What should I plant in March in Albuquerque, NM?

In March in Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), you can plant Chives, Cilantro, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Albuquerque, NM?

In Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 30 and Dec 24 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Mar 1 – Jul 8.

When do I plant Cilantro in Albuquerque, NM?

In Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), Cilantro: direct sow Feb 15 – May 31 and Sep 24 – Oct 8.

When do I plant Mint in Albuquerque, NM?

In Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), Mint: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 30, transplant outdoors Mar 1 – Jun 30.

What to Plant in March

Albuquerque, NM · Zone 7a

Last frost: Apr 5 Frost-free days: 207

Full year calendar for Albuquerque

Spring is building momentum. Start tomatoes and peppers indoors if you haven't already. Cool-season crops like peas, spinach, and lettuce can go outdoors once the soil is workable.

March at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Chives

Cilantro

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Sage

Thyme

Artichoke

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Lettuce

Onion

Peas

Pepper

Potato

Radish

Spinach

Strawberry

Sunflower

Swiss Chard

Tomato

Turnip

Start Indoors 22

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Plant now

Chives

Jan 1 – Apr 30

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Apr 30

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Apr 30

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Apr 8

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Apr 15

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Broccoli

Jan 9 – Apr 15

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Jan 9 – Apr 15

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Jan 9 – Apr 15

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Celery

Jan 9 – Mar 16

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Rosemary

Jan 17 – Mar 16

1 per sq ft 80–120 days

Kale

Jan 17 – May 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Strawberry

Jan 17 – May 16

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Thyme

Jan 24 – Apr 15

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Jan 24 – May 8

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Lettuce

Feb 1 – Apr 30

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Spinach

Feb 1 – Apr 8

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Swiss Chard

Feb 1 – Jun 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Oregano

Feb 8 – May 8

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Sage

Feb 8 – Apr 23

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Sunflower

Mar 9 – May 16

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Tomato

Mar 9 – Apr 23

1 per sq ft 65–80 days Growing guide

Later this month

Pepper

Mar 17–31

1 per sq ft 60–100 days Growing guide

Transplant 14

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Mar 1 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Mar 1 – Jun 30

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Mar 1 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Broccoli

Mar 1 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Mar 1 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Mar 1 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Mar 1 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Kale

Mar 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Mar 1 – Jun 30

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Lettuce

Mar 1 – May 31

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Onion

Mar 1 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Spinach

Mar 1 – May 8

9 per sq ft 35–50 days

Strawberry

Mar 1 – Jun 30

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Mar 1 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Direct Sow 8

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Aug 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Peas

Feb 8 – May 31

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Cilantro

Feb 15 – May 31

9 per sq ft 30–45 days

Beet

Feb 15 – Jun 15

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Radish

Feb 15 – May 31

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

Turnip

Feb 15 – Jun 15

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Carrot

Feb 22 – Jun 15

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Mar 9 – Jun 15

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

March Gardening Tips

Start Tomato, Pepper, Lettuce indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Carrot, Peas, Potato straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Add compost to beds now so nutrients are available when planting time arrives.