What To Plant Now (By Region)

Wondering if you can get started planting? It depends on where you are…. Here is a handy guide for what you can plant (and where) in March.

1) CENTRAL MIDWEST REGION
North New Mexico, North Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, South Wisconsin, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan

SOW INDOORS: Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Celery, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Radicchio, and your HERBS: Chives, Fennel, Parsley, Oregano, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme

2) GULF COAST REGION
South Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and Alabama.

SOW OUTDOORS: Arugula, Artichoke, Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Chinese Cabbage, Swiss Chard, Endive, Fennel, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard, Onions, Peas, Radish, Radicchio, Scallions, Sorrel and Spinach. For warmest parts of Gulf Coast: Peppers, Squash, Eggplant, Tomatoes and Watermelon.

3) SOUTHERN INTERIOR REGION
Texas, South Oklahoma, Arkansas, North Louisiana, North Mississippi, North Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee

SOW INDOORS: Broccoli, Celery, Eggplant, Fennel, Leeks, Onions, Peppers, Rhubarb, Tomatoes, and Basil.
SOW OUTDOORS: Arugula, Asparagus, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Collards, Endive, Kohlrabi, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Bok Choy, Parsnips, Peas, Radish, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Spinach, Swiss Chard and Turnips.
And your HERBS: Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley, Sorrel, Tarragon, Thyme

4) SOUTHWEST REGION
Southern and Central California, Arizona, and South New Mexico

SOW INDOORS: Swiss Chard, Eggplant, Fennel, Peppers, Bunching Onions (Scallions), Tomatoes, Basil and Chives.
SOW OUTDOORS: Arugula, Artichoke, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Onion, Bunching Onion, Peas- Snow & Snap, Potatoes, Radish, Rutabaga, Spinach and Turnips.
And your HERBS: Cilantro, Dill, Fennel, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Sorrel, Tarragon and Thyme.

5) NORTH CENTRAL AND ROCKIES REGIONS
Nevada, Utah Colorado, Eastern Washington,Eastern Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, North Wisconsin, North Michigan, and Southern Canada

SOW INDOORS: Arugula, Artichoke, Asparagus, Cabbage, Celery, Endive, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Radicchio, Scallion, Sorrel and Spinach.
And your HERBS: Basil, Chives, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme

6) PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION
Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington, and Northern California

SOW INDOORS: Artichoke, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Bok Choy, Peas, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Spinach and your HERBS also indoors.

7) MID ATLANTIC REGION
Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, New Jersey. Maryland,

SOW INDOORS: Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Celery, Swiss Chard, Eggplant, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Onions, Peppers, Radicchio, Sorrel, Spinach and Turnips.
and your HERBS: Basil, Chives, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme.

8) NEW ENGLAND REGION
Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire

SOW INDOORS: Arugula, Artichoke, Asparagus, Cabbage, Celery, Endive, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Radicchio, Scallion, Sorrel and Spinach.
And your HERBS: Basil, Chives, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme

9) FLORIDA

SOW OUTDOORS: Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Sweet Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard, Okra, Bunching Onions, Peas, Southern Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Radish, Spinach, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Watermelon.
And your Herbs: Anise, Basil, Borage, Calendula, Catnip, Chamomile, Caraway, Chives, Cilantro, Comfrey, Dill, Echinacea, Lavender, Lemon Bee Balm, Lemon balm, Lemongrass, Mugwort, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Tarragon, Toothache Plant, Thyme and Yarrow.

Rose S.

An avid gardener since childhood, I love sharing my passion for gardening with others! I have gardened in a number of different climates and settings, from large fenced garden plots, to tiny patio and container gardens, and I firmly believe that everyone can learn to grow at least some of their own food - no matter where you live. Growing your own food can help you take control of your own health and food supply, and there has never been a better time to get started!


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