Zone 11A — March
What to Plant in March in Zone 11A
March in Zone 11A:
0 crops to start indoors,
0 to plant or direct sow outside, and
14 entering harvest window.
No freeze on record. Reference city: Fort Lauderdale, FL.
0 Start Indoors
0 Plant Outside
14 Harvest
Start Indoors in March
Nothing to start seeds indoors in March for Zone 11A.
Next window: July — 2 varieties, including Green Onion, Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion.
Plant Outside in March
Nothing to plant or sow outside in March for Zone 11A.
Next window: September — 2 varieties, including Candy Onion, Green Onion.
Harvest in March
| Plant | Type | Planted / Sown | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Max Pumpkin | squash | Nov 8 | Mar 3, 2027 – Mar 8, 2027 |
| Chayote squash | vegetable | Nov 15 | Mar 15, 2027 – Apr 14, 2027 |
| Cinderella Pumpkin | squash | Nov 8 | Mar 3 |
| Grano Red Onions | allium | Nov 1 | Mar 1 |
| Grano White Onions | allium | Nov 1 | Mar 1 |
| Harris Model Parsnips | root vegetable | Nov 8 | Mar 3, 2027 – Mar 8, 2027 |
| Jicama Mexican Yam Bean | legume | Nov 8 | Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027 |
| Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify | root vegetable | Nov 8 | Mar 8 |
| Pacific Giant Pumpkin | squash | Nov 8 | Mar 3, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027 |
| Tepin Hot Peppers | pepper | Nov 15 | Mar 15, 2027 – Jun 3, 2027 |
| Broadleaf Full Heart Batavian Endive | lettuce | Dec 22 | Mar 17, 2027 – Mar 22, 2027 |
| Georgia Southern Collard Greens | lettuce | Dec 22 | Mar 2, 2027 – Mar 17, 2027 |
| Morris Heading Collard | lettuce | Dec 22 | Mar 7, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 |
| Verona Red Chicory | lettuce | Dec 22 | Mar 17, 2027 – Mar 24, 2027 |
Key Tasks for March in Zone 11A
- 1 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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