What to Plant in March, Northern Rivers NSW
109 crops you can sow in March across Northern Rivers NSW.
In Season This Month
Herb (23)
Leafy (20)
Fruit (16)
Flower (12)
Fruiting (12)
Root (11)
Brassica (9)
Micro (4)
Mushroom (2)
All March Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower | 55d | 20cm | Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans | |
| Leafy | 30d | 30cm | Corn, Onion | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 700cm | — | |
| Fruit | 450d | 300cm | Sweet potato | |
| Herb | 65d | 25cm | Tomato, Capsicum, Oregano | |
| Herb | 365d | 200cm | — | |
| Fruiting | 65d | 20cm | Corn, Carrot, Cucumber | |
| Root | 65d | 10cm | Lettuce, Onion, Brassicas | |
| Leafy | 50d | 20cm | Beetroot, Celery | |
| Flower | 60d | 40cm | Strawberry, Tomato, Cucumber | |
| Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 20cm | Potato, Corn, Lettuce | |
| Brassica | 90d | 45cm | Beetroot, Onion, Celery | |
| Micro | 7d | 1cm | — | |
| Brassica | 120d | 60cm | Beetroot, Onion | |
| Fruit | 5475d | 1500cm | Native plants | |
| Brassica | 90d | 50cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Flower | 60d | 25cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Beans | |
| Root | 85d | 5cm | Lettuce, Onion, Leek | |
| Brassica | 100d | 55cm | Beetroot, Celery, Onion | |
| Root | 150d | 30cm | Leek, Beans, Brassicas | |
| Leafy | 120d | 25cm | Leek, Tomato, Beans | |
| Herb | 60d | 20cm | Brassicas, Onion, Lettuce | |
| Leafy | 90d | 30cm | Carrot, Beans | |
| Herb | 75d | 15cm | Carrot, Tomato | |
| Flower | 60d | 60cm | Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees | |
| Herb | 50d | 15cm | Spinach, Dill | |
| Flower | 70d | 20cm | Wildflowers, Grains | |
| Fruiting | 60d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Nasturtium | |
| Herb | 365d | 200cm | — | |
| Root | 60d | 20cm | Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Herb | 60d | 25cm | Cabbage, Onion, Corn | |
| Leafy | 80d | 30cm | — | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 300cm | — | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 25cm | Lettuce, Peas | |
| Brassica | 55d | 25cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Root | 210d | 15cm | Beetroot, Lettuce, Strawberry | |
| Fruiting | 180d | 100cm | Sunflower, Tarragon, Peas | |
| Leafy | 90d | 40cm | Fruit trees | |
| Fruit | 540d | 400cm | — | |
| Root | 120d | 15cm | Tomato, Asparagus | |
| Leafy | 70d | 40cm | Beetroot, Onion, Celery | |
| Leafy | 45d | 20cm | — | |
| Brassica | 60d | 20cm | Beetroot, Onion | |
| Leafy | 35d | 20cm | Lettuce, Beans | |
| Flower | 90d | 60cm | Brassicas, Tomato, Rosemary | |
| Brassica | 120d | 15cm | Carrot, Celery | |
| Herb | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees | |
| Herb | 365d | 300cm | Native plants, Finger lime | |
| Fruit | 730d | 300cm | Comfrey | |
| Herb | 90d | 100cm | Tomato, Beans | |
| Herb | 180d | 80cm | — | |
| Leafy | 55d | 25cm | Carrot, Radish, Chives | |
| Fruit | 730d | 300cm | Comfrey | |
| Herb | 90d | 60cm | Beans, Potato | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 700cm | — | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Marigold | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 800cm | — | |
| Flower | 50d | 25cm | Tomato, Beans, Capsicum | |
| Leafy | 35d | 15cm | Lettuce, Radish | |
| Herb | 70d | 30cm | Cabbage, Tomato | |
| Leafy | 40d | 20cm | Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Herb | 730d | 200cm | Native plants, Finger lime | |
| Brassica | 40d | 25cm | Beetroot, Carrot | |
| Flower | 50d | 30cm | Cucumber, Zucchini, Pumpkin | |
| Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants | |
| Flower | 90d | 20cm | Native plants, Ferns | |
| Root | 180d | 10cm | Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Capsicum, Tomato | |
| Mushroom | 21d | — | — | |
| Herb | 80d | 20cm | Tomato, Carrot | |
| Fruit | 400d | 200cm | — | |
| Fruit | 300d | 200cm | — | |
| Micro | 12d | 1cm | — | |
| Fruiting | 75d | 10cm | Carrot, Radish, Corn | |
| Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — | |
| Root | 90d | 30cm | Beans, Nasturtium, Marigold | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 500cm | Native plants, Host tree (semi-parasitic) | |
| Leafy | 80d | 30cm | Beans, Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Root | 30d | 5cm | Lettuce, Carrot | |
| Micro | 8d | 1cm | — | |
| Fruiting | 365d | 90cm | Strawberry, Beans, Brassicas | |
| Leafy | 40d | 15cm | Lettuce, Carrot | |
| Herb | 180d | 60cm | Sage, Carrot | |
| Herb | 75d | 50cm | Rosemary, Brassicas, Carrot | |
| Root | 120d | 15cm | Carrot, Lettuce, Onion | |
| Fruiting | 70d | 20cm | Corn, Lettuce, Radish | |
| Root | 120d | 15cm | Carrot, Onion | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Pigface, Samphire | |
| Mushroom | 60d | — | — | |
| Herb | 50d | 30cm | Eggplant, Tomato | |
| Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Beans, Onion, Lettuce | |
| Fruiting | 55d | 20cm | Carrot, Corn | |
| Fruiting | 60d | 10cm | Carrot, Radish, Corn | |
| Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Strawberry, Lettuce | |
| Fruit | 730d | 600cm | — | |
| Fruit | 90d | 30cm | Borage, Lettuce, Spinach | |
| Flower | 80d | 50cm | Cucumber, Corn, Tomato | |
| Micro | 10d | 1cm | — | |
| Leafy | 45d | 20cm | Carrot, Onion | |
| Herb | 120d | 30cm | Cabbage, Strawberry | |
| Fruiting | 85d | 60cm | Basil, Carrot, Marigold | |
| Herb | 40d | 30cm | Chilli, Eggplant | |
| Herb | 60d | 30cm | — | |
| Flower | 70d | 15cm | Lettuce, Strawberry | |
| Leafy | 60d | 60cm | — | |
| Brassica | 75d | 45cm | Onion, Dill, Beetroot | |
| Flower | 90d | 40cm | Brassicas, Tomato, Herbs | |
| Fruiting | 60d | 80cm | Nasturtium, Corn, Beans |
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Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in March in Northern Rivers?
March in Northern Rivers is autumn, so focus on crops suited to subtropical 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 Northern Rivers garden as the weather cools in March?
As Northern Rivers 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 Northern Rivers?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In March in Northern Rivers, 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.
Is the Northern Rivers too humid for growing vegetables in March?
The Northern Rivers is ideal for food growing year-round. The subtropical climate supports a huge range of crops. Manage humidity by spacing plants for airflow, avoiding overhead watering, and choosing disease-resistant varieties. Raised beds improve drainage in areas with heavy clay or high water tables.
