What to plant in March in zone 9

Last chance in March

Celeriac (transplant outdoors, by Mar 2) · Celery (transplant outdoors, by Mar 2) · Oregano (transplant outdoors, by Mar 2) · Sage (transplant outdoors, by Mar 2) · Thyme (transplant outdoors, by Mar 2) · Dill (direct sow (spring), by Mar 6) · Sunflower (direct sow (spring), by Mar 6) · Ground Cherry (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · New Zealand Spinach (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Peanut (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Pumpkin (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Rosemary (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Shiso (Perilla) (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Summer Savory (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Sunflower (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Sweet Marjoram (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Tomatillo (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Tomato (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Winter Squash (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Zucchini / Summer Squash (transplant outdoors, by Mar 9) · Amaranth (Leaf) (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Bush Bean (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Edamame (Soybean) (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · New Zealand Spinach (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Pole Bean (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Pumpkin (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Shiso (Perilla) (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Summer Savory (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Sweet Corn (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Sweet Marjoram (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Winter Squash (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Zucchini / Summer Squash (direct sow (spring), by Mar 13) · Basil (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16) · Bell Pepper (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16) · Bitter Melon (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16) · Cantaloupe / Muskmelon (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16) · Chili Pepper (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16) · Cucamelon (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16) · Cucumber (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16) · Luffa (Loofah Gourd) (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16) · Malabar Spinach (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16) · Okra (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16) · Watermelon (transplant outdoors, by Mar 16)

Sow or plant outdoors in March (60)

Direct sowing and transplanting windows that fall in March, most urgent first. Windows are one-to-two-week bands around the ideal date.

Harvesting in March

First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.

Main planting month: March garden jobs in zone 9

1. With the average last frost on February 20, 42 crops can go in outdoors this month, including celeriac, celery, oregano, sage.
2. Transplant on a cloudy afternoon and water in well - see transplanting seedlings without shock.
3. Once the soil has warmed, lay mulch around established plants to hold moisture and smother weeds.
4. Sow quick crops little and often - lettuce, radish and beans every two to three weeks give a steady harvest instead of a glut (succession planting).

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