All The Seeds You Can Start in March!

[@starshot5172]

-Onions, -Cold hardy greens (spinach, kale, mache, lettuce, mustard greens, arugula, etc) -Flowers (not flowers that sprout very fast, like lavender and marigold, coneflower, poppy) -Cold weather herbs (fennel, cilantro, thyme, sage, parsley, rosemary, not basil) -Brassicas (collards, brussel sprouts, cabbage. Keep cauliflower and broccoli inside until the weather has stabilized, about the same time as you plant out your tomatoes) -Nightshades (tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, etc inside) -Misc. (Radishes, beets, swiss chard, celery, artichokes, asparagus) There's lots of others as well, this is just a list for me and other forgetful people :) Please do watch the video, there is additional info you might want to listen to.

[@cherylklaas7171]

thank you! cliff notes!

[@fraukeg.facchini2691]

Great and helpful list, thank you! 👍

[@traceymap]

I listened 2x

[@jamesgross9291]

Ty

[@diannamc367]

Thank you I watched the entire video but I will forget half of the info he gives, lol

[@IAmKeitaro]

Building my first raised bed this year 🎉

[@Lumber_Jon]

Same!

[@emmettbattle5728]

good luck!

[@wisdomseekers479]

Good luck.

[@MIgardener]

yay! That is exciting! Keep us posted with how it grows :)

[@jackieforestieri3010]

@@gferraro8353 in case he doesn’t answer, you can buy seeds and supplies from the online store anytime, and they have a storefront if you’re in Michigan. I believe they have plans to sell plants later, hence the new greenhouse. I’ve bought seeds online multiple times. Seeds are inexpensive and good, delivery is prompt.

[@454tyger]

I would totally watch a 3 hour long video on seeds lol. I've started pretty much everything you listed except my lavender and tomatillos but will be starting them tomorrow. Thanks for everything!

[@tanyat2566]

Heyyyy, I was thinking the exact same thing. I would never complain about a deliciously lengthy well informed and elaborate video. I have learned so much from Luke and I am grateful for all the knowledge he shares with us, especially living in MI where we have challenging weather. Sooooo a 3 hour video is completely welcomed. I'll get my pencil and note pad ready.😃

[@OPUSBooking]

This is one of the most comprehensive videos I have seen on this topic. I live in zone 4b in New Hampshire and we are always on a similar page with you weather-wise. What are the odds- you're one of my favorite teachers! Thank you so much for all your helpful resources!! I have only been gardening a few years (seriously) and already am selling microgreens and other crops during the summer to the restaurant i work at, as well as planning multiple for my family and friends. Couldn't do it without you!! The goodness ripples out again and again. I think of you as in a league with the greats like Charles Dowding. Our generation needs to carry the torch. Keep it up.

[@josiegustemahana799]

NH here too! Been watching him for over 6 years when I was in Louisiana! He’s taught me so much too!

[@Christina-cq6hq]

I just wanted to say I purchased seeds from you this year for the first time and have started onions and peppers and I believe EVERY single seed sprouted and they're doing fantastic! I started some from another well-known seed company from Missouri and the termination date is much lower and aren't doing as well as yours. I'll be purchasing much more from you in the future. Thank you so much for your quality products and wonderful prices! ♥️

[@jonahhernandez3100]

Swiss Chard is Beast! I grew a Migardener Pink Swiss Chard and it lasted through the Phoenix summer and is doing amazing right now. Plant it!!!

[@FrozEnbyWolf150]

If you have a grow shelf or grow room, you can start basil any time of the year. If it gets too big come planting time, you can propagate it into smaller plants. More basil plants is always a good thing.

[@Undercoverbooks]

I always get hopeful when I see these kinds of discussions...and then I look out the window at the two feet of snow still on the ground, and it takes a real leap of faith to imagine it will be gone by the time the seedlings are ready to go out. It seems to be getting harder to predict when last frost date is. Sometimes late May, sometimes early June here in Ontario.

[@SilverSaabArc]

I started my basil 2 weeks ago. You can save seeds by only planting 1 plant, then as it grows take cuttings from it and root them in water to increase your numbers. By May 20th (my last possible frost date) I'll have a bunch of each variety! 😊

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thanks Luke! I've been propagating basil as you showed us. First time ever and from the end of what was in the garden last year. Fun! They're about ready for their next trim. Lots of basil for free!👍 Blessings!💚🪴🌱🍃

[@magdalenaxo1]

I am planing on direct sowing all the veggies you mentioned in April. Zone 6a. 😊

[@kittystewart7521]

thank you for covering flowers as well. 😺

[@MIgardener]

No problem!

[@deannewilliams3321]

Thanks so much for keeping us updated on what to plant when and the detailed information that goes with each one. I love the reminders & how to’s. Happy St Patrick’s Day Friday! 🥬🥔🍀

[@melindajanes]

Love your videos. I was recommending them to my best friend this morning. And, ironically, she went to school with you lol! We have talked about your channel multiple times in the past couple years and just made the connection today 😂Such a small world after all.

[@briankubik5041]

Thanks for continuing to tell us this year after year I am a daily watcher of KZbin and I know there're old videos but but I already watched them!

[@renedean4232]

Chard is big-annual. Both my pots & in ground lasted through the hard freeze we had in S NC this yr. Also my fennel, oregano, & thyme. My rosemary in pot is going on 5 yrs now. My parsely in pot made it in non-climate control greenhouse as well😊

[@renedean4232]

Was sposed to read bi-annual😜

[@bhalliwell2191]

The local rabbits browse my marigolds, most happily (for them) toward the end of the season when the flowers are forming seeds. We watch them busily chewing and crunching, and they stare back at us very calmly: "Great spread, folks! Really good stuff! Yummy. Can't eat it *all* right now, but not to worry: we'll be back by sun-up/-down for some more great eating...." I'm very close to the Lake Erie shoreline, and if groundhog predictions were accurate and factual, most of the folks I know would be dancing on air to have (as of February 2nd) *only* six more weeks of winter weather to get through whether they're gardeners or not. And we have pretty much what you've described: Winter just going along and then someone flips a switch and Presto! It's summer, full-on summer! Between winter and summer there is a week of cold, miserable rain we identify as Spring. (Hah!) More seriously, though, thanks so very much for this video. It is an enormous help to me for framing out my sowing and planting times this year; I'd been feeling rather overwhelmed. Good to know it's not too late to start the onions and leeks and that collards and B-sprouts and my beloved cabbages will be all right. Through some miscommunication in this household, we have a huge amount of mâche seeds (several varieties!), far more than we have space for, so I'm figuring some now and some in the cooler fall weather for winter? Thank you, again!

[@jo-annjewett198]

This year we put in 12 raised metal beds and planted 16 trees and numerous berries.

[@MissBetsyLu]

Sounds great!

[@NANneedaname]

Thank you Luke! I think your explanation of onion starting finally sunk in.

[@kdbolson]

Hey Luke, thank's for the detailed information. It is super helpful. I recently received my first seeds from MIgardener, and am very happy with them. One suggestion, it would really help to have the botanical name on the package. It doesn't need to be big, bold or prominent; just somewhere on the package. Thanks for your enthusiastic encouragement to us home gardeners.

[@amandaalford1980]

Thank you so much for all the gardening information. I started growing my own garden when I had my second child. That was 14 years ago 😮. I’ve grown things now that I never thought I would. Occasionally I have a bloop and then I come here and glean from all the wonderful content you have here. Thanks to your team and to you and your wife whom I’m sure is awesome because all of this takes time! ❤

[@MIgardener]

You are so welcome!

[@russellgeisthardt9828]

I love the hanging flower pots in your greenhouse! 😂

[@littlebiscuit53]

Thanks for the video, it's encouraging to know I still have time. Most of my first wave didn't turn out well. All my radishes have already bolted. It was a high of 70° yesterday and it's supposed to be a low of 25° tomorrow.

[@Avram1919]

Ahhhh! I'm trying to finish my seedling room today so I can start them!!!

[@debbiefockler9890]

Thank you so much for this information. I live in Michigan just north of Flint and my climate is quite like yours. I am starting more seedlings tomorrow so this video was just in time for my indoor sowing. The herb information was especially helpful. I planted cabbage, kale, Swiss chard and celery already. I’m going to sow more celery also. Keep up the good work. Take care.

[@st.victoriam.hastings4337]

Was in the store the day you made this and bought all my seeds! Also got a bag of trifecta + and Humic acid. Thank you for making this video!🎉😄

[@northerngirlhobbies]

On seed duty today. Thank you from Ontario.

[@jaytoney3007]

I'm in zone 7B, central Alabama. I'm a bit ahead of you. I have seeds for Komatsuna, Chijimisai, Boc Choy, Purple TopTurnips, Tokinashi Turnips, Danvers, Giant Radish of Sicily, German Giant Radish, China Rose Radish, Malaga Radish, French Breakfast Radish, Oregon Mamoth snow peas, Golden Sweet snow peas, Detroit Dark Red Beetroot, and Detroit Golden Beetroot that have already sprouted. I transplanted Japanese Giant Red Mustard, Tokinashi Mustard, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Lucculus Swiss Chard, Fordhook Swiss Chard, asorted lettuce, bunching onions, and New Zealand Spinach into the garden raisd beds two weeks ago. All are doing great!. I also Got potatoes into the ground about ten days ago, and already have sprouts coming up. 25 of 26 Seascape Strawberry plants, planted in a GreenStalk tower are bursting foth with new growth. Most of my pepper plants have been uppotted. I'm waiting until April to transplant my herbs, peppers, and tomatoes into the garden, and sow seeds for flowers and pole beans. I'll be doing seed starts for cucumbers and squash next week. Lots to do to reestablish my garden.

[@kathyignasiak275]

Wow. You've been busy. Sounds great. May you have a bountiful harvest!

[@kathystarnes6744]

You are so good at providing the right information. Thank you!!

[@jomiller4397]

Beet Kvass is a wonderful way to enjoy your beets it's a great healthy beverage or yummie cut beets for your salad

[@watergirl0077]

Love you Luke! I just ordered some seeds from you and am so excited for them to arrive! My husband thinks I’m crazy for how excited I get about gardening and getting new seeds, lol. Ive got the planting bug for sure😁. Thanks for your great videos, they are such a huge help💞

[@roserainy7586]

Really good explanation for why to start in small cells and work up to larger pot. I just have such rotten luck with anything i try to start in seed trays. My survivors all seem to be the rando seeds i throw in large pots to keep established plants from being lonely.

[@cooki47]

Another reason if you have lots of trees near your garden is birds! Once I started putting bird netting over my peas and beans I got near 100% germination. Before that I was replanting seed at least 3 times

[@hollynelson543]

Yes Luke had my notebook ready for this one. I thank you.

[@KristyJean]

The pop up of the hanging flower baskets made me smile :)

[@54cal54]

Waiting on my order to show up to get tomatoes and peppers started. Can't wait to play in the dirt.

[@lorrigierman7089]

Always great content and as a fellow Michigander (5b) I love that you are on the same planting schedule that I am. Your're my friendly "time to plant" reminder!

[@1979Smelly]

My second year of growing vegetables, last year was a total flop. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MIgardener]

You can do it!

[@jonathanryals9934]

It is an acquired skill, keep trying, even your failures will pay off in the long run :) and make the fruits of your labor even sweeter when they come. I started helping the garden lady next door a few years ago and I am just now learning how to pull weeds correctly 😆

[@dottiea.2186]

Fennel added to a black tea is good for a cold and sore throat..

[@jakedowdy]

Excited to get my MIGardener tomato seeds started once they arrive. I've been refreshing the order screen for a week now while waiting for the order to ship. The gardening itch is rough this year! I need my fix.

[@Digeroo123]

Thank you a good list. You have encouraged me to do some more sowing. My soil is not frozen, but more a problem waiting for better light levels or the plants can become a bit leggy. I already have carrots and parsnips in. But one thing you missed are snow peas. They do not seem to mind the cold. More problem with being eaten: Rabbits, mice, rats, deer etc etc just love them, so I have plastic bottles over the plants. Here in the UK, out of the next ten day weather forecast we only have one night frost forecast. But they can go on into May and sometimes even into June. Some varieties of headed broccoli, also called calabrese seem to be happy with an early planting, so I suggest that you ask you seed supplier to get some in. I have them inside in modules and they will go outside soon. Again more problem with the critters than the cold. They certainly have to put up with temperature changes. And what about spring onions I think you call them scallions. Are big on the roller coaster temperature changes right through summer.

[@gwenwimthelady3479]

I'm 60 and allergic to all onion/onion products(1 of the fastest growing alergies) sulfa based problem. So far I can still enjoy "softneck" garlic. I will be going back over the garlic video's.

[@karlsenula9495]

60 degrees outside tomorrow here in Maryland ... turning my beds over. Seeds for Spring Onions, Bok Choy, Arugula and lettuce going in the week after that. Then about another 2-3 before other crops go in.

[@dutchgram3799]

Thank you, good information. I'm so ready for fresh veg out of the garden.

[@LSFprepper]

Can you do a video specifically on varieties that need to be cold stratified?

[@dinobernardi170]

Thank you Luke!!!

[@laurathomason8693]

Great video but I do miss your back garden in the background… although the poly tunnel is great… I did like to compare your garden with mine, as I’m in the uk it was interesting to see the similarities and’s differences. Great content luke thanks 😀

[@viralprimenetwork]

Love this great information, Luke! It's really helpful for those who are planning to start doing their seedlings.. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.

[@GmamaGrowz]

I'm starting some new perennials from seeds this season 🌱 Thanks for sharing your seeds to plant in March!

[@summasunsheeeiiine]

I’m on the central coast of CA, so a little ahead season-wise - and I have learned this year that bok choy is also a “rollercoaster? no thank you.” brassica 😂

[@jeaniebeanie3350]

I love all this learning. I’m in Zone 10b in SW Florida so I really never have any cool weather, at least not in a way to plant for cool weather. And I really want to plant sugar snap peas.

[@nataliyachepurnova29]

Really great and helpful information! Thank you!

[@dalegaa4094]

Here in Upstate NY. zone 5, I won't be planting anything outside for quite a while. We still have a lot of snow on the ground but I will be starting some onions inside this week.

[@MissBetsyLu]

Dalegaa that's where I am!

[@jamestboehm6450]

Yep you can start them, hope others get better germination rates than I am experiencing. Some less than 50%.

[@GardenerGray]

Brilliant update, very informative 😃

[@simpleman4196]

Living close to you here in Michigan I really appreciate these videos. You like my personal garden trainer 👍

[@kele1264]

Luke fans out a whole lot of seed packets. And I'm thinking, "oh no, now I'm going to want more seeds". But I still enjoyed watching!

[@nancyhinds3821]

I haven't been able to get to my greenhouse since Nov.! We have had a very long and deep snow winter, so far. It's still snowing! Tahoe is 3" short of record-deep snow! With the snowfall today, they may have broken the record since records began!

[@brianmoore4299]

You mentioned how long it takes for artichokes to grow. They're perennial in my zone 9 b 10A Southern California and I've already got artichoke globes growing out of my plants that I started last year at about this time. I got a couple few out of them last year. Over wintered and have already got a couple growing right now getting ready to harvest soon. Love your channel keep on growing

[@polettirosahomestead7075]

Luke, would love it if you could do a video on growing Rosemary. I struggle to grow from seeds, it seems like I always have to go to Lowe’s and buy it. Thanks

[@AussieBit451]

Did you photoshop those baskets up in your greenhouse?! 😂😂😂 I’m DYING. Thanks for the info 🖤 in Texas right now (8b) and trying a mix of indoor starting and direct sow for the first time this year. Usually I just chuck them outside and hope for the best, but I like the idea of being able to choose which plants to transplant

[@elizaC3024]

I live in northern Michigan, I started tomatoes and peppers 4 weeks ago, due to last year's late spring start date and early frost in September

[@GardeningWithDoug]

Thank you for this. We started lettuce in soil blocks yesterday.

[@matthewgoetzka8855]

I learned so much! Thanks for the video my friend 🙏🏼🌱

[@karlsenula9495]

Curious about the day night temp difference when direct sowing (i.e. I guess the roller coaster you were talking about)? We are getting into the mid & upper 50's regularly during the day but as low as the low 30's at night ... is it still ok to direct sow orcwait another week or two? I.e. early April? Yes I know it depends on the crop but thinking generally with the cool weather crops you were talking about?

[@stephenbyrneireland]

Loved it, Luke. Very helpful. Does anyone add Mycorrhizal to their potting soil?

[@kimbailey742]

Boy, I wish I found this video a fre days ago... ugh..I think I am in for it. I may have basil covering my whole livingroom lol

[@momof6931]

I love your seed packets, but it would be nice if you had a snowflake on the packet to know if it does better with cold stratifying.

[@kitzimmerman9843]

I great success winter sowing artichokes in the milk bottle.

[@oceangolf3076]

Great in! Thank you

[@vward4871]

Super helpful video. Thank you.

[@mariejackson1553]

Thank you so much for all this information thanks for sharing

[@oO0X2K0Oo]

Heck yeah, subscribed. I've been watching for some time but it's nice to see you active

[@carolartis2149]

That really helped. Thanks

[@barefootgardens22]

I'm in 6a Indiana. Can I start some of those right in the garden now? Like radishes, collards, etc?

[@Josef_R]

At the time you put this video out, I already have beets, mustard greens, lettuce, and arugula gone to seed. 8b

[@homesteadgmad8223]

Thank you!! Very thorough, useful information!!!

[@MIgardener]

Glad you got something out of it. Hope you have a good season this year!

[@Im-just-Stardust]

extremely useful video !

[@julieventimiglia]

I am on day 3 of hardening off my broccoli and cauliflower. I was planning on planting them out under frost cloth within the next week or two. I am wondering if I should be watching the weather to make sure it won’t warm up too quickly now

[@justbychance7012]

I wish i could just throw something in my garden now .... 😂 It's under 3-4' of snow! Do you think i could dig down and still plant Cilantro?? Hehe. Jk we will be having a later than usual spring. Geese are already up and confused about the situation!!

[@anneparisi1828]

I enjoy your channel and being I’m in Northeast Ohio and your in Michigan our weather is on basically similar 👍

[@MIgardener]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you!

[@leighannf.4730]

Same here! I always appreciate Luke's info on timing for the garden.

[@creationsfromthetable5291]

Hi Luke! Is it OK to have planted basil a couple of weeks ago if you intend on keeping it in a container?

[@BecauseHeLovedMe1st]

Grow Bigger… I like that 😊 Liked the other saying, but think bigger might be better lol. Much love ❤

[@MIgardener]

I like it a bit more too. :)

[@ceepark114]

I've always wondered why people start their seeds in the smallest pots and then transplant them several times, you said because then you can pick the healthiest plants which makes sense but time consuming and using lots more soil.

[@garynorcal4269]

It sounds like you plan to plant in larger pots .. great plan for you. I plant 32 at a time on a heat mat. I then up pot to midsized pot. I need to grow my starts to about 2 sets of true leaves before considering replanting in my garden for two reasons. Small and immature plants get decimated by both ground bugs and by the small birds in my neighborhood. Enjoy however you garden and good luck to you.

[@lepidlover0557]

Because it saves space and sometimes having a tiny plant in a large container isnt good for them, especially if the plant is susceptible to root rot and isnt able to take up extra water. The environment in a container is a bit different than in the ground

[@Cursed_cass]

I'm in 5B and I've started some indoors, but we still have snow and I can't plant spring crops until mid April. Everything else is mid may.

[@prbyangelica4284]

Luke!! Tried to order artichoke but you’re sold out. For the last 2 years I’ve ordered all my seeds from you. We’ve had great harvests and 💯 germination from everything, except sweet corn. The squash bugs got to them and it was ugly. Two years in a row. Not gonna waste my 8x10 bed again. Gonna re soil/fertilize and use tri fecta plus and grow something else. Artichoke!!

[@michellep1592]

Fantastic seed starting tips! I'm in zone 6b wondering when we should start melons? Thank you!!!!

[@sharongrieser3978]

Lots of great info,as usual!!

[@starshot5172]

Thank you! Much appreciated 💚

[@backpacker2417]

I was looking at your seed packets, you use the same brand as I have. 😀

[@rwally3able]

Thankyou!!!!!!!!

[@miggy7165]

That roller coaster comment 100% describes winter here in Missouri (zone 6a).😬

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Thank you ❤

[@brittanynguyen3823]

Great video, as always! I just wish you could break it down in zones. March in Michigan is totally different than in Florida. So I am not sure if I can follow your advice. But it's good to know. I'll plan these in Dec or January instead. 😂🤩✌️🫶

[@joyceswansey8116]

THANK YOU!

[@tammymanuel9158]

Our weather right now is 70-80’s daytime and down in 40-50’s at night. Still trying to figure our my planting schedule. Southern Az is weird weather.

[@mandy3486]

Thank you! Very helpful

[@offgridwanabe]

Still 2 feet of snow on my raised beds. I need to wait a little.

[@debbieembury6885]

How big should a cabbage be before putting it out side? And is the beginning of April ok for beets , spinach and radishes on right from the seed outside?

[@thejournalingbroom]

Thank you for this!