What can I plant in March in Boston?

In Boston, ZIP 02108, GrowZone filters each supported crop by its ZIP-specific start-indoors, transplant, and direct-sow windows for March.

Should I use a ZIP planting calendar or a zone calendar?

Use the ZIP calendar for crop timing because it includes the Boston frost station and USDA zone 7a; zone-only pages are broad planning references.

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What to plant in March in Boston (02108)

In Boston, ZIP 02108, zone 7a, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in March, and what to wait on until later.

Source: boston-logan frost station, USDA zone 7a, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.

Start indoors

Tomatoes Mar 9
Basil Mar 16
Lettuce Mar 23
Cucumbers Mar 30
Zucchini Mar 30
Kale Mar 16

Transplant

No supported crops transplant in March for ZIP 02108.

Direct-sow

Carrots Mar 30
Spinach Mar 23
Radishes Mar 23
Kale Mar 30

What to plant in March in Boston (02108)

Start indoors

Transplant

Direct-sow

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