š± March Planting Guide: Hereās your cheat sheet for March planting!
š± March Planting Guide:
Hereās your cheat sheet for March planting!
March is a pivotal month for gardeners. Whether youāre prepping beds in cooler climates (Zones 3-6) or diving into early planting in warmer regions (Zones 7-10), timing is everything. This guide cuts through the guesswork with straightforward, zone-specific advice to help you plant smarterānot harder.
Cool Climates (Zones 3-6):
1. Peas (Snow/Snap): Direct sow NOW! They laugh at frost.
2. Spinach & Lettuce: Cold-hardy greens thrive in chilly soil.
3. Potatoes: Plant seed potatoes mid-month for summer harvests.
4. Onions & Garlic: Transplant seedlings or sets for fall bulbs.
5. Start Indoors: Tomatoes, peppers, and brassicas (broccoli, cabbage) under grow lights.
Warm Climates (Zones 7-10):
1. Beans (Bush/Pole): Direct sow once soil hits 60Ā°F.
2. Squash & Zucchini: Plant seeds now for summer harvest.
3. Corn: Sow in blocks for better pollination.
4. Cucumbers: Trellis them to save space + prevent rot.
5. Herbs: Basil, cilantro, dillādirect sow for fresh flavor.
Pro Tip: Mulch to keep soil cool and moist as temps rise.
Everyone Should Plant:š¼ Flowers
- Calendula (pest repellent + edible).
- Sweet Peas (fragrant and fast-growing).
- Nasturtiums (edible blooms + aphid traps).
šæ Herbs:
- Chives (perennial and pollinator-friendly).
- Parsley (biennial, loves cool springs).
Donāt Forget:
- Soil Prep: Amend beds with compost or aged manure.
- Weed Now: Get ahead before they take over.
- Slug Patrol: Set beer traps (yes, really).
Share your March plans below!šš½