Looking for vegetables to plant in March? These easy picks thrive in early spring weather, perfect for seasoned gardeners or beginners. Sow them directly or start indoors. Get started with these March must-plants.
Leafy Greens for Fresh Spring Eats
Grow leafy greens like spinach and chard as vegetables to plant in March. Enjoy fresh, cool-weather harvests quickly
1. Spinach Thriving in Cooler Weather
Spinach loves March’s chilly days and grows fast, even shrugging off light frosts. Sow seeds shallowly in well-drained soil, and in 4-6 weeks, you’ll have nutritious leaves for salads or smoothies, a perfect start to easy spring gardening.
- Tip: Partial shade works if your area heats up quickly.
2. Lettuce Varieties for Spring Salads
From romaine to butterhead, lettuce is a cool-weather champ perfect for March planting. These greens sprout quickly, giving you fresh salad fixings in just a few weeks.
- Tip: Mix varieties for a colorful, tasty harvest.
3. Kale for Nutritious Greens
Kale is a tough, nutrient-rich green that thrives in March’s cool climate. Plant it now for a steady supply of leaves to enjoy raw, cooked, or blended into smoothies.
- Tip: Harvest outer leaves to keep it going strong.
4. Swiss Chard with Rainbow Stems
Swiss chard brings vibrant rainbow stems and lush leaves to your garden. Hardy and productive, it’s a March must-plant—great for stir-fries or soups.
- Tip: Cut outer stems to encourage new growth.
Root Veggies Growing Below Ground
Root veggies like radishes and beets thrive in spring gardening. Sow them now for tasty yields by summer.
5. Radishes for Quick Harvests
Radishes are the speed demons of the garden, ready to harvest in 3-4 weeks. Plant them in loose soil this March for a peppery crunch in no time.
- Tip: Sow weekly for a continuous crop.
6. Carrots Developing Under the Soil
Carrots form sweet, crunchy roots beneath loose, sandy soil when planted in March. By early summer, you’ll be pulling up a delicious haul.
- Tip: Thin seedlings for bigger, straighter carrots.
7. Beets for Colorful Harvests
Beets offer a double treat—vibrant roots and edible greens. Plant them in well-drained soil this month, and enjoy a colorful harvest in 8-10 weeks.
- Tip: Roast the roots and sauté the greens for a full meal.
8. Onions for Flavorful Dishes
Onions are a low-maintenance March planting option. Use sets for simplicity, and they’ll grow steadily in well-drained soil, ready to flavor your dishes by summer.
- Tip: Space them out for plump bulbs.
Climbers and Cool-Season Stars
Plant in March peas and broccoli for climbing and cool-season stars. Harvest hearty crops with ease!
9. Peas Climbing Towards the Sun
Peas thrive in March’s cool weather, climbing toward the sun with a little support from a trellis. Sweet snap or snow peas will be ready by late spring.
- Tip: Plant seeds an inch apart for a full vine.
10. Broccoli for a Hearty Harvest
Broccoli loves early spring’s cool days, making March ideal for planting. Start seeds indoors and transplant, or direct-sow if frost-free, for fresh heads by late spring.
Tip: Protect seedlings with row covers to keep pests at bay.
