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What to sow in March
in USDA zone 9
86 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 9: about 15 February. First autumn frost about 15 December. This is the March page; jump to this month.
Sow in March
Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Apple
Sow February to December
Apricot
Sow February to December
Arugula
Sow January to November
Asian Pear
Sow February to December
Asparagus
Sow January to March
Basil
Sow February to August
Beetroot
Sow January to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Sow February to November
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Sow February to November
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Sow February to November
Bok Choy
Sow January to November
Bulb Onion
Sow October to March
Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Cantaloupe
Sow February to July
Carrot
Sow January to October · 5 in the club sowing now
Celeriac
Sow February to March
Celery
Sow January to October
Cherry (Sour)
Sow February to December
Cherry (Sweet)
Sow February to December
Chives
Sow January to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Cilantro
Sow January to November
Collard Greens
Sow January to November
Cranberry
Sow February to November
Cucumber
Sow February to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Sow February to October
Edamame
Sow March to August
Eggplant
Sow January to September
Elderberry
Sow February to November
Endive & Escarole
Sow January to November
Fava Bean
Sow January to November
Fennel
Sow January to November
Fig
Sow February to December
Giant Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Globe Artichoke
Sow January to November
Gooseberry
Sow February to November
Grape (Table)
Sow February to December
Grape (Wine)
Sow February to December
Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Kale
Sow January to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Kiwi (Fuzzy)
Sow February to December
Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)
Sow February to December
Kohlrabi
Sow January to November
Leek
Sow January to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Lettuce
Sow September to March · 3 in the club sowing now
Mulberry
Sow February to December
Mustard Greens
Sow January to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Napa Cabbage
Sow February to November
Nectarine
Sow February to December
Okra
Sow February to September
Oregano
Sow January to May
Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Parsley
Sow January to November
Parsnip
Sow January to March · 1 in the club sowing now
Passionfruit
Sow October to April
Pawpaw
Sow February to December
Pea
Sow January to November
Peach
Sow February to December
Pear
Sow February to December
Pie Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow March to April
Plum (European)
Sow February to December
Plum (Japanese)
Sow February to December
Pomegranate
Sow February to December
Quince
Sow February to December
Radish
Sow January to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Sow February to November
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Sow February to November
Rhubarb
Sow February to November
Rosemary
Sow January to May
Sage
Sow January to May
Scallion
Sow January to November
Shallot
Sow January to November
Snap Bean
Sow February to September
Spinach
Sow January to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Strawberry
Sow February to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Summer Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow March to April
Sweet Bell Pepper
Sow January to September
Sweet Corn
Sow February to August
Sweet Potato
Sow March to June
Swiss Chard
Sow January to November
Thyme
Sow January to May
Tomatillo
Sow January to August
Turnip
Sow January to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Watermelon
Sow February to July
Zucchini (Courgette)
Sow March to April
Plant out in March
Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.
Beefsteak Tomato
Harvest April to May
Cherry Tomato
Harvest March to April
Early Season Tomato
Harvest March to April
Heat Tolerant Tomato
Harvest April to May
Heirloom Tomato
Harvest April to May
Hot Chilli
Harvest June to August
Main Season Tomato
Harvest April to May
Medium Chilli
Harvest May to August
Mild Chilli
Harvest May to August
Paste Tomato
Harvest April to May
Patio Tomato
Harvest March to April
Russet Baking Potato
Harvest June to July
Specialty Chilli
Harvest June to September
Storage Potato
Harvest July
Super Hot Chilli
Harvest June to September
Ready to pick in March
Arugula
Harvest February to December
Asparagus
Harvest February to April
Beetroot
Harvest March to December · 1 in the club sowing now
Bok Choy
Harvest March to December
Broccoli
Harvest March to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Cabbage
Harvest March to December
Carrot
Harvest March to December · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Harvest March to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Cherry Tomato
Harvest March to April
Chives
Harvest March to December · 1 in the club sowing now
Cilantro
Harvest March to December
Collard Greens
Harvest March to December
Early Season Tomato
Harvest March to April
Globe Artichoke
Harvest March to December
Kale
Harvest March to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Kohlrabi
Harvest March to December
Lettuce
Harvest February to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Mustard Greens
Harvest March to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Oregano
Harvest March to September
Parsley
Harvest March to December
Passionfruit
Harvest January to December
Patio Tomato
Harvest March to April
Pea
Harvest March to December
Radish
Harvest February to December · 1 in the club sowing now
Rhubarb
Harvest March to June
Rosemary
Harvest March to October
Sage
Harvest March to September
Scallion
Harvest March to December
Spinach
Harvest March to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Swiss Chard
Harvest March to December
Thyme
Harvest March to September
Turnip
Harvest March to December · 3 in the club sowing now
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in March in USDA zone 9?
86 crops go in this month in USDA zone 9: Acorn Squash (Pumpkin), Apple, Apricot, Arugula, Asian Pear, Asparagus, Basil, Beetroot and more.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 9?
Typically around 15 February, with the first autumn frost about 15 December. 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 USDA zone 9?
Arugula, Asparagus, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower and more.
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.
Tony C Smith
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.