As the winter rains ease, a crisp fragrance fills the air, and you may wonder: What can I plant in March, in the San Francisco Bay area?
March stands tall as a pivotal month for planting in our region. It's the opportune season to sow the seeds of artichokes, hops, rhubarb, grapes, berries, and a myriad of cold-season crops that thrive in the outdoor expanse. Meanwhile, within the shelter of your home, the time is ripe to initiate the growth of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and any brassicas that you envision gracing your outdoor space in the months to come.
This list is based on sfbaygardening.com/garden-planning/what-to-plant-in-march/, which is a great reference when you are choosing what to plant and what to prepare for each season.
Artichoke Root
Plant outside. This is the last recommended month until October to plant, unless you live in a SUNNY AREA.
Bare Root Trees & Vines
IN FOGGY AREAS ONLY, plant outside. This is the last recommended month until January to plant.
Fava Bean
Sow seeds outside.
Runner Bean
Sow seeds outside.
Beet
Sow seeds outside.
Broccoli
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors and plant outside in May or June.
Cabbage
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors and plant outside in May or June.
Carrot
Sow seeds outside.
Cauliflower
Plant seedlings outside. This is the last recommended month until August to plant, unless you live in a FOGGY AREA. Start seeds indoors to plant outside in April, May, or June in FOGGY AREAS.
Celery
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors to plant outside in April, May (FOGGY AREAS), June (FOGGY AREAS), or July (FOGGY AREAS).
Collards
Sow seeds outside.
Cucumber
Sow seeds outside.
Hops Rhizomes
Plant outside.
Kale
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors and plant outside in April.
Kohlrabi
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors to plant outside in April, May (FOGGY AREAS), June (FOGGY AREAS), or July.
Leek
Sow seeds outside.
Lettuce
Sow seeds outside.
Mustard
Sow seeds outside.
Onion
Sow seeds outside.
Onion Sets
Plant outside. This is the last recommended month until January to plant.
Parsnip
Sow seeds outside.
Peas
Sow Seeds Outside.
Pepper
Sow seeds indoors for planting in May or June.
Potato Tubers
Plant outside.
Radish
Sow seeds outside.
Rhubarb Root
IN SUNNY AREAS ONLY, plant outside. This is the last recommended month until December (FOGGY AREAS)/January to plant.
Spinach
Sow seeds outside.
Summer Squash
Sow seeds outside.
Swiss Chard
Sow seeds outside.
Tomato
Sow seeds indoors for planting in April/May (SUNNY AREAS)/June (SUNNY AREAS). This is the last recommended month until March to sow indoors unless you live in a SUNNY AREA.
Turnip
Sow seeds outside.
