March is generally believed to be the ideal planting time for most vegetables out there. That’s because this month usually brings an end to frosts, meaning one can plant seeds directly into the ground outdoors and grow them without hindrance from the cold.
If you wish to make your garden more productive this March but have no idea what to plant, don’t worry, I’ve got your back!
What Vegetables Can You Plant In March?
Here are all the vegetables you can plant this March according to your zone:
Zone 1-3:
Peas: If you’ve been in the gardening space for a while now, you’ll know that peas, especially sugar snap peas, are known for their ability to withstand frost and even improve their flavor thanks to it. Peas are quick to grow and, if planted directly outdoors in March, will be ready to harvest in about 8-10 weeks.
Kale: Kale is a leafy green known to thrive in low-temperature conditions and frost. Some might even say that kale turns sweeter and less bitter after undergoing a frost. If you plant kale around late March, mature leaves should be ready to harvest in about 8-10 weeks.
Lettuce: Despite lettuce’s huge fanbase worldwide, I’m definitely not one of its biggest fans. To me, lettuce tastes boring and unappealing. Nonetheless, I had to include it in this list since most lettuce varieties will thrive from being planted in early March since it’s a relatively cold hardy vegetable.
Zone 4-5:
Radishes: I love planting radishes in my backyard garden since they’re incredibly vibrant and give this colorful look to the landscape. They benefit from March planting in zones 4-5 since these zones typically offer a milder temperature average.
Beets: You’re free to sow beet seeds outdoors in March as soon as the last frost date passes. The soil will start warming up eventually and provide this colorful vegetable with the push it needs to grow well underground.
Asparagus: Asparagus seeds can be sown outdoors in mid to late March as soon as the soil becomes somewhat workable. This savory, earthy vegetable thrives in lower-temperature conditions and requires some frost to develop a complete, well-rounded flavor.
Zone 6-7:
Spinach: Another incredibly delicious and savory leafy green that prefers the low-temperature conditions of March is spinach. It’s quick to grow and will only take 6-8 weeks before it’s ready to harvest.
Potatoes: Planting potatoes in zones 6-7 March gives them plenty of time to establish before the blazing summer heat emerges. Just wait for the harsh frost to pass and let the soil become workable before planting.
Carrots: Carrots will greatly benefit from being planted in early March 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. Frost helps them develop a better flavor and texture which will be evident once you harvest them 8-10 weeks later.
Zone 8-9:
Eggplant: Eggplant lovers in zones 8-9 can sow the seeds of their favorite vegetable in mid to late March so that all risk of frost passes and the glossy purple vegetable can thrive undisturbed.
Pumpkin: Although pumpkins are generally considered to be warm-season crops, you can still plant them in late March or early April granted your region has a milder climate and the cold doesn’t linger around for too long.
Tomatoes: March is a good time to be sowing tomato seeds into the ground as it gives them the opportunity to establish before the last frost and have plenty of warmth throughout the growing season later on.
Zone 10:
Celery: This tough and peppery vegetable thrives in milder conditions but can be planted in zone 10 March after the last frost date for optimal, undisturbed growth.
Broccoli: Yeah…broccoli just sucks. But, if you wish to grow it in your garden in zone 10 for some reason, March would be a good time to plant it. Just make sure to plant it 6-8 weeks before the last frost date as broccoli prefers cold and frost.
Peppers: The milder temperature offerings of zone 10 March make peppers one of the most ideal vegetables to be planted around this time, especially if you’re looking for a spring harvest.