Curious what you should plant in Tucson in March? It's a great time in the low desert! Let's talk about what you can grow in March in Tucson.

Last frost is likely to pass by March 14th, so depending on your risk tolerance you may consider starting to sow warm season crops outdoors later this month.

tucson average temperature graph march highlighted
Tucson average daily high rises from 72F to 79F over the month of March.
Overnight average lows rise from 47F to 51F during March.

Planting

Cover Crops & Forage

1st Half of March

BROADCAST IN FIELD:

Alfalfa, Amaranth, Buckwheat, Crimson Clover, Forage Radish, Millet, Oilseed Radish, Red Clover, Sorghum, Yellow Sweetclover, White Sweetclover


DIRECT SOW / DRILL IN FIELD:

Buckwheat, Fava Bean


2nd Half of March

BROADCAST IN FIELD:

Alfalfa, Amaranth, Buckwheat, Crimson Clover, Millet, Red Clover, Sesame, Sorghum, Sudangrass, Yellow Sweetclover, White Sweetclover


DIRECT SOW / DRILL IN FIELD:

Buckwheat, Bush Bean, Corn, Pole Bean, Soybean


Warning!

if you're using sorghum, sorghum-sudan, or sudangrass as forage, understand that these grasses produce prussic acid and cyanide under certain conditions which may affect some livestock. Do thorough research before grazing animals on these.

Herbs

1st Half of March

SOW INDOORS:

Basil, Catnip, Chives, Epazote, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Mint, Oregano, Sage, Terragon, Thai Basil


DIRECT SOW IN FIELD:

Catnip, Chives, Epazote, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Mint, Sage, Terragon, Thai Basil


HARDEN OFF & TRANSPLANT TO FIELD:

Catnip, Chives, Epazote, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Mint, Sage, Terragon, Thai Basil


2nd Half of March

SOW INDOORS:

Basil, Catnip, Chives, Epazote, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Mint, Sage, Terragon, Thai Basil


DIRECT SOW IN FIELD:

Basil, Borage, Catnip, Chives, Epazote, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Mint, Oregano, Sage, Terragon, Thai Basil


HARDEN OFF & TRANSPLANT TO FIELD:

Basil, Borage, Catnip, Chives, Epazote, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Mint, Oregano, Sage, Terragon, Thai Basil


Fruits & Vegetables

1st Half of March

SOW INDOORS:

Amaranth, Basil, Bush Bean, Cannabis, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Eggplant, Jerusalem Artichoke (Seed), Malabar, Melon, Okra, Pole Bean, Roselle Hibiscus, Sesame, Soybean, Sweet Pepper, Tomato, Tomatillo


DIRECT SOW IN FIELD:

Amaranth, Fava Bean, Jerusalem Artichoke (Tuber), Potato, Radish, Sorghum


HARDEN OFF & TRANSPLANT TO FIELD:

Amaranth, Fava Bean


2nd Half of March

SOW INDOORS:

Amaranth, Basil, Cannabis, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Eggplant, Jerusalem Artichoke (Seed Or Tuber), Malabar, Melon, Okra, Pole Bean, Roselle Hibiscus, Sesame, Soybean, Summer Squash, Sweet Pepper, Tomato, Tomatillo, Winter Squash


DIRECT SOW IN FIELD:

Amaranth, Basil, Bush Bean, Cannabis, Chili Pepper, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Jerusalem Artichoke (Seed or Tuber), Malabar, Melon, Pole Bean, Potato, Roselle Hibiscus, Sesame, Sorghum, Soybean, Summer Squash, Sweet Pepper, Tomato, Tomatillo, Winter Squash


HARDEN OFF & TRANSPLANT TO FIELD:

Amaranth, Basil, Bush Bean, Cannabis, Cucumber, Eggplant, Jerusalem Artichoke, Roselle Hibiscus, Sesame, Soybean, Summer Squash, Tomato, Tomatillo, Winter Squash


Grains, Seeds, & Cereals

1st Half of March

BROADCAST IN FIELD:

Buckwheat, Quinoa


DIRECT SOW / DRILL IN FIELD:

Buckwheat


2nd Half of March

BROADCAST IN FIELD:

Buckwheat, Quinoa


DIRECT SOW / DRILL IN FIELD:

Buckwheat


Flowers

1st Half of February

DIRECT SOW IN FIELD:


2nd Half of February

DIRECT SOW IN FIELD:


Harvesting

Produce

1st Half of March


2nd Half of March


Seed Saving

1st Half of March


2nd Half of March


Cut Flowers

1st Half of March


2nd Half of March


Weeding

Weeds to Pull

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Know some plants I missed for March in Tucson? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!