What to Plant in March, North Queensland
51 crops you can sow in March across North Queensland.
In Season This Month
Herb (14)
Basil
Bay Laurel
Chives
Curry Leaf
Lemon Balm
Lemon Myrtle
Lemon Verbena
Lemongrass
Native Ginger
Parsley
Sea Celery
Shiso (Perilla)
Vietnamese Coriander
Vietnamese MintFruit (13)
Banana
Black Sapote
Bunya Nut
Guava
Jackfruit
Longan
Mandarin
Mango
Passionfruit
Pawpaw
Quandong
Rambutan
Star FruitLeafy (8)
Flower (4)
Fruiting (4)
Micro (4)
Mushroom (2)
Root (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 |
| Jackfruit | Fruit | 1460d | 1000cm | Tropical fruit trees |
 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 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 North Queensland?
March in North Queensland 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 North Queensland garden as the weather cools in March?
As North Queensland 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 North Queensland?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In March in North Queensland, 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 fruit trees grow well in North Queensland in March?
North Queensland's tropical climate is perfect for mango, banana, pawpaw, pineapple, dragon fruit, jackfruit, lychee, longan, star fruit, and custard apple. Most tropical fruit trees can be planted year-round but establish best at the start of the wet season when rain is reliable and soil is warm.