As winter fades and spring peeks around the corner, many gardeners feel the itch to get planting. But before you rush out and start filling every available space with seedlings, take a breath. As TikTok gardener Chloe Plumstead wisely reminds us, “It’s not a race, and you don’t have to be in a rush.” March is a great time to start certain seeds, but you don’t need fancy equipment or stress over perfect timing. Here’s what you can confidently sow this month.
Cool-Weather Champions: Beetroot & Radishes
Beets and radishes are two of the easiest crops to start in March. These hardy root vegetables love the cool temperatures of early spring and can handle a light frost. Directly sowing them into your garden beds or containers will yield quick results—radishes can be ready to harvest in as little as four weeks! Beets take a bit longer but reward you with both delicious roots and nutrient-packed greens.
@chloe_plumstead Here we grow again 🌸🌱 March is a big month for seed sowing and since, this year, I’m trying to grow as much as possible from scratch, I have a lot on my list. This is part one with most of my veggies! 🌶️ I won’t be sowing these until a few weeks into March so you have plenty of time to pick the seeds up for yourself if you want to grow together. 🥰 🌱 Beetroot: Red Shine @thompsonmorgan1855, Golden Eye @shegrowsveg 🌱 Radish: Sparkler @fothergillsuk 🌱 Peppers: Liberty Bell @suttons, Marconi @shegrowsveg Come back for part two where I show you my tomatoes and flower seeds for March sowing? 💚 #growwithme #beginnergardener #beginnergardening #inmygarden #gardendiaries #inmygardentoday #gardentok #gardengram #seeds #seedstarting #seedstartingtips ♬ growth – Gede Yudis
Peppers: A Warm-Weather Favorite That Needs a Head Start
If you dream of summer harvests filled with sweet or spicy peppers, now is the time to start seeds indoors. Peppers take their time to germinate and grow, so giving them a head start under warm conditions ensures strong plants by the time outdoor temperatures are suitable. A sunny windowsill or a simple heat mat can help encourage steady growth.
Starting Seeds the Simple Way
You don’t need grow lights, heated propagators, or even an expensive greenhouse to get started. If your home doesn’t have enough natural light, just wait a little longer — your plants will catch up when conditions improve. Nature has its own timeline, and stressing over early planting won’t necessarily lead to better results.
Grow at Your Own Pace
March is a wonderful time to begin gardening, but remember, there’s no rush. Choose seeds that fit your climate and lifestyle, and enjoy the process. Whether you’re sowing beets, radishes, or peppers, starting now (or waiting a bit) will still lead to a season of delicious rewards.
