What vegetables are suitable to grow in March?

In March, with the arrival of spring, the temperature gradually rises and the soil begins to become warm and moist. It is a good time to grow all kinds of vegetables . In this month, many vegetables can be planted. So what vegetables are suitable for planting in March? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Lettuce

Planting time : February-April.

Planting method : Mix seeds with 75% thiophanate-methyl powder before sowing to sterilize and prevent diseases. Sow the seeds immediately after mixing, and avoid leaving them overnight. Note that lettuce seeds are small, weighing about 1 gram per thousand seeds, and the sowing amount can be controlled at around 2 grams per square meter.

2. Leek

Planting time: late March to early May.

Planting method: The method of planting leeks is relatively simple. If you are planting leeks in a small vegetable garden, choose suitable soil, sprinkle the purchased leek seeds directly in the vegetable garden, and cover them with a thin layer of soil.

3. Spring Radish

Planting time: February to April.

Planting method: Pour enough human and animal feces into each sowing hole, then sow a seed in each sowing hole, and then cover it with about one centimeter of fine soil. Be careful not to sow too shallowly, otherwise it will easily cause lodging.

4. Cucumber

Planting time: sow between Qingming Festival and Grain Rain Festival, which is around March-April.

Planting method: first disinfect and germinate the seeds. Soak the seeds in clean water for 3-4 hours to allow them to absorb enough water, then germinate at room temperature. When 80% of the seeds turn white, they can be sown on the seedbed.

5. French beans

Planting time: February to April in spring.

Planting method: Dig holes 1.4 meters apart in the soil with sufficient base fertilizer, place 4 to 6 seeds in each hole at a distance of 30 to 45 centimeters, and cover with a layer of soil. After watering thoroughly, cover with a layer of mulch.

6. Coriander

Planting time: March-April.

Planting method: Sprinkle the germinated seeds evenly in the soil, and make sure the bud points of the seeds face upwards as much as possible, which is conducive to the breathing and growth of the seeds. Sprinkle a thin layer of fine soil on the seeds, and then cover the soil with a layer of thin plastic fertilizer.

7. Spring Chinese Cabbage

Planting time: When the temperature is stable above 15 degrees, you can sow the seeds, around March to April.

Planting method: Seedlings can be raised by broadcasting, or by using plug trays or nutrient pots. The survival rate of transplanting is high. When the sown seeds have 1 leaf and 1 heart, thin them out in time, keep the seedling distance 2-3 cm, and transplant them when they have 3-4 true leaves.

In general, there are many types of vegetables suitable for planting in March, and the above is just a brief introduction to a few of them. Of course, no matter what variety, mastering the planting method is the key.