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March Planting Guide for Fort Worth, TX: Raised Beds, Containers & In-Ground Gardens
March is an ideal time in Fort Worth, TX to plant cool-season vegetables and start warm-season crops indoors. Focus on leafy greens, root vegetables, and herbs in raised beds, containers, or in-ground gardens while preparing for the warmer months ahead.
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Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Swiss chard, Onions
Plant now
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Carrots
- Radishes
- Beets
- Swiss chard
- Onions
- Peas
- Broccoli seedlings
Start indoors
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplants
- Basil
- Cucumbers
- Melons
- Squash
- Okra
- Corn
- Pumpkins
Avoid
- Beans (wait until soil warms)
- Sweet potatoes
- Corn (direct sow later)
- Okra (direct sow later)
- Warm-season flowers (too early)
- Cucumbers (direct sow later)
- Melons (direct sow later)
- Squash (direct sow later)
- Tomatoes (direct sow outdoors)
- Peppers (direct sow outdoors)
Next 2 weeks
- Harden off indoor seedlings before transplanting
- Prepare soil with compost for warm-season crops
- Monitor nighttime temperatures for frost risk
- Mulch raised beds to retain moisture
- Thin seedlings in cool-season crops
- Start trellises for peas and beans
- Water containers consistently as temperatures rise
- Check soil pH and amend if necessary
- Plan succession planting for continuous harvest
- Remove any winter mulch to allow soil warming
FAQs
Can I plant tomatoes directly in the ground in March?
It's best to start tomato seeds indoors in March and transplant after the last frost, usually in late March or early April in Fort Worth.
How do I know when to transplant seedlings outdoors?
Transplant seedlings after hardening them off and when nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 50°F to avoid frost damage.
What vegetables grow well in containers during March?
Leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, and herbs such as parsley and cilantro do well in containers in March.
Should I fertilize my raised beds before planting?
Yes, enrich raised beds with compost or balanced fertilizer before planting to provide nutrients for growing plants.
How often should I water newly planted seeds in March?
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, watering lightly daily or as needed depending on weather and soil type.
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