It’s time of year again, where the winter weather starts dying down and the avid gardeners are prepping for the next growing season. March is a key time to start sowing your seeds. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a novice, we’ve rounded up the 5 best seeds that you should think about sowing in your garden right now.
- Leafy Greens: March is an ideal time to start sowing seeds for a variety of leafy greens. Think, lettuce, spinach, kale. These crops thrive in moderate temperatures, making them perfect for your early spring garden. Start them indoors in propagation trays or sow them directly in the garden.
- Root Veg: Vegetables like carrots, leeks and beetroot are great choices for March planting. Preferring cooler temperatures, they can be sown directly into your garden soil. Top tip: make sure your soil is loose and well-drained to promote healthy root growth.
- Herbs: From Basil, Coriander and Chives, Herbs thrive at this time of year. Easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, you can start sowing them in containers on a sunny windowsill. The perfect easy harvest!
- Peas: Peas thrive in cooler weather and can even tolerate light frost, making March the perfect time to start sowing. Snap peas, Shelling peas and snow peas can be easily grown in your garden, just make sure to keep the soil moist for optimal growth.
- Flowers: It’s not too early to introduce colour into your garden. Marigolds, Cosmos and Cornflower can be sown from March. Scatter the seeds into prepared soil or start them indoors for later planting.