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What to Plant in March, North Queensland

51 crops you can sow in March across North Queensland.

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In Season This Month

Herb (14)

Basil Bay Laurel Chives Curry Leaf Lemon Balm Lemon Myrtle Lemon Verbena Lemongrass Native Ginger Parsley Sea Celery Shiso (Perilla) Vietnamese Coriander Vietnamese Mint

Fruit (13)

Banana Black Sapote Bunya Nut Guava Jackfruit Longan Mandarin Mango Passionfruit Pawpaw Quandong Rambutan Star Fruit

Leafy (8)

Amaranth Brazilian Spinach Kang Kong Komatsuna Mibuna Pigface Warrigal Greens Water Morning Glory

Flower (4)

Cornflower Native Violet Sunflower Viola

Fruiting (4)

Cucumber Lablab Snake Beans Zucchini

Micro (4)

Broccoli Sprouts Pea Shoots Radish Sprouts Sunflower Microgreens

Mushroom (2)

Oyster Mushroom Shiitake

Root (2)

Hamburg Parsley Scorzonera

All March Crops at a Glance

PlantCategoryHarvestSpacingCompanions
AmaranthLeafy30d30cmCorn, Onion
BananaFruit450d300cmSweet potato
BasilHerb65d25cmTomato, Capsicum, Oregano
Bay LaurelHerb365d200cmn/a
Black SapoteFruit1825d800cmTropical fruit trees
Brazilian SpinachLeafy60d40cmn/a
Broccoli SproutsMicro7d1cmn/a
Bunya NutFruit5475d1500cmNative plants
ChivesHerb75d15cmCarrot, Tomato
CornflowerFlower70d20cmWildflowers, Grains
CucumberFruiting60d50cmBeans, Corn, Nasturtium
Curry LeafHerb365d200cmn/a
GuavaFruit540d400cmn/a
Hamburg ParsleyRoot120d15cmTomato, Asparagus
JackfruitFruit1460d1000cmTropical fruit trees
Kang KongLeafy45d20cmn/a
KomatsunaLeafy35d20cmLettuce, Beans
LablabFruiting70d30cmCorn, Sunflower
Lemon BalmHerb60d30cmTomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees
Lemon MyrtleHerb365d300cmNative plants, Finger lime
Lemon VerbenaHerb90d100cmTomato, Beans
LemongrassHerb180d80cmn/a
LonganFruit1460d800cmLychee, Mango
MandarinFruit1095d400cmNasturtium, Marigold
MangoFruit1095d800cmn/a
MibunaLeafy35d15cmLettuce, Radish
Native GingerHerb365d60cmNative plants, Davidson plum
Native VioletFlower90d20cmNative plants, Ferns
Oyster MushroomMushroom21dn/an/a
ParsleyHerb80d20cmTomato, Carrot
PassionfruitFruit400d200cmn/a
PawpawFruit300d200cmn/a
Pea ShootsMicro12d1cmn/a
PigfaceLeafy60d40cmn/a
QuandongFruit1460d500cmNative plants, Host tree (semi-parasitic)
Radish SproutsMicro8d1cmn/a
RambutanFruit1825d800cmTropical fruit trees
ScorzoneraRoot120d15cmCarrot, Onion
Sea CeleryHerb90d30cmPigface, Samphire
ShiitakeMushroom60dn/an/a
Shiso (Perilla)Herb50d30cmEggplant, Tomato
Snake BeansFruiting55d20cmCarrot, Corn
Star FruitFruit730d600cmn/a
SunflowerFlower80d50cmCucumber, Corn, Tomato
Sunflower MicrogreensMicro10d1cmn/a
Vietnamese CorianderHerb40d30cmChilli, Eggplant
Vietnamese MintHerb60d30cmn/a
ViolaFlower70d15cmLettuce, Strawberry
Warrigal GreensLeafy60d60cmn/a
Water Morning GloryLeafy30d20cmKangkong, Taro
ZucchiniFruiting60d80cmNasturtium, Corn, Beans

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in March in North Queensland?

March in North Queensland is wet season, so focus on crops suited to tropical conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.

What should I plant in my North Queensland garden as the weather cools in March?

As North Queensland transitions into cooler weather, switch from summer crops to cool-season varieties. Sow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beetroot, carrot, lettuce, peas, and Asian greens. Clear spent summer plants and add compost before replanting.

How often should I water my vegetable garden in March in North Queensland?

Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In March in North Queensland, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.

What fruit trees grow well in North Queensland in March?

North Queensland's tropical climate is perfect for mango, banana, pawpaw, pineapple, dragon fruit, jackfruit, lychee, longan, star fruit, and custard apple. Most tropical fruit trees can be planted year-round but establish best at the start of the wet season when rain is reliable and soil is warm.