Gardening Checklist: March

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Are you wondering what to plant in March? Awesome! I have a list for you, so you can get started on the spring garden we’ve all been dreaming of. Well at least I have since January!

For me, in zone 6b March is the month I’ve been waiting for so I can start all. the. seeds, and get my hands back in the dirt. Maybe its just me but there’s something very relaxing and grounding when playing in the dirt.

Direct Sowing/Planting Outside

Onion sets can be planted up to 6 weeks before the last frost. I try to get them out in early March if the weather permits.

Peas are very cold hardy and can typically handle a light frost. They go out with my onions in early March.

Potatoes also do well with the cold because they are under ground for the first part of their life. I try to get those out in mid March. Most old folks around my area say you plant taters in St. Patrick’s day.

Radish and Turnips also do well and should be sown around the middle of March as well.

If you started cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower already you can start to harden them off.

Seeds to Start

March 22nd is the day I start pretty much all things during this time.

Tomatoes

Peppers

basil

Sage

Calendula

Marigolds

cilantro

If you haven’t purchased your seeds yet you still have time. Some of my favorite places to buy my seeds are Baker Creek and Migardener.

Check out the Nexts Months guide for your garden.