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What to sow in March
in Colchester (CO)
63 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost CO: about 5 May. First autumn frost about 25 October. This is the March page; jump to this month.
Sow in March
Ready to pick in March
Coming up in April
Basil, Broad Beans, Cabbage (Winter), Chard (Swiss Chard), Courgette, Cucumber, Dill, fennel bulb, Kale, Melon, Oregano, Pak Choi, Sage, Squash & Pumpkin, Sweetcorn, Thyme, Watercress, Watermelon. See the April page.
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in March in Colchester (CO)?
63 crops go in this month in Colchester (CO): Apple, Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Broccoli and more.
When is the last frost in Colchester (CO)?
Typically around 5 May, with the first autumn frost about 25 October. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.
What's ready to harvest in March in Colchester (CO)?
Apple, Cabbage (Spring), Cabbage (Winter), Kale.
Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 4 September 2026.