March - this is what you can sow and cultivate

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Rain, slush, or beautiful powder snow? The weather in March often fluctuates a lot. Fortunately, it is still possible to jumpstart spring, because when the light returns, it is time to sow seeds in the ground.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – MARCH

March is high season for pre-cultivation, but already now it is also possible to sow certain plants outdoors for an early start to spring.

Cultivate indoors in March

Tomatoes, corn, potatoes, and summer flowers are typical seeds that benefit from being planted in the soil during this first month of spring.

Tomatoes and tomatillos

Both tomatoes and their tangy relative, tomatillos, are perfect for pre-cultivating indoors in March. They are easy to get started, and there are many fun tomato seeds to choose from. How about growing black, purple, or striped tomatoes this year? Soak the seeds in nutrient-poor soil, and make sure the plants get between 20-25 degrees and plenty of sunlight. A south-facing window may be enough, but the most stable and plump plants can be achieved by supplementing with plant lighting. About three weeks after sowing, you can gently begin to add nutrients to the plants, and as they grow larger, you can transplant them into larger pots.,Also readTomatoes - grow your own

Corn

Corn loves warmth and prefers to be sown indoors in March. You can choose between different types of corn, such as sweet corn, flour corn, and popcorn corn, but stick to one variety at a time in the same spot, otherwise they can cross-pollinate each other. When the corn is later planted outdoors, they are planted in groups so they can cross-pollinate each other. Also read Corn - how to grow your own

Potatoes

If you want an early potato harvest in the summer, March is an excellent month to start. You can grow potatoes in several ways, such as planting seed potatoes in pots or laying them on top of a layer of soil in a larger container. The advantage of the latter method is that you have room for more potatoes, but the disadvantage is that the roots can tangle together before you have a chance to plant the potato plants outside. Regardless of the method you choose, potato plants need light and cooler temperatures – if it gets too dark, the plants may become long and weak as they use all their energy to reach for the light.

Summer flowers

You can definitely start thinking about summer flowers already in March. Pre-cultivate those that need it indoors, and order the seeds you want to grow this year. When the time comes, you are ready to get started. See our flower seeds. March is also the time to wake up dahlia tubers and pelargoniums from winter hibernation. Plant the dahlia tubers in pots with new soil, and repot the pelargoniums before placing them in the light. Also read 5 tips for successful pre-cultivation.

Sow outdoors in March

Already in March, it is possible to grow some types of greens in pots and plant boxes, so you can get an early start on spring.

Top 5 plants to sow outdoors in March

Winter purslane
Salad
Winter salad
Spinach
Arugula

If the cold weather is still stable, you can continue with winter sowing in plastic boxes or outdoors and in plant pots.

WRITTEN BY:

Liselotte Roll, Swedish garden inspirer, journalist, and author of books about nature, cultivation, and animals, such as "Jord," "Odla för insekter," and "Höns som hobby

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