What to Plant in March — Zone 7
A long growing season ideal for two full planting rounds—cool-season in spring/fall and warm-season in summer.
Quick Answer
In zone 7 during March, early spring — soil preparation begins, cool-season crops go outside, and indoor seedlings need attention. Your key tasks this month: plant potatoes, beets, carrots, and swiss chard, transplant onion sets and strawberry crowns, and set out asparagus crowns in prepared trenches.
March Gardening Tasks for Zone 7
March is early spring — soil preparation begins, cool-season crops go outside, and indoor seedlings need attention. Zone 7 has a frost-free window from April 15 – Nov 1, which shapes what you can plant and when. Here is your complete task list:
Plant Guides for This Month
These plants are mentioned in your March tasks. Read their full growing guides for detailed planting instructions:
Carrot
Growing carrots at home reveals flavors the supermarket can't match—sweet, earth…
Potato
Digging up homegrown potatoes is like finding buried treasure. These satisfying …
Onion
Growing onions at home gives you access to sweet, mild varieties rarely found in…
Beet
Beets are a dual-purpose crop, offering sweet, earthy roots and nutritious sauté…
Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is the showstopper of the greens world, with stems in electric red, …
Asparagus
Asparagus is the long game of the vegetable garden—plant once, wait patiently, a…
Strawberry
Fresh-picked strawberries, still warm from the sun, are one of gardening's ultim…
Helpful Guides for March
These gardening guides are especially useful this time of year:
- Seed Starting Indoors — essential if you're starting transplants this month
- Companion Planting Guide — plan your layout for maximum yield
- Organic Pest Control — prepare defenses as the season progresses
- Building Better Soil — start any month to improve next season's harvests
- Pest & Disease Library — identify and solve common garden problems organically
- Browse All Plant Guides — detailed growing instructions for every crop
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I plant in March in zone 7?
In zone 7 during March, focus on: Plant potatoes, beets, carrots, and Swiss chard. Transplant onion sets and strawberry crowns. Set out asparagus crowns in prepared trenches. The frost-free period for zone 7 is April 15 – Nov 1.
Is it too late to plant in March in zone 7?
March is a productive month in zone 7. A long growing season ideal for two full planting rounds—cool-season in spring/fall and warm-season in summer. Check each crop's days to maturity against your remaining frost-free window (April 15 – Nov 1).
What is USDA zone 7?
USDA Zone 7 has a frost-free growing season from approximately April 15 – Nov 1. A long growing season ideal for two full planting rounds—cool-season in spring/fall and warm-season in summer.