What you can plant in March in San Diego is a question that gets asked all the time, here in America's Finest City. With Spring beginning on March 20th, you can plan the best of both winter and spring crops.
Here's a short list of what we have in stock, and what is ready to plant here in Southern California in March - by no means is it inclusive, though! Here are some wonderful options available to you.
Artichokes
If you want to set yourself up for a treat later this year, pick up some of our organic artichokes. When freshly steamed, there's nothing quite like a gorgeous artichoke which, if you didn't know, is considered a thistle. Most thistles in San Diego are considered weeds, and if you don't harvest your artichoke, it will indeed turn into a purple flower.
Citrus & Herbs
We have new citrus trees - full sized and dwarf, alongside lots of organic herbs:
Mint - mimosa, Kentucky coloneal, moijita, peppermint, spearmint
Oregano - Italian, White, and Dingle Fairy
Thyme - Orange blossom, French, English, Coconut
Strawberries
Organic strawberries are so excited to hop in to your garden! Unique varieties like Sequoia, Chandler, Seascape, Quinault.
Succulents & Houseplants
It's now warm enough to get back to planting succulents. We have lots of 4" and 1-gallon succulents just delivered.
Also, many of our cacti plants are flowering - don't miss this limited opportunity to see beautiful dessert
Tomatoes
New varieties of Organic Tomatoes, grown in our hothouse include - Brandywine*, Mortgage Lifter, Early Girl, Black Plum Paste*, Cherokee Purple* (*denotes heirlooms)
Organic Potatoes, Organic Onions and Organic Garlic
With scores of varieties of each in stock, this is a wonderful (and affordable) way to get healthy organic kitchen staples in your garden.
Vegetables
From lettuce to asparagus, you'll find just about most "green" foods ready to be planted in March:
- Green and red mustard, mizuna (Japanese mustard), chard, lettuce mixes, bok choy, spinach, celery, beets, kale, miner's lettuce, arugula and our famous variety 6-packs.
- Organic Red Russian Kale
- Organic Collard greens
- Organic Spinach
City Farmers Nursery is located just 10 minutes east of Downtown, San Diego.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9a-5p and Sunday 9a-3p
Questions? Call us at 619-284-6358 - but remember that the old farmer still does things the old-fashioned way, with one phone line and no "call waiting" business. So if the line is busy, try back in a few.
