What to Plant in March
Raleigh, NC · Zone 7b
Last frost: Mar 25
Frost-free days: 230
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
Start Indoors 27
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Chives
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Lavender
Jan 1 – Mar 23
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Oregano
Jan 1 – May 23
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Parsley
Jan 1 – Oct 23
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Rosemary
Jan 1 – Mar 31
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Sage
Jan 1 – May 8
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Thyme
Jan 1 – Apr 30
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Artichoke
Jan 1 – May 31
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Broccoli
Jan 1 – Apr 23
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cabbage
Jan 1 – Apr 23
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
Jan 1 – Apr 23
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Celery
Jan 1 – Mar 23
4 per sq ft
80–120 days
Kale
Jan 1 – Aug 23
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Leek
Jan 1 – Sep 15
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Lettuce
Jan 1 – Apr 23
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Onion
Jan 1 – Sep 23
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Spinach
Jan 1 – Mar 31
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Strawberry
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Swiss Chard
Jan 1 – Sep 15
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Tomato
Feb 8 – May 8
1 per sq ft
65–80 days
Growing guide
Eggplant
Feb 15 – Apr 8
1 per sq ft
70–90 days
Pepper
Feb 15 – Apr 8
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Growing guide
Sunflower
Feb 22 – May 23
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Pumpkin
Mar 9 – Apr 30
¼ per sq ft
85–120 days
Squash
Mar 9 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
45–65 days
Zucchini
Mar 9 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
45–60 days
Transplant 22
Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.
Plant now
Chives
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Spinach
Jan 1 – Apr 30
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Strawberry
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Lettuce
Jan 9 – May 23
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Swiss Chard
Jan 9 – Oct 16
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Parsley
Jan 17 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Leek
Jan 17 – Dec 8
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Onion
Jan 17 – Dec 16
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Broccoli
Jan 24 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Brussels Sprouts
Jan 24 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
Cabbage
Jan 24 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
Jan 24 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Kale
Jan 24 – Oct 8
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Lavender
Feb 22 – Jun 8
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
Oregano
Feb 22 – Jul 16
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Rosemary
Feb 22 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Sage
Feb 22 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Thyme
Feb 22 – Jul 8
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Artichoke
Feb 22 – Aug 8
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Celery
Feb 22 – Jun 15
4 per sq ft
80–120 days
Later this month
Sunflower
Mar 17 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Direct Sow 8
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Garlic
Jan 1 – Oct 16
9 per sq ft
180–240 days
Cilantro
Jan 9 – May 23
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Beet
Jan 9 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Turnip
Jan 9 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
30–60 days
Peas
Jan 17 – Jun 8
8 per sq ft
55–70 days
Carrot
Jan 24 – Oct 8
16 per sq ft
70–80 days
Radish
Jan 24 – May 23
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Potato
Feb 22 – Aug 16
1 per sq ft
70–150 days
March Gardening Tips
- Start Tomato, Pepper, Squash 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.
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