šŸŒ± March Planting Guide: Hereā€™s your cheat sheet for March planting!

šŸŒ± March Planting Guide:

Hereā€™s your cheat sheet for March planting!

March is a pivotal month for gardeners. Whether youā€™re 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 smarterā€”not 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, dillā€”direct sow for fresh flavor.


Pro Tip: Mulch to keep soil cool and moist as temps rise.

Everyone Should Plant:šŸŒ¼ Flowers

- Calendula (pest repellent + edible).

- Sweet Peas (fragrant and fast-growing).

- Nasturtiums (edible blooms + aphid traps).

šŸŒæ Herbs:

- Chives (perennial and pollinator-friendly).

- Parsley (biennial, loves cool springs).


Donā€™t 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).


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