Vegetable Gardening in March: What to Sow and What to Harvest

Spring is approaching: it's time to start growing watermelons, eggplants, courgettes and many other vegetables that we will bring to the table in the coming months, throughout the summer.

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WHAT TO GROW IN MARCH

March It's undoubtedly one of the most important months for gardening. Temperatures are getting milder, and in many parts of Italy the risk of frost is virtually eliminated: it's therefore essential. prepare the best Plot, soften it, free it from weeds that have accumulated during the winter, start sowing and growing. With one fundamental warning: use healthy and wise peasant prudence when choosing plants to sow. In March, especially due to the global warmingThe weather is still very changeable and if frost and cold spells are forecast during the month, it is best to postpone some sowing to avoid unpleasant surprises later.

From basil to eggplant, there are many varieties of vegetables we can grow during the month of March.

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GARDEN WORKS MARCH

Let's see then what to sow in March, which provide collect vegetables and aromatic herbs and what are the jobs to do in the garden. 

WHAT TO SOW IN THE GARDEN DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH

Since the weather is quite variable during March, and particularly cold days are possible, you should decide whether to sow seeds in a seedbed or in open ground based on your local climate.

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During the month of March it is possible to grow in seedbeds: basil, watermelon, melon, courgettes, peppers, aubergine, artichokes, parsley.

WHAT TO COLLECT IN MARCH

During this month we can collect the latest pumpkins, a vegetable rich in beneficial properties, symbol of the winter season, the cauliflower and again the garlic, the onions, the rosemary and chicory.

GARDEN WORK TO DO DURING MARCH

First of all it is important to clean the soil, eliminating the weeds that have grown during the winter, uprooting the old winter vegetable seedlings and preparing the soil for new crops using a good compost.

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FERTILIZER IN THE GARDEN MARCH

March It is also an important month for preparing the ground for plant transplants that will be done in the following months, from April to May inclusive. fertilizer It should be planted very carefully, both in the soil and in the pots, so that it can be well absorbed in the weeks before transplanting. You'll then see that the plants will be in excellent health from the first day of transplanting.

RISKS OF FROST AT MARCH

Especially for those who live in areas where temperatures are low, March It's a very dangerous month due to the sudden drop in temperatures, with accompanying devastating frosts. An ancient and wise popular saying also warns of this: "March He's crazy." What to do? A simple thing: always have the tarpaulins to cover plants and protect them from frost. The same goes for the crops we have in pots.

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