What to Plant in March, Darwin & Top End
54 crops you can sow in March across Darwin & Top End.
In Season This Month
Fruit (14)
Banana
Black Sapote
Bunya Nut
Guava
Jackfruit
Kakadu Plum
Longan
Mandarin
Mango
Passionfruit
Pawpaw
Quandong
Rambutan
Star FruitHerb (14)
Basil
Bay Laurel
Chives
Curry Leaf
Lemon Balm
Lemon Myrtle
Lemon Verbena
Lemongrass
Native Ginger
Parsley
Sea Celery
Shiso (Perilla)
Vietnamese Coriander
Vietnamese MintLeafy (8)
Flower (5)
Fruiting (4)
Micro (4)
Root (3)
Mushroom (2)
All March Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amaranth | Leafy | 30d | 30cm | Corn, Onion |
| Banana | Fruit | 450d | 300cm | Sweet potato |
| Basil | Herb | 65d | 25cm | Tomato, Capsicum, Oregano |
| Bay Laurel | Herb | 365d | 200cm | — |
| Black Sapote | Fruit | 1825d | 800cm | Tropical fruit trees |
 Brazilian Spinach | Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — |
 Broccoli Sprouts | Micro | 7d | 1cm | — |
| Bunya Nut | Fruit | 5475d | 1500cm | Native plants |
| Chives | Herb | 75d | 15cm | Carrot, Tomato |
 Cornflower | Flower | 70d | 20cm | Wildflowers, Grains |
 Cucumber | Fruiting | 60d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Nasturtium |
| Curry Leaf | Herb | 365d | 200cm | — |
| Guava | Fruit | 540d | 400cm | — |
 Hamburg Parsley | Root | 120d | 15cm | Tomato, Asparagus |
 Hibiscus | Flower | 120d | 150cm | Tropical plants |
| Jackfruit | Fruit | 1460d | 1000cm | Tropical fruit trees |
| Kakadu Plum | Fruit | 1825d | 600cm | Native plants |
 Kang Kong | Leafy | 45d | 20cm | — |
 Komatsuna | Leafy | 35d | 20cm | Lettuce, Beans |
 Lablab | Fruiting | 70d | 30cm | Corn, Sunflower |
| Lemon Balm | Herb | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees |
| Lemon Myrtle | Herb | 365d | 300cm | Native plants, Finger lime |
| Lemon Verbena | Herb | 90d | 100cm | Tomato, Beans |
| Lemongrass | Herb | 180d | 80cm | — |
| Longan | Fruit | 1460d | 800cm | Lychee, Mango |
| Mandarin | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Marigold |
| Mango | Fruit | 1095d | 800cm | — |
 Mibuna | Leafy | 35d | 15cm | Lettuce, Radish |
| Native Ginger | Herb | 365d | 60cm | Native plants, Davidson plum |
 Native Violet | Flower | 90d | 20cm | Native plants, Ferns |
 Oyster Mushroom | Mushroom | 21d | — | — |
| Parsley | Herb | 80d | 20cm | Tomato, Carrot |
| Passionfruit | Fruit | 400d | 200cm | — |
| Pawpaw | Fruit | 300d | 200cm | — |
 Pea Shoots | Micro | 12d | 1cm | — |
 Pigface | Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — |
| Quandong | Fruit | 1460d | 500cm | Native plants, Host tree (semi-parasitic) |
 Radish Sprouts | Micro | 8d | 1cm | — |
| Rambutan | Fruit | 1825d | 800cm | Tropical fruit trees |
 Scorzonera | Root | 120d | 15cm | Carrot, Onion |
| Sea Celery | Herb | 90d | 30cm | Pigface, Samphire |
 Shiitake | Mushroom | 60d | — | — |
| Shiso (Perilla) | Herb | 50d | 30cm | Eggplant, Tomato |
 Snake Beans | Fruiting | 55d | 20cm | Carrot, Corn |
| Star Fruit | Fruit | 730d | 600cm | — |
 Sunflower | Flower | 80d | 50cm | Cucumber, Corn, Tomato |
 Sunflower Microgreens | Micro | 10d | 1cm | — |
| Vietnamese Coriander | Herb | 40d | 30cm | Chilli, Eggplant |
| Vietnamese Mint | Herb | 60d | 30cm | — |
 Viola | Flower | 70d | 15cm | Lettuce, Strawberry |
 Warrigal Greens | Leafy | 60d | 60cm | — |
 Water Chestnut | Root | 180d | 30cm | Kangkong, Taro |
 Water Morning Glory | Leafy | 30d | 20cm | Kangkong, Taro |
 Zucchini | Fruiting | 60d | 80cm | Nasturtium, Corn, Beans |
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Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in March in Darwin?
March in Darwin is wet season, so focus on crops suited to tropical conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.
What should I plant in my Darwin garden as the weather cools in March?
As Darwin transitions into cooler weather, switch from summer crops to cool-season varieties. Sow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beetroot, carrot, lettuce, peas, and Asian greens. Clear spent summer plants and add compost before replanting.
How often should I water my vegetable garden in March in Darwin?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In March in Darwin, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.
What pests should I watch for in my Darwin garden in March?
Darwin's tropical climate supports year-round pest pressure. Watch for fruit fly, whitefly, aphids, and caterpillars. Use fine mesh netting over fruiting crops to exclude fruit fly. Encourage beneficial insects by planting companion flowers. Neem oil and pyrethrum sprays help manage soft-bodied pests. Check plants daily in the warm months.