and preparing beds. In milder climates, spring planting is already rolling, and in the warmest zones, the garden may be producing heavily while you begin shifting toward heat-loving crops.
Zones 1-7a: These zones experience cold winters with extended periods of freezing temperatures. In March, monitor soil conditions, thaw cycles, and late frosts as you prepare for early outdoor sowing. Indoors, this is a busy month for starting cool-season crops and hardy flowers under lights or in a greenhouse so they are ready to transplant as soon as the weather settles.
Zones 7b-9a: These zones experience mild winter weather and are warming quickly in March. Many cool-season crops can be direct sown outdoors, and succession planting helps keep harvests coming as temperatures rise. It is also a great time to start warm-season favorites indoors while keeping frost protection on hand for unexpected cold snaps. And of course, sprouts and microgreens are always in season indoors!
Zones 9b-12: Depending on your area, March can be peak garden season in these warm-winter zones. Many crops planted earlier are now producing, and this month often marks the transition from late cool-season planting to the start of warm-season gardening. In the hottest areas, you may begin planting heat lovers while timing your last rounds of tender cool-season crops before warmer weather arrives.
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60-70 Days to Maturity. Daucus carota var. sativus. Thumbelina Carrot Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, 1992 AAS winning carrot. This golf ball-sized round carrot is very sweet and thin-skinned....
Endive Seeds - Catalogna Emerald
Catalogna Emerald Endive Seeds. 52 - 83 days to maturity. Cichorium intybus. Heirloom, Annual. Leaves and seed stalks used for early greens, asparagus-like flavor. Approximately 11,200 seeds per ounce Endive...
Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Burgundy Traveler
80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Burgundy Traveler Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat-tolerant, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds,...
Tobacco Seeds - Harrow Velvet
~65-70 Days from transplant to maturity. Nicotiana tabacum. Harrow Velvet Tobacco Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to...
Endive Seeds - Tres Fine - Organic
Organic Tres Fine Endive Seeds. 42 - 70 days to maturity. Chicorium endiva. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Annual. Quick growing miniature French endive narrow finely curled leaves plants 6 inches each way...
Zinnia Seeds - Magellan Series - Ivory
55-60 Days to maturity. Zinnia elegans. Magellan Series Zinnia Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, F1 hybrid, annual. Magellan Zinnia Series seeds grow tough and resilient zinnias, best suited for gardens prone to...
Gourd Seeds - Small Warted Mix
60+ Days to maturity. Cucurbita sp. Small Warted Mixed Gourd Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated gourd seeds. A collection of different shapes and colors of ornamentals gourds, mostly under 1...
Linaria Seeds - Spurred Snapdragon
63-70 Days to maturity. Linaria maroccana. Spurred Snapdragon Linaria Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, Premium Quality Seeds, annual. Growing Spurred Snapdragon Linaria seeds this season is an easy and exciting way to...
Bellis (English Daisy) Seeds - Pomponette Mix
65-85 Days to maturity. Bellis perennis. Pomponette Mixed Bellis English Daisy Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season, open-pollinated, self-seeding, short-lived perennial. Pomponette Mixed Bellis English Daisy flowers present a low-growing rosette of cupped...
Melon Seeds - Vine Peach
60-90 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo. Vine Peach Melon Seeds. A non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat-tolerant specialty Melon. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Also...
Tobacco Seeds - Baiano
50-90 Days from transplant to maturity. Nicotiana tabacum. Baiano Tobacco Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to deer....
Radish Seeds - Relish Cross - Hybrid
60 Days to maturity. Raphanus sativus. Relish Cross Radish Hybrid Seeds. Cool Season Annual. Relish Cross radishes are the best-selling variety in Japan due to their consistent quality, large size,...
Spinach Seeds - Alrite - Hybrid
60 days to maturity. Spinacea oleracea. Alrite Spinach Hybrid Seeds. Annual. This beautiful hybrid spinach is both delicious and resistant to disease, weather, and bolting. Its leaves are broad, dark...
Bean Seeds - Pole - Kentucky Wonder Wax
50-75 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Kentucky Wonder Wax Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding, pole, snap, wax bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and...
Tobacco Seeds - Yellow Twist Bud
~60-65 Days from transplant to maturity. Nicotiana tabacum. Yellow Twist Bud Tobacco Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant...
Brassica Classic Trio Cover Crop Seed Mix (Organic)
40-60 Days to Maturity. Brassica napus, Brassica rapa, and Raphanus sativus. Organic 3 Brassica Classic Trio Cover Crop Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, annual, winter-killing. This cover crop mix is ideal for...
Kale Seeds - Garden Blend - Organic
Organic Garden Blend Kale Seeds. 65 days to maturity. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual. Everyone wants to grow the best of the best in garden performance. Kale Garden Blend‚s...
Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix (Organic)
49-63 Days to maturity. Cosmos bipinnatus. Organic Sensation Mix Cosmos Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom, AAS winner 1936, annual in zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and...
Cauliflower Seeds - Snowball A
55 Days to Maturity. Brassica oleracea. Snowball A Cauliflower Vegetable Seed. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated cauliflower seeds. A reliable early strain with concentrated maturity. This strain produces deep solid ivory-white heads...
Alyssum Seeds - Mountain of Gold
56-63 Days to maturity. Aurinia saxatilis. Mountain of Gold Alyssum Seeds. Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Perennial. Open-pollinated seeds. Mountain of Gold Alyssum flower seeds are an eye-catching, elegant, and captivating addition to...
Bellis (English Daisy) Seeds - Mixed
60-75 Days to maturity. Bellis perennis. Mixed English Daisy Seeds. Non-GMO, perennial in zones 3-9. Mixed English Daisy flowers are low-growing and the perfect pop of color for rock gardens....
Endive Seeds - Castelfranco
60-75 Days to maturity. Cichorium intybus. Castelfranco Endive Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom seeds. A somewhat unique endive that is a cross between Radicchio di Treviso and broadleaf endive....
Rapeseed - Canola - Dwarf Essex
40-60 Days to termination. Brassica napus ‘Dwarf Essex’. Dwarf Essex Rapeseed Canola Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, no-till, forage-friendly. Dwarf Essex Canola is a fantastic forage and no-till cover crop for the...
Lettuce Seeds - Romaine - Sweet Valentine
55-65 Days to maturity. Lactuca sativa. Sweet Valentine Romaine Lettuce Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom romaine lettuce. Sweet Valentine romaine lettuce is an adorable addition to any salad garden....
Lettuce Seeds - Summertime
65-80 Days to Maturity. Lactuca sativa. Summertime Lettuce Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual open-pollinated, heirloom lettuce seeds. Summertime lettuce strain is known for its heat tolerance and resistance to bolting making...
Sunflower Seeds - Santa Fe Sunset
75 Days to maturity. Helianthus annuus. Santa Fe Sunset Sunflower Seeds: Non-GMO. Hybrid. Ornamental. Annual. Santa Fe Sunset F1 hybrid is full-faced brown-headed sunflower excellent for sun-filled gardens! This pollen-less...
Crocus Bulbs - Mixed Colors
10 Bulb Bag This is a pre-order item that is expected to ship in Late October to November for fall planting. Other seeds, supplies, or kits ordered with this product...
Gourd Seeds - Extra Long Snake
60-90 Days to maturity. Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina. Extra Long Snake Gourd Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. The Extra Long Snake gourd not only adds a unique culinary ingredient...
Watermelon Seeds - Mini - Golden Midget (Organic)
60-70 Days to maturity. Citrullus lanatus. Golden Midget Organic Watermelon Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, seeded, mini watermelon. Suitable for growing in garden plots and large containers...
Sunflower Seeds - Santa Fe Sunrise
75 Days to maturity. Helianthus annuus. Santa Fe Sunrise Sunflower Seeds: Non-GMO. Ornamental. Annual. Santa Fe Sunrise F1 hybrid is full-faced brown-headed sunflower, excellent for sun-filled gardens! This pollen-less hybrid...
Basil Seeds - Lime (Organic)
60 Days to maturity. Ocimum americanum. Organic Lime Basil Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Lime basil is...
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