What can I plant in March in Raleigh?

In Raleigh, ZIP 27601, 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 Raleigh frost station and USDA zone 8a; zone-only pages are broad planning references.

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What to plant in March in Raleigh (27601)

In Raleigh, ZIP 27601, zone 8a, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in March, and what to wait on until later.

Source: raleigh-durham frost station, USDA zone 8a, 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

Basil Mar 6
Lettuce Mar 13
Cucumbers Mar 20
Zucchini Mar 20
Kale Mar 6

Transplant

Lettuce Mar 27
Kale Mar 27

Direct-sow

Carrots Mar 20
Lettuce Mar 27
Cilantro Mar 27
Spinach Mar 13
Radishes Mar 13
Kale Mar 20

What to plant in March in Raleigh (27601)

Start indoors

Transplant

Direct-sow

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