What can I plant in March in Charlotte?

In Charlotte, ZIP 28202, 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 Charlotte frost station and USDA zone 8a; zone-only pages are broad planning references.

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What to plant in March in Charlotte (28202)

In Charlotte, ZIP 28202, zone 8a, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in March, and what to wait on until later.

Source: charlotte-douglas 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 1
Lettuce Mar 8
Cucumbers Mar 15
Zucchini Mar 15
Kale Mar 1

Transplant

Lettuce Mar 22
Kale Mar 22

Direct-sow

Carrots Mar 15
Lettuce Mar 22
Cilantro Mar 22
Spinach Mar 8
Radishes Mar 8
Kale Mar 15

What to plant in March in Charlotte (28202)

Start indoors

Transplant

Direct-sow

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