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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Trifolium repens. Perennial low growing clover that is very similar to White Dutch Clover, however, it is more vigorous. New Zealand clover is more drought tolerant once established, and can...
Chinese Broccoli Seeds - Suiho - Hybrid
50 to 55 Days to maturity. Brassica oleracea var alboglabra. Chinese Broccoli Seeds - Suiho - Hybrid seeds. Annual, Hybrid. Also known as Noble Jade or Emerald Green variety. This...
Coleus Seeds - Jazz Combo Mix
84-91 Days to maturity. Plectranthus scutellarioides. Coleus Jazz Combo Mix Seeds. Non-GMO, Annual. Jazz Combo Mix coleus seeds are uniquely exciting and fun to grow in any home or garden....
Pumpkin Seeds - Casper
Cucurbita pepo (115 days) Don't be scared, this ghostly white pumpkin is named after the friendly ghost. Casper is sure to please at Halloween with 15 pound pumpkins perfect for...
Chrysanthemum Greens Seeds - Oasis
40-50 Days to maturity. Glebionis coronaria var. oasis. Oasis Chrysanthemum Greens Seeds. Cool-season annual heirloom. Non-GMO. Oasis has small, deeply serrated, dark-green aromatic leaves that are more productive, vigorous, and...
Dial Seed Sower
This handy seed sower has 5 different size seed openings so you can use it for a broad range of seed sizes. The compartment is easy to load and unload,...
Basil Seeds - Red Leaf Holy Basil
65-75 days maturity. Ocimum sanctum. Red Leaf Holy Basil Seeds. Non-GMO, Heirloom. Annual. Holy basil is an essential herb in the Thai kitchen due to its unique flavor. This Holy...
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Big Bertha F1 Hybrid
73 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Big Bertha F1 Hybrid Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, sweet pepper with no heat level. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Resistant to...
Alfalfa Seeds - Allstar - Organic
medicago sativa. Certified Organic Allstar alfalfa is an improved, long-lasting Organic alfalfa that has high yields, high quality forage and above average stand persistence. It is resistant to Anthracnose, aphanomyces...
Carrot Seeds - Kyoto Red
70 to 90 Days to maturity. Daucus carota. Kyoto Red - Carrot Seeds. Cool Season Annual, Heirloom. Kyoto Red carrot is a Japanese traditional heirloom vegetable, dento yasai, grown in...
Tobacco Seeds - Tennessee Red Leaf
~60-65 Days from transplant to maturity. Nicotiana tabacum. Tennessee Red Leaf Tobacco Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant...
Eggplant Seeds - Millionaire Purple Hybrid
55 days. Japan long-type produces early, high quality fruit over 8 inches long with brilliant black skin and a purple calyx. The tender flesh is nearly seedless. This is a...
Basil Seeds - Thai Sweet Large Leaf
35-40 Days to maturity. Ocimum basilicum. Sweet Large Leaf Thai Basil Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. A...
Moonflower Seeds - Tall Night Flowering
112 Days to maturity. Ipomoea alba. Tall Night Flowering Moonflower Seeds. Non-GMO, annual. Tall Night Flowering moonflower seeds boast some of the most fragrant, spectacular, and rapid-growing blooms in the...
Tomato Seeds - Cherry - Large Red Cherry (Organic)
75-80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Organic Large Red Cherry Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate cherry tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds,...
Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Brandywine Yellow (Organic)
76-90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Organic Brandywine Yellow Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, potato leaf, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden...
Snapdragon Seeds - Sonnet Series
115-121 Days to maturity. Antirrhinum majus. Sonnet Series Snapdragon Seeds. Non-GMO, Premium Quality Seeds, hybrid, annual. Sonnet Series snapdragon seeds grow a fragrant, classic, and authentic touch of the Mediterranean...
Strawflower Seeds - Tall Double Mix
70-84 Days to maturity. Helichrysum bracteatum. Strawflower Tall Double Mix Seeds. Non-GMO, Annual. Tall Double Mix strawflower seeds grow some of the most recognizable summertime blooms, both indoors and out!...
Wildflower Seeds - Dry Land Mix
Annual and perennial mix. Dry Land Mix wildflower seed grows some of the season's most classic, colorful, and fragrant collection of blooms. Dryland Mix wildflower seeds contain a unique mix...
Pepper Seeds - Hot - Jalapeno Gigantia F1 Hybrid
Jalapeno Gigantia F1 Hybrid Hot Pepper Seeds. Capsicum annuum. F1 Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. 70 days to maturity. Jalapeno Gigantia are large, 5 inches long peppers that are great for stuffing....
Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Ace 55 VF
85 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Ace 55 VF Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, determinate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses....
Self Watering Microgreens Kit
This self watering microgreens kit is a fast, easy and fun way to grow your own microgreens at home with minimal mess and fuss. Includes two re-usable self-watering microgreens trays,...
Melon Seeds - Charentais
90 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo var. inodorus. Charentais Melon Seeds. A non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat-tolerant specialty melon. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses....
Winter Rye (Organic) - Bulk Grains
Secale cereale. Annual, open-pollinated. 2-3 days for rye berry sprouts or 7-10 days for ryegrass. These Organic ryegrass seeds (not to be confused with ryegrass Lolium) seeds are great for...
Tobacco Seeds - Black Sea Samsun
55–65 Days from transplant to maturity. Nicotiana tabacum. Black Sea Samsun Tobacco Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant...
Green Pea (Organic) - Bulk Grains
Green peas are a classic addition to any kitchen or home garden. These dried green peas have been tested for microbes and can be used for microgreens, food storage, cooking,...
Millet - Whole (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
Whole millet is great for high germination sprouting, birdseed, and animal feed. Available in various quantities in resealable packaging. Select a Different Use for This Seed: Emergencey Storage Certified Organic...
Radish Seeds - Sparkler
Non-GMO, Heirloom Sparkler Radish Seeds. This fast cool season crop is a delight with its pretty red skin that changes to white at the tip. Matures in 25 to 30...
Watermelon Seeds - Picnic - Sangria Hybrid
87 Days to maturity. Citrullus lanatus. Sangria Hybrid Watermelon Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid, heat tolerant, seeded, picnic watermelon. Suitable for growing in garden plots. Resistant to Anthracnose (1), Fusarium Wilt...
Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Vintage Wine
80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Vintage Wine Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and...
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