Garden

Seasonal Calendar

Your month-by-month guide to planting, tending, and harvesting

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What to Plant in March

  • Apple

    Bare-root trees in late autumn to early spring while dormant

    Transplant
  • Arugula

    3–5 weeks before last frost; succession sow every 2 weeks

    Direct Sow
  • Asparagus

    Plant 1-year crowns in early spring as soon as soil is workable

    Transplant
  • Bee Balm
    Start Indoors
  • Beet

    3–4 weeks before last frost; again in late summer

    Direct Sow
  • Bell Pepper

    8–10 weeks before last frost

    Start Indoors
  • Black-Eyed Susan
    Start Indoors
  • Blackberry

    Bare-root canes in late autumn to early spring while dormant

    Transplant
  • Blueberry

    Early spring or autumn; plant at least 2 compatible varieties

    Transplant
  • Broccoli

    6–8 weeks before last frost

    Start Indoors
  • Brussels Sprouts

    12–14 weeks before first autumn frost

    Start Indoors
  • Cabbage

    6–8 weeks before last frost

    Start Indoors
  • Calendula

    2–4 weeks before last frost; self-seeds readily

    Direct Sow
  • Carrot

    3–5 weeks before last frost; succession sow every 3 weeks

    Direct Sow
  • Cauliflower

    6–8 weeks before last frost

    Start Indoors
  • Celery

    10–12 weeks before last frost

    Start Indoors
  • Chamomile

    Autumn or early spring; surface sow as seeds need light to germinate

    Direct Sow
  • Cherry

    Bare-root trees in late autumn to early spring while dormant

    Transplant
  • Chives
    Start Indoors
  • Chives

    2–4 weeks before last frost

    Direct Sow
  • Cilantro

    2 weeks before last frost; succession sow every 3 weeks

    Direct Sow
  • Echinacea
    Start Indoors
  • Eggplant

    8–10 weeks before last frost

    Start Indoors
  • Grape

    Bare-root canes in late winter to early spring while dormant

    Transplant
  • Jalapeño Pepper

    8–10 weeks before last frost

    Start Indoors
  • Kale

    3 months before first autumn frost

    Direct Sow
  • Lemongrass
    Start Indoors
  • Lettuce

    4–6 weeks before last frost; again in late summer for autumn harvest

    Direct Sow
  • Marigold

    6–8 weeks before last frost

    Start Indoors
  • Onion

    Plant sets 4 weeks before last frost

    Direct Sow
  • Oregano
    Start Indoors
  • Parsley

    10–12 weeks before last frost

    Start Indoors
  • Parsley

    4–6 weeks before last frost; soak seeds overnight to speed germination

    Direct Sow
  • Peach

    Bare-root trees in late winter while dormant

    Transplant
  • Pear

    Bare-root trees in late autumn to early spring while dormant

    Transplant
  • Peas

    4–6 weeks before last frost; as soon as soil is workable

    Direct Sow
  • Radish

    4–6 weeks before last frost; succession sow every 2 weeks

    Direct Sow
  • Raspberry

    Bare-root canes in late autumn to early spring while dormant

    Transplant
  • Rosemary
    Start Indoors
  • Sage
    Start Indoors
  • Spinach

    4–6 weeks before last frost; again in late summer for autumn harvest

    Direct Sow
  • Thyme
    Start Indoors
  • Tomato

    6–8 weeks before last frost

    Start Indoors
  • Turnip

    4–6 weeks before last frost; again in late summer for autumn harvest

    Direct Sow
  • Yarrow
    Start Indoors

What to Harvest in March

  • Rosemary

    Harvest tips of young growth; never cut back into old wood

    Harvest

March Garden Tasks

  • Direct sow peas, spinach, arugula, and radishes as soon as soil can be worked
  • Start herb seeds indoors — parsley, chives, and thyme
  • Spread a 1-inch layer of compost on beds and gently work it in
  • Prune dormant fruit trees and berry canes before new growth breaks
  • Set out tomato cages and stakes before the beds get crowded
  • Begin hardening off brassica transplants on mild, calm days

Seasonal Wisdom

“The first peas in the ground signal that the year has truly begun. Don't wait for warm weather; peas thrive in cold soil and reward early courage.”