They encourage us to consume seasonal products and perhaps you are one of these people who try to do so. But, if you also have a garden, or you like to know how and when the food you eat is grown, you are also interested in knowing what crops are there for march. In this article we are going to show you one by one all the vegetables that you should grow at this time, entering spring, so that you can have your harvest ready.
From that succulent lettuce, arugula, escarole and lamb's lettuce that you add to your salad, to the pepper in all its varieties to make your stir-fries, your stews, eat them roasted or fried; the tomato with multiple possibilities; the thorns full of nutrients and the broad beans, which satisfy your stomach and brighten your palate, among other vegetables, you can grow all of them in March. Let's see them.
Lettuce, better in March
There are many varieties of lettuce and we can grow it throughout the year. However, the best time to do it is in March. Especially if the lettuce we want to grow is oak leaf lettuce.
In addition, lettuce is very easy to grow even for newbies. It barely requires a container for its cultivation and its cycle is short, so shortly after sowing it you can already harvest it.
It is very resistant to pests and diseases, so it won't give you too much trouble in this regard either.
As for the cultivation method, you can do it by seed or even plant a bud at home and wait for the miracle of nature.
Peppers: plant in spring and harvest in summer
Both spring and winter are good for sow peppers, although in the spring they are more likely to be successful and will grow quickly, since by summer you will be able to collect them. What they do need is warm temperatures for their development and a lot of direct sunlight. It will also require a lot of water, but avoid moisture on the leaves, because fungus can grow on them.
To the rich canon
Lamb's lettuce needs warm temperatures and regular watering. They are highly appreciated in the kitchen, especially to serve in salads or dressed with olive oil and a little salt or some mild balsamic vinegar.
To plant them, simply take a handful of lamb's lettuce and germinate them with water. When they have grown roots, plant them in the garden or in a pot. And that simple. They do need a humid and cool environment. They tolerate both sun and semi-shade, so you choose where you want to grow them.
The tasty tomato
From March to June you can plant tomatoes. It needs a lot of sun, at least 8 hours a day, so don't put the plant in the shade. They need watering about three times a week in summer, preferably at dusk or evening to prevent water from evaporating.
Another from March: cilantro
This aromatic plant so valued in the kitchen is grown in March and, in general, during spring. It does not need much watering because, rather, it is a dry plant that will only need water if the climate is very dry. What it does need is a lot of direct light, the more the better.
The nutritious spinach
Another one on the list of crops for March is spinach. To eat it dressed as a salad, with chickpeas, in cream or in an omelet, sautéed, with potatoes, in stew and in many other ways, as they provide extra fiber and also calcium. In just two or four months you can harvest it, so it is worth growing.
It needs a lot of watering and humidity, a lot of light and a temperate climate. This is enough, because this is another of the easy species to grow for those starting out in agriculture.
Another delicious delicacy from the March garden: peas
If you would like to grow peas and March is here, hurry up! You still can, but time is running out if you want a successful harvest. Because peas need a temperature below 30º and, if it can be around 18º, the better. Additionally, it takes about 12-14 weeks to produce the first pods. They need humidity, lots of ventilation and lots of light.
The ideal vegetable companion: arugula
Another easy plant to grow is arugula. There are those who love its flavor and those who have not found the joke yet, but if you like it, don't stop growing it. It does need, however, a moist and very permeable soil, as well as a good fertilizer. It also requires direct sun.
The versatile endive
During its cultivation, escarole requires minimum temperatures of 18º during the day and 5º during the night. The ideal is to have it in full sun, although it tolerates semi-shade. Make sure it doesn't lack moisture.
Sowing beans in March
The ideal for beans is cool, clay soils, if possible, with good fertilizer. It will be enough to spray them two or three times a week and they will be perfect in the semi-shade, because the sun will be great for them to grow, but too much could damage them.
Aromatic and healthy mint
The cuttings will be enough for you plant mint. What it will require is enough space, so don't settle for a small pot. They need sufficient watering but also good drainage and moderate sun.
The healthy and delicious zucchini
Perfect for light recipes, in creams, in omelettes, fillings, in ratatouille dishes, etc. Zucchini loves the sun and needs frequent watering, especially when the flowers have appeared. Sow very deep.
The purple lady of the garden: the eggplant
Eggplant needs warm weather. Requires plenty of sun and adequate drainage. Like zucchini, they will make you happy in the kitchen to cook ratatouille, stir-fries, or make them stuffed with meat, tuna, eggplant pie, etc.
The refreshing cucumber
For grow cucumber You have to wait for the cold to go away, because they need a warm climate. It will require a lot of sun and a lot of space. It also needs a lot of watering, so drip irrigation is ideal.
Another essential plant for gardens in March: basil
You can plant basil in a pot or in the ground and it will be worth it to give aroma and flavor to your pizzas, pastas and sauces. Provide moist soil, rich in nutrients and with good drainage. As for luminosity, it is perfect if you give it pampering and provide it with sun in the morning, light during the day and shade at night.
These are the crops for march that you should take into account if you want to brighten your garden and fill your kitchen with flavor with seasonal, healthy foods cared for by your hands.