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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75-80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Lemon Boy Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, F1 hybrid, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds,...
Nasturtium Seeds - Alaska Gold Dwarf
(Tropaeolum majus nanum) Nasturtium is very colorful and easy to grow, making it a great annual ground cover. Deep yellow blooms play across the variegated foliage like gold in a...
Hard Red Spring Wheat - Organic - Cover Crop Seeds
90 Days. Triticum aestivum. Open-Pollinated. Cover Crop. Organic. Non-GMO Organic Hard Red Spring Wheat cover crop is one of the most tolerant, productive, and beneficial grows available to home gardeners....
Alyssum Seeds - Wonderland Series
63-77 Days to maturity. Lobularia maritima. Wonderland Series Alyssum Seeds. Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Annual. Wonderland Series Alyssum flower seeds are a classic and award-winning addition to any home or garden this...
Cauliflower Seeds - Snowball Y Improved - Organic
Brassica oleracea (70-80 days) Snowball Y improved was Introduced by Ferry-Morse Seed Company in 1947. It was developed from "Snowball" cauliflower which was around in 1884. Tasty snow white 6",...
Basil - Thai - Microgreens Seeds
18-30+ days. Thai Basil Microgreens Seeds are just as easy to grow as other varieties of basil microgreens seeds. Thai Basil, when grown as a microgreen, tastes like basil but...
Petunia Seeds - Wave Series (pelleted)
98-105 Days to maturity. Petunia x hybrida. Wave Series Petunia Seeds. Non-GMO, hybrid, Premium Quality Seeds, annual. Growing Wave Series seeds this season promises to reinvigorate any stale flower bed,...
Cucumber Seeds - Long Green Imp. Slicing
65 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Long Green Improved Slicing Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised...
Smart Seal 5 Gallon Bucket Lids - Singles
The Handy Pantry Smart Seal Lid transforms most 5-gal bucket designs into the ideal storage container. The screw-on lid is food-grade and pest-proof—literally, hundreds of applications for this reusable lid....
Colorful Radish Microgreens Mix
8 to 12 days. A stunning colorful radish microgreen mixture sure to delight in any application. This non-GMO radish seed mix is super easy to grow, offering an incredible yield...
Pepper - Hot - Cayenne Thick
65-85 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Cayenne Thick Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat-tolerant, hot pepper with hot heat levels. 30,000-50,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing...
Arugula Seeds - Rocket (Roquette)
40-50 Days to maturity. Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa ’Rocket’. Rocket (Roquette) Arugula Seeds. Non-GMO, warm weather heirloom annual. Arugula is a nutrient-dense Mediterranean leafy green that has been cultivated in...
Pea Seeds - Shelling - Green Arrow
65-70 days. Green Arrow Pea Seeds. Pisum sativum. Non-GMO. Hails from England and has been a gourmet variety in the EU for years. It is a heavy yielding shelling pea...
Swiss Chard Seeds - Ruby Red - Organic
55 days. Ruby Red Swiss Chard is a beautiful addition to the garden, and a delicious addition to the kitchen. These plants grow stems up to two feet tall with...
Garlic Bulbs - Fall - Hardneck - German Red
3 Bulbs Per Bag This is a preorder item that is expected to ship in October. Can NOT ship to Hawaii, Idaho, Washington, or Puerto Rico due to agricultural restrictions....
Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Jar Lids
These replacement wide-mouth mason jar lids are made from 316 stainless steel and include a durable silicone gasket. We make these lids 30% thicker than other stainless lids on the...
Melon Seeds - Crenshaw - Crenshaw
110 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo. Crenshaw Melon Seeds. A non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat-tolerant Crenshaw Melon. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. The Crenshaw...
Worm Castings
Worm castings are the nutrient-rich waste product of redworms — not to be confused with vermicompost, which is organic matter broken down by earthworms over time. Castings are a powerful,...
Premium Bamboo Microgreens Grow Mats
Microgreens hydroponic grow mats are made from premium, sustainable bamboo fiber. Bamboo fiber grow pads are the top-of-the-line hydroponic grow medium for microgreens. These pads have a higher water-holding capacity...
Pea - Thomas Laxton - Microgreens Seeds
8-14 days. These tasty Organic peas can be sprouted or grown into pea shoots (pea microgreens) - which are a staff favorite! They are great in salads and can be...
African Marigold Seeds - Inca II Series
77-84 Days to maturity. Tagetes erecta. Inca II Series African Marigold Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid. Inca II Series African marigold seeds invite timeless AAS award-winning color for your home, patio,...
Pea Seeds - Snow - Oregon Giant
In 67 days you could be eating Oregon Giant Snow Peas straight from the garden. These snow peas are considered one of the largest, crispiest, and sweetest. Vines stay below...
Beet Seed - Bulls Blood
40-52 days. The Bull's Blood beet is a variety of beet that has a higher nutritional value than others. In addition to this, Bull's Blood is often grown as an...
Fall Clearance Seed Assortment Sale (30 Pack)
Get a whole garden's worth at once, and without paying a lot of money! Meet our Fall Clearance Seed Assortment: high-germination current-season seed packets bundled from our overstock so you...
Petunia Seeds - Hulahoop Series (pelleted)
98-105 Days to maturity. Petunia x hybrida. Pelleted Hulahoop Series Petunia Seeds. Non-GMO, hybrid, Premium Quality Seeds, annual. Pelleted seeds. Hulahoop Series seeds grow a dazzling, fun, and unique variation...
Lettuce Seeds - Romaine - Cimmaron
65 days. This charming heirloom romaine produces a 10 to 12 inch, deep-red head with good flavor and a crisp tender texture. Virtually impervious to bolting. These non-GMO Cimarron seeds...
Lentil - Red (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
2-3 Days to Harvest. Lens culinaris. Organic Red Lentil Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. A delicious and classic substitute for any green or French lentil, non-GMO organic red...
Tomato Seeds - Slicing - German Johnson
76 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. German Johnson Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden...
Squash Seeds - Summer - Zucchini Grey
45-50 days. Zucchini Grey Summer Squash Seeds. Cucurbita pepo. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. An Old World heirloom native to Italy, the Zucchini Grey summer squash has been a Mediterranean favorite since...
Lettuce Seeds - Heatwave Mix
45-60 days. Non-GMO. Heirloom. Heatwave Lettuce Seed Mix. Lactuca. The Heatwave Lettuce Mix lettuces that thrive in the heat and remain productive. Our choice "slow-bolt" varieties feature Grand Rapids, Prizehead,...
Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Beefsteak Determinate
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Beefsteak Determinate Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, determinate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. The plant...
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