Sometimes the best gardening isn’t about what you’re doing now – it’s about what you’re setting up next.
I still remember the first year I treated March like a second new season.
After doing all the February prep, it felt like standing on the edge of something good. Warm soil, cooler nights, and the slow hum of autumn approaching.
That’s exactly why now is the perfect time to start thinking about what to plant in March.
In March, depending on where you’re gardening in Australia, you can sow and grow amazing things like broccoli, beetroot, pak choi, spring onions, radish, kale and so many more winter-loving veg — and even flowers that set you up for next spring.
It’s the sweet spot between the fading heat and the return of cooler days — and the outcomes you set up now will shape your veggie patch for months.
If you’re curious what varieties thrive in your region next month, head to the link in bio to read our full March planting guide.
What to plant Now in Australia?
How can I find what to plant now based on where I live in Australia?
What to plant in March is split by the different Australian climate zones:
Tropical (North Qld, NT & WA)
FRUIT & VEGETABLES: bok choy, broad beans, carrots, cucumber, eggplant, pak choi, silverbeet, spinach and tomato.
HERBS: basil, dill, oregano, sage and thyme.
FLOWERS: alyssum, amaranthus, cineraria, coleus, dianthus, gypsophilia, impatiens, lobelia, marigold, salvia, snapdragon, sunflower and sweet william.
Subtropical (South-east Qld & Northern NSW)
FRUIT & VEGETABLES: bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, eggplant, fennel, kale, kohlrabi, pak choi, radish, rocket, silverbeet, spinach and tomato.
HERBS: basil, chives, coriander, dill, lavender, oregano, parsley, sage and parsley.
FLOWERS: alyssum, amaranthus, aquilegia (columbine), bellis perennis, carnation, cineraria, coleus, dianthus, forget-me-not, foxglove, gypsophila, impatiens, linaria, livingstone daisy, lobelia, marigold, nigella, pansy, poppy, primula, salvia, snapdragon, stock, sunflower, sweet william, viola, Virginian stock and wallflower.
Arid / Semi-Arid (Outback & Dry Inland Areas)
FRUIT & VEGETABLES: artichokes, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, eggplant, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, radish, rocket, silverbeet, spinach, tomato and turnip.
HERBS: basil, chives, coriander and rosemary.
FLOWERS: alyssum, aquilegia (columbine), bellis perennis, calendula, Californian poppy, carnation, cineraria, dianthus, forget-me-not, foxglove, gypsophila, hollyhock, linaria, livingstone daisy, lobelia, marigold, nigella, pansy, poppy, snapdragon, stock, sweet william, viola, Virginian stock and wallflower.
Warm Temperate (Sydney, Coastal NSW & Victoria, Adelaide and Perth)
FRUIT & VEGETABLES: artichokes, beetroot, bok choy, broad beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, pak choi, radish, rocket, silverbeet, spinach and turnip.
HERBS: chives, coriander, dill, lavender and rosemary.
FLOWERS: alyssum, amaranthus, aquilegia (columbine), bellis perennis, calendula, californian poppy, carnation, cineraria, dianthus, forget-me-not, foxglove, gypsophila, hollyhock, linaria, livingstone daisy, lobelia, marigold, nigella, pansy, poppy, primula, snapdragon, stock, sweet william, viola, virginian stock and wallflower.
Cold Temperate (Melbourne & Cool Highlands)
FRUIT & VEGETABLES: bok choy, broad beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, pak choi, radish, rocket, silver beet, spinach and turnip.
HERBS: chives, coriander, fennel, lavender, parsley and rosemary.
FLOWERS: alyssum, aquilegia (columbine), bellis perennis, calendula, Californian poppy, carnation, forget-me-not, foxglove, gypsophila, hollyhock, linaria, livingstone daisy, lobelia, nigella, pansy, poppy, primula, snapdragon, stock, viola, Virginian stock and wallflower.
A few points to remember:
Autumn is a good time to sow seeds – and there are a lot of different varieties to plant. Use the Wolf-Garten Seed Sower if you have a large patch to get through. Remember to give the seeds a good watering in.
If you are starting from scratch, the Ryset Mini Seed Sower is on hand to accurately sow the right amount of seeds. Don’t forget the greenhouse and heat mat to help those seedlings grow perfectly!
Grab the gardening gloves and the trug, vegetables like asparagus, beans (climbing and dwarf), capsicum, chives, cucumber, eggplant, pumpkin, squash and watermelon are all ready to be picked now.
With deciduous leaves beginning to turn into a variety of shades of red, orange and yellow, you can create a compost area to make use of the falling leaves. Collect the leaves using the Ryset Grass and Leaf Collector and the Ryset Jute Leaf Bag. Mix the decomposing leaves with pea straw, shredded newspaper, vegetable peels and lawn clippings make a great compost heap.
Put a piece of hessian or something similar over the top to help keep heat in during autumn. Water every now and then with a hose to dampen the compost and speed up the decomposition process.
Want to get started with composting? Go to our Composting for Beginners blog for more information.
