GrowCalAustralia

Melbourne, VIC · Cool temperate

What to plant in Melbourne in March

A data-backed march starting point for the Melbourne & Port Phillip growing profile. GrowCal uses this profile to resolve the baseline schedule for each plant.

What to plant in March

These plants have dated GrowCal schedule data for this regional profile and include a sow or plant-out action in March. Select a plant name to read its broader Australian guide.

Basil

Plant out

Sow into punnets once frost has passed and pinch out flower buds to keep leaves coming. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Beetroot

Sow seeds

Thin seedlings early — each seed cluster produces several plants. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Bok Choy

Sow seeds

Grows fast in cool weather; harvest at any size you like. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Broccoli

Sow seeds

Feed well, watch for cabbage white caterpillars and cut the main head before it opens. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Brussels Sprouts

Sow seeds

A long, cold-season crop — worth the wait after the first frosts. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Cabbage

Sow seeds

Space generously and net against cabbage whites. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Carrot

Sow seeds

Sow direct into deep, friable, stone-free soil and keep the surface damp. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Cauliflower

Sow seeds

Steady water and rich soil make firm heads; shade the curd with outer leaves. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Celery

Sow seeds

Plant in a block for longer stems, and never let it dry out. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Chives

Sow seeds · Plant out

Plant in clumps and cut leaves at the base; divide established clumps to make more. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Coriander

Sow seeds · Plant out

Sow direct into cool-season beds and keep it moist; heat and root disturbance make it bolt. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Dill

Sow seeds · Plant out

Sow direct in a sheltered sunny spot; it runs to seed quickly, so keep sowing. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Fennel

Sow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise

Grown for the swollen bulb; blanch it late to keep the flavour sweet. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Garlic

Plant out

Plant single cloves in full sun and free-draining soil; harvest in summer. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Leek

Sow seeds

Plant deep and mound soil up the stems for a long white shank. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Lettuce

Sow seeds

Pick outer leaves and keep water up — heat and dryness turn lettuce bitter. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Onion

Sow seeds

Choose a variety matched to your day length and keep the bed weed free. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Parsley

Sow seeds · Plant out

Direct sow or plant seedlings; cut outer stems at the base so the plant keeps reshooting. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Parsnip

Sow seeds

Sow fresh seed straight into deeply dug soil and be patient with germination. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Peas

Sow seeds

Get the trellis in before sowing; peas hate root disturbance. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Rocket

Sow seeds

Fast, hardy and best picked young; water well or it turns hot and bitter. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Spring Onion

Sow seeds

Grown as a cut-and-come-again crop; a few clumps cover most kitchen needs. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Turnip

Sow seeds

Quick and forgiving; pull them young for the best texture. This is a march action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

March garden jobs

GrowCal also surfaces maintenance and harvest actions when the resolved schedule lists them for this month.

Vegetables

Herbs

Fruit & Berries

Fruit Trees & Citrus

Why timing varies locally

Melbourne is not one uniform growing environment. This page uses the mapped Melbourne & Port Phillip profile, while a nearby locality may resolve differently. Frost pockets, shade, soil, aspect and the variety you grow can all change what is sensible in a particular garden. Treat these dates as a prompt to look at your garden, not a rigid instruction.

Read the GrowCal data & methodology for sources, validation status and limitations.

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