What can I plant in March in Memphis?

In Memphis, ZIP 38103, 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 Memphis frost station and USDA zone 8a; zone-only pages are broad planning references.

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What to plant in March in Memphis (38103)

In Memphis, ZIP 38103, zone 8a, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in March, and what to wait on until later.

Source: memphis-intl 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

Cucumbers Mar 4
Zucchini Mar 4

Transplant

Lettuce Mar 11
Kale Mar 11

Direct-sow

Carrots Mar 4
Lettuce Mar 11
Cilantro Mar 11
Kale Mar 4

What to plant in March in Memphis (38103)

Start indoors

Transplant

Direct-sow

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