A Gardening Guide for March
March is a time of change. The days are getting longer, the weather is starting to warm up and the trees are starting to bloom. It's also a time when many people start thinking about gardening. If you're one of those people, then you're in luck. This guide will help you to plan your garden and learn what to plant this month.
What to grow in March
March is a great time to plant cool weather crops like lettuce, spinach, broccoli and cauliflower. These plants will thrive in the cool weather and will be ready to harvest before the heat of summer arrives. You can also start planting warm weather crops like tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, but they may not be ready to harvest until late summer or early fall.
Finalize garden plans & map
Now that you have an idea of what you want to plant, it's time to finalize your garden plans and map out the layout. Be sure to take into account the size of each plant and how much room it will need to grow. You may also want to consider planting in rows or squares for easier harvesting. Once your garden is plotted out, it's time to start preparing your indoor seed start.
Set up indoor seed start station
It's time to set up your indoor seed start station now that you've planned out your garden. Your seeds will require plenty of warmth in order to thrive. You can make this location by acquiring a shelf, trays with drainage holes, and a germination heat mat, as well as a grow light.
Here is the list of tools
Shelf
Tray
Heat mat
Grow light
Begin indoor seed start
Now that you have everything you need, it's time to begin your indoor seed start. select the seeds you want to grow.Check the package to make sure you start the seeds at the correct time. before you do this. make sure you know your growing zone and the last frost date for your area.
Once you have your seeds, it's time to get started. Fill the tray with soil and then make a small hole in the soil for each seed. Gently place each seed in the hole and then cover it with soil.
Water the seeds and then place the tray in a location that receives plenty of sunlight. Be sure to keep the soil moist at all times, but don't overwater, as this can kill your seeds.
Monitor germination
Now that your seeds are planted, it's important to monitor their germination. This means checking on them every day to make sure they're getting enough water and light. As they start to grow, be sure to thin out the plants so each one has enough room to grow.
In conclusion
There are many decisions to be made when gardening, but you can make the process simpler by planning ahead. This blog post is a great resource for new gardeners that want to start their seeds indoors and then transplant them outside once they're ready. Be sure to take into account your growing zone as well as last frost date before selecting what plants you would like to grow this month! If all of this sounds too complicated or if you don't have time to do it yourself, consider hiring someone like me (your garden coach) who will create an entire plan from scratch according to your needs. I'm always happy help with any food garden services! Contact me today with any questions about how we work--I'd love hear from you!
