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March Seed Sowing: A Guide for Beginners
Introduction
Spring has arrived, but don’t be fooled by the warm weather! March can still bring frost, so it’s best to start your plants indoors in a greenhouse or under cover.
Best Plants for March Seed Sowing
- Vegetables: Lettuce, beetroot
- Flowers: Cornflowers, love-in-a-mist
Starting Plants from Seed
- Fill trays or modules with compost.
- Scatter seeds over the compost.
- Cover the seeds with a thin layer of compost.
- Water the seeds gently.
- Place the trays or modules in a warm, sunny spot.
Growing Vegetables
- Lettuce: Start lettuce seeds indoors and transplant them outside next month.
- Beetroot: Use the cluster sowing method to grow beetroot. Sow a pinch of seeds into each module and plant them outside in clumps.
Growing Flowers
- Cornflowers: Plant cornflowers in borders or grow them in pots for cutting.
- Love-in-a-mist: Sow love-in-a-mist seeds directly in the soil. They will self-seed and pop up in unexpected corners for years to come.
Tips for Success
- Protect your seedlings from frost by keeping them indoors or under cover.
- Water your seedlings regularly, but don’t overwater them.
- Fertilize your seedlings once they have developed their first true leaves.
By following these tips, you can successfully start your plants from seed in March and enjoy a beautiful garden all summer long.
