When can I plant in March?
As the soil warms and weeds begin to grow, this is a sign that it’s also the time to make the first outdoor sowings – cabbages, broccoli, cauliflowers, kale, corn salad, land cress, peas, broad beans, maincrop onions, parsnips and turnips can all be sown this month. Sowing means planting a seed or putting the seed in the soil. sow seeds early in the morning so the water has enough time to permeate the soil and get warm throughout the day. You can do it in the evening but make sure the seed flats stay warm overnight.
Can I winter sow in March?
January has been a favorite month to do a winter sow as it normally gives you at least 60 days before the weather warms up (many of the seeds we selected have a germination time of 60 days). But you can do a winter sow from December to early March, so there is no hard rule. March is a good time to start growing annuals, but only Hardy annuals when its still so cold. A new 2025 video explains Sowing Hardy Annuals, what are they and when to sow.From March to June you can sow half-hardy annual seeds. These are the plants that can’t tolerate frost so we’ll start them off on our kitchen windowsills, then move them outside under cover before we plant them out after the last frosts, usually in late May.
Can I plant anything in March?
Early spring is prime planting time, most seeds can be sown at this time of year. It’s not too late to sow tomatoes and peppers if you have not already done so. In warmer parts of the UK March is time to sow carrots, potatoes, peas and onions outdoors. Plant the following seeds and sets outdoors by early to mid-March: beets, carrots, collards, kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard greens, onions, potatoes, parsley, radishes, and spinach (following seed packet instructions).March is the perfect time to get those tomato and pepper seeds started indoors so they can be ready for an early spring planting! Also now is a great time to start planting cool weather vegetables that can withstand those last frost days of march and april.
What vegetable is best planted in March?
Direct sow seed outdoors: peas, beets, lettuce, arugula, spinach, kale, broccoli/raab, chard, radish, turnip, kohlrabi, carrot, potato (consider sprouting or “chitting” potatoes indoors before planting outdoors), dill and cilantro. If you haven’t yet done so, plant asparagus and horseradish. Another option is to tuck seeds directly into soil outdoors. Planting seeds this way is called direct sowing, and it is an easy process that yields great results.
Can I sow seeds directly in March?
Warm-Season Crops: For heat-loving plants like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost (mid-February). Faster-growing crops like cucumbers and zucchini can be started 3–4 weeks before the last frost (mid- to late March). Generally March and April, when the soil begins to warm, are the best months to begin sowing many hardy annual vegetable seeds outdoors including broccoli, cabbage, chard, carrots, peas and parsnips.Around 8 weeks before the first frost… About 8 weeks before the first frost dates, plant your “winter greens. Greens like collards, kale, turnips, swiss chard, mustards, lettuce, spinach, kohlrabi, parsley, and even leeks can be sown directly from seed.You can absolutely continue to garden after your first frost date in the fall or winter and then begin to plant before your last frost date in the late winter or spring. The only thing your first frost date tells you is when your warm season ends and your cool season begins.