Zone 8 Garden Checklist — March
Long season; enjoy early starts and late fall crops.
Your zone 8 · March to-do list: Direct-sow cool-season crops; Start warm-season seeds indoors; Prepare beds.
This month in zone 8
1. Direct-sow cool-season crops
Lettuce, spinach, carrots, peas, and radishes can go in as soon as soil is workable.
2. Start warm-season seeds indoors
Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant started indoors now will be transplant-ready in 6-8 weeks.
3. Prepare beds
Turn soil, add compost, set up drip irrigation, and build/repair raised beds.
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My ZIP's Mar checklist
Tasks are general guidance from USDA & university extension seasonal checklists. Confirm with your county extension office and local forecast.