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What to Plant in March

Vegetables to sow or plant in March in every US region, by crop and by USDA zone

Rows of green onions in long raised beds
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What to plant in March depends on where you garden. Across our 18 US regions, 14 have vegetables to sow or plant in March, from 20 vegetables in Texas to 89 in Hawaii, while the Midwest, the Upper Midwest, the Mountain West and Alaska have no vegetable sowings this month. The first table lists every vegetable for each region and links to the region's March page, which adds herbs, fruit and flowers. Below it, the same month is set out crop by crop and then by USDA hardiness zone. Every list comes from the planting calendars behind our region pages and the Planting Season app.

Rows of green and red lettuce in a raised bed
Lettuce: sown or planted in March in 11 of our 18 regions.
Freshly pulled carrots with green tops on a garden bench
Carrot: sown or planted in March in 10 of our 18 regions.
Zucchini plant with yellow flowers in a straw-mulched raised bed
Zucchini: sown or planted in March in 9 of our 18 regions.

What to plant in March in each US region

Each region plants on its own calendar, set by its frost dates and summer heat. Not sure which region you are in? Find your region by ZIP code, or check your last and first frost in the Frost Lookup.

RegionVegetables to sow or plant in MarchMonth page
North Florida
USDA zones 9a to 9b
31 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Carrot, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Green Onion, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Popcorn, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut and Winged Beans. Also 18 herbs.March in North Florida
78 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Central Florida
USDA zones 9b to 10b
40 vegetables: Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Carrot, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 21 herbs.March in Central Florida
106 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
South Florida
USDA zones 10a to 11a
33 vegetables: Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Chayote, Ginger, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 17 herbs.March in South Florida
93 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Gulf South
USDA zones 8a to 9b
29 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Carrot, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Bitter Melon, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Green Onion, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Popcorn, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric and Winged Beans. Also 19 herbs.March in Gulf South
78 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Desert Southwest
USDA zones 7a to 10a
28 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Edamame, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Sorghum, Tomatillo and Yardlong Beans. Also 18 herbs.March in Desert Southwest
73 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Texas
USDA zones 8a to 10a
20 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Swiss Chard, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Bitter Melon, Chayote, Edamame, Green Onion, Luffa (Loofah), Popcorn, Shallot and Tomatillo. Also 19 herbs.March in Texas
62 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Southern California
USDA zones 9b to 10b
45 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Arrowroot, Arugula, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Celery, Chayote, Chicory, Edamame, Endive & Escarole, Fennel (Herb), Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Komatsuna, Lima Beans, Mibuna, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Radicchio, Scarlet Runner Bean, Sorghum, Sorrel, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Water Chestnut, Watercress and Winged Beans. Also 22 herbs.March in Southern California
113 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Mid-South
USDA zones 7a to 8b
51 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Garlic, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 16 herbs.March in Mid-South
107 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Pacific Northwest
USDA zones 6b to 9a
51 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 16 herbs.March in Pacific Northwest
108 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Northeast & New England
USDA zones 5a to 7b
34 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs.March in Northeast & New England
52 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Mid-Atlantic
USDA zones 6b to 8a
51 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 15 herbs.March in Mid-Atlantic
108 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Midwest & Great Lakes
USDA zones 5a to 7a
No vegetable sowings this month.March in Midwest & Great Lakes
11 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Upper Midwest & Northern Plains
USDA zones 3b to 5a
No vegetable sowings this month.March in Upper Midwest & Northern Plains
5 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Mountain West
USDA zones 5a to 7b
No vegetable sowings this month.March in Mountain West
5 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Southern Plains
USDA zones 5b to 7b
50 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 15 herbs.March in Southern Plains
107 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Northern California & Central Valley
USDA zones 7b to 10a
79 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Peas, Snow Peas, Okra, Southern Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Arugula, Asparagus, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Brazilian Spinach, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Chicory, Daikon, Edamame, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Green Onion, Horseradish, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Scarlet Runner Bean, Sorghum, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Watercress, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 26 herbs.March in Northern California
143 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Hawaii
USDA zones 11b to 12b
89 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Peas, Snow Peas, Okra, Southern Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Arugula, Asparagus, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Brazilian Spinach, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Cassava, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Chicory, Daikon, Edamame, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Ginger, Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mibuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, New Zealand Spinach, Parsnip, Peanuts, Popcorn, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Sorghum, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Taro, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Watercress, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 27 herbs.March in Hawaii
184 crops in all, including fruit and flowers
Alaska
USDA zones 1b to 7b
No vegetable sowings this month.March in Alaska
5 crops in all, including fruit and flowers

Popular vegetables to plant in March, and where

The 36 crops on our regional sowing charts, with the regions where each can be sown or planted in March. Where our data has a crop set out as transplants, the month is a transplanting month. Each crop links to its plant page, which shows the full calendar for any region.

CropRegions where it can be sown or planted in March
Tomato7 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Bell Pepper8 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Chili Pepper8 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Eggplant7 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Zucchini9 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Squash9 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Cucumber9 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Pumpkin7 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Sweet Corn9 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Bush Beans9 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Peas7 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Snow Peas7 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Okra6 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Northern California and Hawaii.
Southern Peas5 regions: Central Florida, South Florida, Desert Southwest, Northern California and Hawaii.
Lettuce11 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Spinach8 regions: Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Swiss Chard13 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Kale8 regions: Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Collard Greens8 regions: Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Broccoli7 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Cabbage7 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Cauliflower7 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Carrot10 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Beet7 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Radish7 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Turnip7 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Onion5 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains and Hawaii.
Garlic1 region: Mid-South.
Potato6 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Sweet Potato3 regions: Central Florida, South Florida and Hawaii.
Basil8 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii.
Cilantro7 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Parsley11 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii.
Strawberry6 regions: Southern California, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains and Hawaii.
Watermelon8 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Northern California and Hawaii.
Cantaloupe7 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas, Northern California and Hawaii.

What to plant in March by USDA zone

A USDA hardiness zone is a winter low, not a planting calendar, so one zone can run through regions whose sowing dates are weeks apart. This table lists the regions in each zone, with the number of vegetables each can sow in March and the vegetables that every region in the zone can sow. Each zone page has the full twelve-month calendar for its regions.

ZoneRegions (vegetables this month)Vegetables to sow in March
Zone 3aAlaska (0)No vegetable sowings this month.
Zone 3bUpper Midwest & Northern Plains (0)
Alaska (0)
No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list.
Zone 4aUpper Midwest & Northern Plains (0)
Alaska (0)
No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list.
Zone 4bUpper Midwest & Northern Plains (0)
Alaska (0)
No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list.
Zone 5aNortheast & New England (34)
Midwest & Great Lakes (0)
Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (0)
Mountain West (0)
Alaska (0)
No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list.
Zone 5bNortheast & New England (34)
Midwest & Great Lakes (0)
Mountain West (0)
Southern Plains (50)
Alaska (0)
No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list.
Zone 6aNortheast & New England (34)
Midwest & Great Lakes (0)
Mountain West (0)
Southern Plains (50)
Alaska (0)
No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list.
Zone 6bPacific Northwest (51)
Northeast & New England (34)
Mid-Atlantic (51)
Midwest & Great Lakes (0)
Mountain West (0)
Southern Plains (50)
Alaska (0)
No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list.
Zone 7aDesert Southwest (28)
Mid-South (51)
Pacific Northwest (51)
Northeast & New England (34)
Mid-Atlantic (51)
Midwest & Great Lakes (0)
Mountain West (0)
Southern Plains (50)
Alaska (0)
No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list.
Zone 7bDesert Southwest (28)
Mid-South (51)
Pacific Northwest (51)
Northeast & New England (34)
Mid-Atlantic (51)
Mountain West (0)
Southern Plains (50)
Northern California (79)
Alaska (0)
No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list.
Zone 8aGulf South (29)
Desert Southwest (28)
Texas (20)
Mid-South (51)
Pacific Northwest (51)
Mid-Atlantic (51)
Northern California (79)
2 vegetables in every region of the zone: Swiss Chard and Green Onion.
Zone 8bGulf South (29)
Desert Southwest (28)
Texas (20)
Mid-South (51)
Pacific Northwest (51)
Northern California (79)
2 vegetables in every region of the zone: Swiss Chard and Green Onion.
Zone 9aNorth Florida (31)
Gulf South (29)
Desert Southwest (28)
Texas (20)
Pacific Northwest (51)
Northern California (79)
2 vegetables in every region of the zone: Swiss Chard and Green Onion.
Zone 9bNorth Florida (31)
Central Florida (40)
Gulf South (29)
Desert Southwest (28)
Texas (20)
Southern California (45)
Northern California (79)
13 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Swiss Chard, Bitter Melon, Edamame and 3 more.
Zone 10aCentral Florida (40)
South Florida (33)
Desert Southwest (28)
Texas (20)
Southern California (45)
Northern California (79)
10 vegetables in every region of the zone: Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Swiss Chard, Bitter Melon, Green Onion, Popcorn and Tomatillo.
Zone 10bCentral Florida (40)
South Florida (33)
Southern California (45)
22 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Swiss Chard, Arrowroot, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava and 12 more.
Zone 11aSouth Florida (33)33 vegetables, including Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato, Watermelon and 23 more.
Zone 11bHawaii (89)89 vegetables, including Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans and 79 more.

Frequently asked questions

What vegetables can I plant in March?

It depends on your region. In March our calendars have vegetables to sow or plant in 14 of our 18 US regions. The most choice is in Hawaii (89), Northern California (79) and the Mid-South (51). The Midwest, the Upper Midwest, the Mountain West and Alaska have no vegetable sowings this month. Among popular crops, the widest windows this month are for swiss chard (13 regions), lettuce (11 regions) and parsley (11 regions). The table on this page lists every vegetable for each region.

Can I plant tomatoes in March?

Yes, in 7 of our 18 regions: North Florida, the Gulf South, the Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, Northern California and Hawaii. Everywhere else our calendars have no March planting for tomatoes.

Can I plant swiss chard in March?

Yes, in 13 of our 18 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, the Gulf South, the Desert Southwest, Texas, Southern California, the Mid-South, the Pacific Northwest, the Mid-Atlantic, the Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. Everywhere else our calendars have no March planting for swiss chard.

How do I find what to plant in March where I live?

Enter your ZIP code in Find My Region to see which of our 18 regions you garden in, then open that region's March page for every crop you can sow, plant or start indoors this month. If you know your USDA zone, the zone table on this page shows the regions in it, but a zone is a winter low, so your region's frost dates decide the timing.

Other months: January · February · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December. For the whole year in one place, see what vegetables to plant now across the US.