March marks the arrival of spring, bringing a burst of garden activity. With so much to do, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. As someone who learned the ropes from my market gardening grandfather, I've curated this guide to the best vegetables to plant in your garden this month. Here are 15 easy-to-grow options to sow or plant in March. Let's dive in:
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Early spring is ideal for sowing carrots. Directly in the ground in warmer regions or under cover where nights still dip below freezing. Create a 2 cm deep furrow, scatter the fine seeds, and cover lightly with soil. For even spacing, try mixing seeds with sand—a trick from my grandfather. Experiment with varieties like purple, yellow, or white for colorful harvests.
March is perfect for transplanting strawberries, whether from a garden center or by dividing existing plants. Select a sunny spot and space plants 30 cm apart. Mix early and late varieties, like four-season strawberries, for fruit through September or October.
Plant lettuces directly or under cover if frost lingers. For quicker harvests, buy young plants and transplant them; sow seeds for results in 6-8 weeks. My tip: Do both for a steady salad supply.
Late March suits potato planting everywhere. Dig 15 cm deep holes every 40 cm, place seed potatoes, cover, and water. Opt for a mix of firm- and tender-fleshed varieties to match your recipes.
In a 3 cm deep furrow, plant garlic and shallot bulbs 25 cm apart. Cover with soil and water well for robust growth.
Every vegetable garden needs herbs. Plant parsley, chervil, basil, sage, and mint in the ground or pots. Protect from frost by sheltering if needed in early March.
Radishes are a family favorite—kids love harvesting them after just 3 weeks. Sow in 1 cm furrows, thin seedlings for space, cover, and water.
Start eggplants mid-March under cover at 20°C+. Transplant when leaves emerge, spacing 60 cm apart in frost-free spots. They thrive with sun and summer water.
Sow leeks in sandy, sunny soil (1 cm furrows) or transplant young plants. Seedlings prefer warmth; use plants if cold persists. Harvest in fall.
Asparagus loves sandy soil. Sow in 1 cm furrows 30 cm apart. Transplant claws next spring; enjoy harvests by year three—worth the wait given the cost!
Sow peas 3 cm deep from March, adding stakes for climbing. Wait for frost end or start under cover.
Late March for beans in frost-free ground (rows 50 cm apart, with stakes). Diversify colors for summer harvests.
Transplant peppers in warmed soil, 60 cm apart. Shelter until after the Ice Saints. Choose moist summer spots.
Sow tomatoes in pots—too cold for ground yet outside Mediterranean zones. Transplant at 20-25 cm; pick hardy varieties like Grégori Altaï or Marmande.
Brighten summers with cosmos, marigolds, petunias, nasturtiums, and more. Sow direct if warm, or in greenhouse pots.
Beyond planting: prune roses, vines (and tie), fruit tree branches; remove winter covers; aerate mulches around irises/peonies; trim hedges; cut raspberry suckers. Plenty to keep you busy!
