What to Plant in March in Iowa
Your March planting guide for Iowa (USDA Zones 4–6, typically Zone 5). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 4–6 — 135–180 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Iowa · Zones 4–6
Zone 5 March guideZone 5 — March in Iowa★ Most of IA
945 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Broccoli Microgreens
Microgreens · 7-10d
Zone 4 — March in Iowa
936 varieties active · Last frost May 10 · 135-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Broccoli Microgreens
Microgreens · 7-10d
Zone 6 — March in Iowa
946 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Broccoli Microgreens
Microgreens · 7-10d