What can I plant in March in Atlanta?

In Atlanta, ZIP 30301, 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 Atlanta frost station and USDA zone 8a; zone-only pages are broad planning references.

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What to plant in March in Atlanta (30301)

In Atlanta, ZIP 30301, zone 8a, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in March, and what to wait on until later.

Source: atlanta-hartsfield 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

Lettuce Mar 1
Cucumbers Mar 8
Zucchini Mar 8

Transplant

Lettuce Mar 15
Kale Mar 15

Direct-sow

Carrots Mar 8
Lettuce Mar 15
Cilantro Mar 15
Spinach Mar 1
Radishes Mar 1
Kale Mar 8

What to plant in March in Atlanta (30301)

Start indoors

Transplant

Direct-sow

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