What to Plant in March, Tasmania

46 crops you can sow in March across Tasmania.

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In Season This Month

All March Crops at a Glance

Plant	Category	Harvest	Spacing	Companions
Alyssum	Flower	55d	20cm	Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans
Bok Choy	Leafy	50d	20cm	Beetroot, Celery
Broad Beans	Fruiting	90d	20cm	Potato, Corn, Lettuce
Broccoli Sprouts	Micro	7d	1cm	n/a
Calendula	Flower	60d	25cm	Tomato, Brassicas, Beans
Chives	Herb	75d	15cm	Carrot, Tomato
Comfrey	Flower	60d	60cm	Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees
Coriander	Herb	50d	15cm	Spinach, Dill
Cornflower	Flower	70d	20cm	Wildflowers, Grains
Gai Lan	Brassica	55d	25cm	Beetroot, Onion, Dill
Garlic	Root	210d	15cm	Beetroot, Lettuce, Strawberry
Good King Henry	Leafy	90d	40cm	Fruit trees
Komatsuna	Leafy	35d	20cm	Lettuce, Beans
Lavender	Flower	90d	60cm	Brassicas, Tomato, Rosemary
Lemon Balm	Herb	60d	30cm	Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees
Lettuce	Leafy	55d	25cm	Carrot, Radish, Chives
Lovage	Herb	90d	60cm	Beans, Potato
Mibuna	Leafy	35d	15cm	Lettuce, Radish
Mint	Herb	70d	30cm	Cabbage, Tomato
Mizuna	Leafy	40d	20cm	Carrot, Lettuce
Mountain Pepper	Herb	730d	200cm	Native plants, Finger lime
Mustard Greens	Brassica	40d	25cm	Beetroot, Carrot
Native Raspberry	Fruit	365d	100cm	Native plants
Native Violet	Flower	90d	20cm	Native plants, Ferns
Oyster Mushroom	Mushroom	21d	0cm	n/a
Parsley	Herb	80d	20cm	Tomato, Carrot
Pea Shoots	Micro	12d	1cm	n/a
Radish	Root	30d	5cm	Lettuce, Carrot
Radish Sprouts	Micro	8d	1cm	n/a
Rocket	Leafy	40d	15cm	Lettuce, Carrot
Rosemary	Herb	180d	60cm	Sage, Carrot
Sea Celery	Herb	90d	30cm	Pigface, Samphire
Shallot	Root	110d	15cm	Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce
Shiitake	Mushroom	60d	0cm	n/a
Snapdragon	Flower	70d	25cm	Marigold, Alyssum, Calendula
Sorrel	Leafy	60d	30cm	Strawberry, Lettuce
Spinach	Leafy	55d	20cm	Strawberry, Pea
Spring Onion	Root	60d	10cm	Carrot, Lettuce, Tomato
Sunflower Microgreens	Micro	10d	1cm	n/a
Sweet Pea	Flower	75d	15cm	Beans, Lettuce
Tatsoi	Leafy	45d	20cm	Carrot, Onion
Thyme	Herb	120d	30cm	Cabbage, Strawberry
Turnip	Root	55d	15cm	Peas, Lettuce, Onion
Viola	Flower	70d	15cm	Lettuce, Strawberry
Watercress	Leafy	40d	15cm	Mint, Lettuce
Yarrow	Flower	90d	40cm	Brassicas, Tomato, Herbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in March in Hobart?

March in Hobart is autumn, so focus on crops suited to cool maritime 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 Hobart garden as the weather cools in March?

As Hobart 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 Hobart?

Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In March in Hobart, 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.

Can I grow subtropical plants in Hobart in March?

Hobart's cool maritime climate limits subtropical crops, but you can grow them in protected microclimates, greenhouses, or against north-facing walls. Focus on crops that suit cool climates: brassicas, root vegetables, leafy greens, peas, beans, and cool-climate fruits like berries, apples, and stone fruit.

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What to Plant in March, Tasmania

In Season This Month

Leafy (11)

Herb (10)

Flower (10)

Root (5)

Micro (4)

Brassica (2)

Mushroom (2)

Fruit (1)

Fruiting (1)