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Sowing in March

March is where the season really starts. As soon as the soil feels crumbly rather than sticky, the hardy crops can go straight into the bed: carrots, radishes, spinach, peas. Indoor sowing continues — anything frost-tender stays inside until the mid-May cold snap has passed.

Start indoors in March

21 plants

Sow outdoors in March

16 plants

Plant out in March

4 plants

Harvest in March

4 plants

These timings are for the moderate climate band. In the mild west everything runs about two weeks earlier, in harsh uplands two weeks later. Adjust for your region

All timings are guide values for the given climate, not a guarantee. Weather, aspect and variety all have a say.