What to Plant in Utah
Your complete gardening guide for Utah (USDA Zones 4–9, typically Zone 5). Browse 1863 varieties across 28 categories — covering every zone in the state.
Last Frost
February 15 – May 10
By zone (9 → 4)
First Frost
September 25 – December 1
By zone (4 → 9)
Growing Season
135–290 days
Shortest → longest
Varieties
1863
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after April 30 · Harvest before October 5
Utah · Zones 4–9
All Zone 5 plants →Utah spans Zones 4–9. The timeline above shows typical Zone 5 dates — your specific zone may vary by elevation and microclimate.
Best Crops for Utah
1,863 varieties across 28 categories
Alliums
44 varieties for Utah
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
84 varieties for Utah
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
37 varieties for Utah
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
79 varieties for Utah
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
32 varieties for Utah
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
31 varieties for Utah
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
29 varieties for Utah
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
523 varieties for Utah
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
31 varieties for Utah
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
37 varieties for Utah
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
24 varieties for Utah
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
93 varieties for Utah
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
110 varieties for Utah
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Utah
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
57 varieties for Utah
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
88 varieties for Utah
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
24 varieties for Utah
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
34 varieties for Utah
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Utah
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
73 varieties for Utah
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
56 varieties for Utah
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
55 varieties for Utah
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
35 varieties for Utah
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
47 varieties for Utah
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
60 varieties for Utah
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
90 varieties for Utah
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
9 varieties for Utah
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
8 varieties for Utah
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.