What to Plant in March in North Texas - Planting Chart

By Saruque Ahamed Mollick | on Mar 09, 2025 | 5 min read

I have been creating planting charts for North Texas with my grandpa (85) for a year. This helped me to understand the climate of North Texas. In this article, you will find the organized charts for what to plant in March in North Texas.

Note: March is the month of ending the cool-season crops and starting most warm-season crops to get an early start. Remember, the extreme heat is yet to come, and we need to make our plant strong enough to tackle the heat stress.

As we are planning to start planting in March, our plants will get enough time to grow and handle the upcoming heat stress.

Early March is still a bit cold, and we can grow some cool-season crops as well if we wish. Don't worry; I have designed my planting chart in such a way that March planting is going to be an easy task for you.

You may find some cool-season crops along with warm-season plants.

Those who want to have a printable full-year planting schedule chart file for North Texas may take a look at this: North Texas Planting Schedule

I am a vegetable gardener, but I love to grow herbs, flowers, and berries as well. In this guide, you will find everything. The charts are divided into these subcategories:

Leafy greens
Vegetables and roots
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Berries and fruits

In my charts:

✅ = Ideal planting time
❌ = Too late for optimal growth

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Leafy greens to start planting in March

Leafy Green	Early March	Mid-March	Late March	Variety Suggestions	Expected Harvesting Time
Lettuce	✅	✅	❌	Buttercrunch, Romaine, Black Seeded Simpson	30–60 days
Spinach	✅	✅	❌	Bloomsdale, Space, Baby Spinach	40–50 days
Kale	✅	✅	❌	Lacinato (Dino Kale), Red Russian, Vates	50–70 days
Swiss Chard	✅	✅	❌	Bright Lights, Fordhook Giant, Ruby Red	50–60 days
Mustard Greens	✅	✅	❌	Southern Giant Curled, Red Giant	30–50 days
Arugula	✅	✅	❌	Rocket, Astro, Wild Arugula	20–40 days
Collard Greens	✅	✅	❌	Georgia Southern, Vates, Morris Heading	55–75 days
Endive	✅	✅	❌	Frisée, Broadleaf Batavian, Escarole	45–55 days
Malabar Spinach	❌	❌	✅	Red Stem, Green Stem	50–80 days
New Zealand Spinach	❌	❌	✅	Tetragonia, Perpetual Spinach	50–70 days
Amaranth (Edible Leaves)	❌	❌	✅	Red Leaf, Green Callaloo	30–50 days
Orach (Mountain Spinach)	❌	❌	✅	Ruby Red, Green Velvet	40–60 days

Most of the common leafy vegetables should be started in early March as they love that mild, cold weather.

Most of the areas of North Texas fall under USDA Zone 8. You can also check: Zone 8 planting schedule chart

Vegetables and roots to start planting in March in North Texas

The chart below will show you most of the veggies you can plant in March in North Texas (I am not including any leafy greens, as leafy greens are in the previous chart).

Vegetable / Root Crop	Early March	Mid-March	Late March	Variety Suggestions	Expected Harvesting Time	Planting Method
Tomatoes (Transplants)	✅	✅	✅	Celebrity, Cherokee Purple, San Marzano	60–85 days	Transplants
Peppers (Transplants)	✅	✅	✅	Jalapeño, Bell, Banana	60–90 days	Transplants
Squash	❌	✅	✅	Yellow Crookneck, Zucchini, Patty Pan	45–60 days	Direct Sow
Cucumbers	❌	✅	✅	Marketmore, Boston Pickling, Straight Eight	50–65 days	Direct Sow
Green Beans	❌	✅	✅	Blue Lake, Kentucky Wonder, Contender	50–60 days	Direct Sow
Sweet Corn	❌	✅	✅	Silver Queen, Peaches & Cream, Golden Bantam	70–100 days	Direct Sow
Carrots	✅	✅	❌	Nantes, Danvers, Little Finger	60–75 days	Direct Sow
Beets	✅	✅	❌	Detroit Dark Red, Golden, Chioggia	50–65 days	Direct Sow
Radishes	✅	✅	❌	Cherry Belle, French Breakfast, Daikon	25–40 days	Direct Sow
Turnips	✅	✅	❌	Purple Top, Tokyo Cross, Golden Globe	40–60 days	Direct Sow
Potatoes	✅	✅	❌	Yukon Gold, Red Pontiac, Kennebec	80–100 days	Seed Pieces
Onions (Sets)	✅	✅	❌	Texas Super Sweet, Red Creole, Yellow Granex	90–120 days	Bulb Sets
Garlic	✅	✅	❌	Softneck, Elephant Garlic, Texas White	150–180 days	Cloves
Okra	❌	❌	✅	Clemson Spineless, Red Burgundy	50–65 days	Direct Sow
Eggplant	❌	❌	✅	Black Beauty, Ichiban, Rosa Bianca	70–90 days	Transplants
Sweet Potatoes	❌	❌	✅	Beauregard, Georgia Jet, Vardaman	90–120 days	Slips

The planting method is given in the last column of the chart. Swipe (scroll) side-wise to see.

Herbs to plant in March in North Texas

For herbs, I am not adding a variety suggestion column. You can grow what your local stores are selling. ( It's not about harvesting yield )

Herb	Early March	Mid-March	Late March	Planting Method	Flavor
Cilantro	✅	✅	❌	Direct Sow	Bright, citrusy, slightly peppery
Parsley	✅	✅	❌	Direct Sow or Transplant	Fresh, mildly bitter, slightly peppery
Dill	✅	✅	❌	Direct Sow	Grassy, slightly tangy, with anise-like notes
Chives	✅	✅	✅	Transplants or Divisions	Mild onion-like flavor
Mint	✅	✅	✅	Transplants or Cuttings	Cool, refreshing, slightly sweet
Basil	❌	❌	✅	Transplants	Sweet, slightly spicy, with hints of clove
Oregano	✅	✅	✅	Transplants or Cuttings	Earthy, slightly bitter, with warm spice notes
Rosemary	✅	✅	✅	Transplants or Cuttings	Pine-like, woodsy, slightly peppery
Thyme	✅	✅	✅	Transplants	Earthy, slightly minty, with floral undertones
Sage	✅	✅	✅	Transplants	Warm, slightly peppery, with eucalyptus notes
Tarragon	✅	✅	✅	Transplants or Cuttings	Sweet, slightly licorice-like, with a peppery bite
Lemongrass	❌	❌	✅	Transplants or Cuttings	Citrusy, lemon-like, with a hint of ginger

I prefer to grow herbs along with vegetables. You can check my companion planting guide.

Flowering plants to plant in March in North Texas

I love to grow a few annual flowering plants along with some perennials. Perennials can hold the beauty of your garden year-round.

Flowering Plant	Early March	Mid-March	Late March	Planting Method	Blooming Time	Perennial or Annual
Marigold	❌	✅	✅	Seeds or Transplants	Late Spring – Fall	Annual
Zinnia	❌	✅	✅	Seeds	Early Summer – Fall	Annual
Sunflower	❌	✅	✅	Seeds	Summer – Early Fall	Annual
Petunia	✅	✅	✅	Transplants	Spring – Fall	Annual
Black-eyed Susan	✅	✅	✅	Seeds or Transplants	Summer – Fall	Perennial
Coneflower (Echinacea)	✅	✅	✅	Seeds or Transplants	Summer – Early Fall	Perennial
Salvia	✅	✅	✅	Transplants	Spring – Fall	Perennial
Lantana	✅	✅	✅	Transplants or Cuttings	Spring – Fall	Perennial
Cosmos	❌	✅	✅	Seeds	Summer – Fall	Annual
Snapdragon	✅	✅	✅	Transplants	Spring – Early Summer	Annual
Ageratum	✅	✅	✅	Seeds or Transplants	Spring – Fall	Annual
Verbena	✅	✅	✅	Transplants	Spring – Fall	Perennial
Coreopsis	✅	✅	✅	Seeds or Transplants	Spring – Summer	Perennial
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)	✅	✅	✅	Seeds or Transplants	Summer – Fall	Perennial
Phlox	✅	✅	✅	Seeds or Transplants	Spring – Summer	Annual
Hollyhock	✅	✅	✅	Seeds	Summer	Biennial/Perennial

Due to the rise in temperature, you may face aphids and whiteflies. Be prepared with home remedies for aphids and whiteflies.

Berries and fruits - March planting

Berry / Fruit	Planting Method	Variety Recommendations	First Harvesting Time	Max Height
Strawberry	Transplants	Chandler, Seascape, Ozark Beauty	3–4 months	6–12 inches
Blackberry	Bare-root or Transplants	Apache, Arapaho, Natchez	1–2 years	4–8 feet
Blueberry	Transplants	Brightwell, Tifblue, Climax	2–3 years	6–10 feet
Raspberry	Bare-root or Transplants	Heritage, Dorman Red	1–2 years	4–6 feet
Fig	Transplants	Celeste, Texas Everbearing, Brown Turkey	1–2 years	10–30 feet
Peach	Bare-root or Transplants	Redhaven, Harvester, June Gold	2–3 years	12–15 feet
Plum	Bare-root or Transplants	Santa Rosa, Methley	3–5 years	12–15 feet
Apple	Bare-root or Transplants	Gala, Fuji, Anna	3–5 years	15–20 feet
Pear	Bare-root or Transplants	Moonglow, Kieffer, Bartlett	4–6 years	15–20 feet
Pomegranate	Transplants	Wonderful, Texas Pink	2–3 years	10–15 feet
Grapes	Bare-root or Transplants	Champanel, Black Spanish, Flame Seedless	2–3 years	10–30 feet (vine)
Persimmon	Transplants	Fuyu, Hachiya	3–5 years	15–25 feet

For fruit trees, I always avoid growing them from seeds. The tree might get larger in size, and the fruit size may be smaller.

For berries, it's best to grow from transplants or bare roots.

If you want to protect your property with privacy screens or hedges, this is for you: Privacy plants and trees (hedges) for North Texas

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Saruque Ahamed Mollick

Hey, I am Saruque. I am here to guide you build a nice and beautiful garden through my years of experience. I am sharing my personal experiences on gardening through my blogs.

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