What to Plant in Utah

Your complete gardening guide for Utah (USDA Zone 5). Browse 1077 varieties across 28 categories with zone-specific planting dates.

Last Frost

April 30

Safe to plant after

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First Frost

October 5

Harvest before

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Growing Season

155 days

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Varieties

1077

across 28 categories

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Best Crops for Utah

Alliums in Utah

Alliums

35 varieties for Utah

Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.

Beans & Legumes in Utah

Beans & Legumes

58 varieties for Utah

Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.

Berries & Fruits in Utah

Berries & Fruits

25 varieties for Utah

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.

Brassicas in Utah

Brassicas

49 varieties for Utah

Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.

Corn in Utah

Corn

31 varieties for Utah

Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.

Cucumbers in Utah

Cucumbers

30 varieties for Utah

Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.

Eggplants in Utah

Eggplants

30 varieties for Utah

Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.

Flowers in Utah

Flowers

53 varieties for Utah

Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.

Fruit Trees in Utah

Fruit Trees

28 varieties for Utah

Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.

Grasses & Bamboo

17 varieties for Utah

Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.

Ground Covers in Utah

Ground Covers

25 varieties for Utah

Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.

Herbs in Utah

Herbs

42 varieties for Utah

Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.

Lettuce & Salad Greens in Utah

Lettuce & Salad Greens

52 varieties for Utah

Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.

Melons in Utah

Melons

38 varieties for Utah

Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.

Microgreens in Utah

Microgreens

36 varieties for Utah

Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.

Native Wildflowers in Utah

Native Wildflowers

21 varieties for Utah

Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.

Nut Trees in Utah

Nut Trees

23 varieties for Utah

Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.

Ornamental Trees in Utah

Ornamental Trees

39 varieties for Utah

Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.

Peas in Utah

Peas

35 varieties for Utah

Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.

Peppers in Utah

Peppers

71 varieties for Utah

Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.

Root Vegetables in Utah

Root Vegetables

43 varieties for Utah

Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.

Roses in Utah

Roses

55 varieties for Utah

Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.

Shade Trees in Utah

Shade Trees

35 varieties for Utah

Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.

Shrubs & Hedges in Utah

Shrubs & Hedges

36 varieties for Utah

Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.

Squash & Cucumbers in Utah

Squash & Cucumbers

51 varieties for Utah

Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.

Tomatoes in Utah

Tomatoes

88 varieties for Utah

From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.

Tropical Plants in Utah

Tropical Plants

4 varieties for Utah

Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.

Vines & Climbers in Utah

Vines & Climbers

27 varieties for Utah

Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.

Monthly Planting Guides for Utah

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