March Planting Guide: What to Sow for Winter Harvest

If you live in a cooler climate, achieving a bountiful harvest during winter can be challenging. In regions like NSW, where our co-founder Annabel resides, the cold weather can cause plants to halt growth and hibernate. To ensure a productive vegetable harvest this winter, it's essential to plant the right seeds now. Here's your ultimate March planting guide!

Best Vegetables to Plant in March


For vegetable harvest this Winter, here's a guide on what seed to sow NOW:

🧅 Short-day onions, leeks, spring onions
🥕 Carrot, Radish, Beetroot
🫛 Snow peas, Sugar snaps, Broad beans

Leafy Greens to Sow Now

🥬 Spinach, Bok choi, Chard, Mizuna, Tatsoi

Herbs for a Winter Garden

🌿 Coriander, Dill, Parsley, Woody herbs

Edible Flowers to Brighten Your Winter Garden

🌼 Viola, Calendula, Chamomile, Poppy


Tips for Successful Winter Gardening

Check out Canberra Seed Saver's excellent growing guide for Seedlings here!

Feeding Your Plants for Optimal Growth

Don’t forget to feed your seedlings and plants Food2Soil fortnightly for excellent growth, stress, and pest resistance! Our biofertiliser helps nourish your plants while keeping the soil in prime condition. For an extra boost to your garden, try our soil booster, which is perfect for improving soil structure and promoting strong plant growth during winter months. Explore the Soil Health Booster here.

For the best all-around care, the Essential Plant Care Starter Kit is an easy-to-use set that covers all your garden’s needs. Get yours today to ensure a healthy, thriving garden!


Composting and Soil Improvement

Starting a compost bin at home is a great way to enrich your soil naturally. For quicker results, add our compost booster to jump-start the decomposition process. We also offer a Live Worms Starter Pack to make your composting journey even easier—buy now.


Happy growing 🌱🐝💚