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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Abelmoschus esculentus. (55 days) This heirloom okra dates back to around the Civil War. It has a twisted shape that resembles a cow's horn. These large pods can reach 14"...
Kamut (Organic) - Bulk Grains & Foods
Triticum turanicum. Kamut® is the brand name of Khorasan wheat and is an ancient relative of modern durum wheat which originated in Mesopotamia. When purchasing the trademarked Kamut brand you...
Basil - Genovese (Organic) - Microgreens Seeds
12-16 days to harvest. Ocimum basilcum. Non-GMO, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom Genovese Basil Microgreens Seeds. Use micro basil in place of regular basil in any recipe, for extra intense basil flavor....
Lettuce Seeds - Freckles (Organic)
,Lactuca Sativa (26 days to baby-55 days mature) Freckles is unlike any romaine lettuce you will see. This romaine has bright green leaves that look like someone splatter-painted burgundy spots...
Spinach Seeds - Red Aztec - Organic
Chenopodium berlandieri Packet contains 250 mg (~350 seeds). If you've tried amaranth, lambs quarter, or goosefoot as salad or micro-greens, you should try this. Young seedlings begin bright red, then...
Pepper Seeds - Hot - Habanero Caribbean Red (Organic)
110-119 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum chinense. Caribbean Red Organic Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, high yielding, deer resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, hot type pepper with...
Spinach Seeds - Strawberry - Organic
Chenopodium capitatum Packet contains 250 mg (~500 seeds). Not technically a spinach. Also called strawberry blite or beetberry for the red fruits that form at maturity. These are pleasantly sweet,...
Kale Microgreens Seeds (Organic)
8-12 Days to maturity. Brassica oleracea. Organic Kale Microgreen Seeds. Kale microgreens are nutrient-packed and perfect for easy greens indoors and year-round. They are typically a rich, dark green but...
Basil Seeds - Dark Opal (Organic)
60 Days to maturity. Ocimum basilicum. Organic Dark Opal Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Dark Opal basil...
Oats and Peas Cover Crop Seed Mix (Organic)
50-70 Days to termination. Organic Oat and Peas Cover Crop Mix Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, annual, winter-killing, no-till, forage-friendly. Plant as a spring, summer, or fall cover crop to enjoy the...
Lettuce Seeds - Red Iceberg (Organic)
55-65 Days to maturity. Lactuca sativa. Organic Red Iceberg Lettuce Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Red Iceberg...
Zinnia Seeds - Cut and Come Again (Organic)
60-70 Days to Maturity. Zinnia elegans. Organic Cut and Come Again Zinnia Flower Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, heirloom, open-pollinated flowers. Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and...
Onion Seeds - Bunching - Tokyo Long White (Organic)
60-90 Days to maturity. Allium fistulosum. Organic Tokyo Long White Onion Seeds. Non-GMO, perennial, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, cold tolerant, drought tolerant, bunching onion. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, garden plots,...
Okra Seeds - Star of David - Organic
Organic Star of David Okra Seeds. 60 - 75 days to maturity. Abelmoschus esculentus. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Annual. An Israeli variety, Star of David grows 8 to 10 feet tall stalks....
Lettuce Seeds - Spring Mix - Organic
40-70 Days to maturity. Lactuca sativa. Organic Spring Mix Lettuce Seeds. The Spring Lettuce Mix is a blend of lettuces chosen especially for Spring planting. They offer a good range...
Bean Seeds - Bush - Red Chili (Organic)
75-100 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Red Chili Bean Seeds (Organic). Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, organic, heirloom, bush, shelling bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses....
Lettuce Seeds, Romaine - Vivian - Organic
Organic Vivian Romaine Lettuce Seeds. 50 days to full maturity. 28 days to maturity for baby leaves. Lactuca sativa. Open Pollinated. Non-GMO. Annual. Approx. 25,000 Seeds per ounce. Download Free...
Mustard - Wasabi (Organic)
Wasabi Mustard Seeds. Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Non-GMO. 45 days. This mustard has large green leaves with wavy edges and a fun wasabi-like bite. Easy to grow in your...
Barnwood Planter Organic Wheatgrass Kit
This wheatgrass starter kit is the perfect way to start growing your own wheatgrass at home for only pennies per day. The kit includes everything you need to grow up...
Basil Seeds - Sweet (Organic)
60-90 Days to maturity. Ocimum basilicum. Organic Sweet Basil Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Sweet basil has...
Squash Seeds - Winter - Honeynut (Organic)
80-120 Days to maturity. Cucurbita moschata. Organic Honeynut Winter Squash Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, organic. Honeynut is a smaller, sweeter cousin of the butternut squash, bred for concentrated flavor and convenient...
Beet Seeds - Early Wonder - Organic
(33 days for greens and 60 days for beets) Organic Early Wonder came into being sometime around 1911. This is truly one of the best beet varieties for greens. Whereas...
Lettuce Seeds - Parris Island Cos - Organic
Lactuca sativa. (68 days) Parris Island was developed by the USDA and Clemson in the early 1950s. Named for Parris Island off the coast of South Carolina. Organic Parris Island...
Pea Seeds - Afila Tendril - Microgreens (Organic)
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth - Afila Tendril Pea Microgreens Seeds - Pisum sativum. Non-GMO. Produces microgreens pea shoots with an abundance of curly tendrils. Tendril Peas are a choice...
Pea Seeds - Snow - Oregon Sugar Pod II (Organic)
60-70 Days to maturity. Pisum sativum. Oregon Sugar Pod II Pea Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant...
Hydroponic Wheatgrass Growing Kit
Grow wheatgrass hydroponically with the Hydroponic Wheatgrass Growing Kit. Less mess than soil. A complete and easy way to grow wheatgrass. Features the Micro-Mat hydroponic wheatgrass grow pads. Certified Organic....
Radish, Daikon (Organic) - Vegetable Seeds
60-70 days. Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus Organic Daikon radish is an upright annual root legume and cool season crop. Select a Different Use for This Seed: Sprouting Growing Organic Radish...
Chard Seeds - Fordhook Giant - Organic
Beta vulgaris. (50-60 days) Introduced in the 1750s, a very popular heirloom chard has been around longer than granny. Fordhook giant chard is a vigorous variety that is noted for...
Clover Seeds - Yellow Blossom Sweet - Organic
Melilotus Officinalus aka Ribbed Melilot, Field Melilot, Comilla Real, and Official Melilot. This Yellow clover has blossoms with a characteristic sweet odor, blooming in the spring and summer. A drought...
Cucumber Seeds - Sumter (Organic)
50 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Organic Sumter Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds,...
Cucumber Seeds - Painted Serpent (Organic)
63 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo. Organic Painted Serpent Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised...
Squash Seeds - Winter - Tahitian (Organic)
80-120 Days to maturity. Cucurbita moschata. Tahitian (Organic) winter squash seeds. Non-GMO, annual, perennial, organic, hybrid, open-pollinated, heirloom, AAS winner. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds,...
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