What Grows in Utah?
Utah has an arid continental climate. Salt Lake City is Zone 6b-7a; southern Utah is Zone 7-8; mountains are Zone 4-5. Low humidity and alkaline soils require irrigation and soil amendment.
Primary zone
Last frost
First frost
Growing season
In Utah, you can grow 97 plants well. The state spans zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a with a 165-day season.
What grows well in Utah
Tomato
Grows well
Cherry Tomato
Grows well
Bell Pepper
Grows well
Chili Pepper
Grows well
Cucumber
Grows well
Zucchini
Grows well
Green Beans
Grows well
Lettuce
Grows well
Spinach
Grows well
Kale
Grows well
Broccoli
Grows well
Carrot
Grows well
Radish
Grows well
Beets
Grows well
Onion
Grows well
Garlic
Grows well
Potato
Grows well
Sweet Potato
Grows well
Corn
Grows well
Peas
Grows well
Cabbage
Grows well
Brussels Sprouts
Grows well
Eggplant
Grows well
Swiss Chard
Grows well
Arugula
Grows well
Microgreens
Grows well
Pumpkin
Grows well
Leek
Grows well
Asparagus
Grows well
Rhubarb
Grows well
Basil
Grows well
Mint
Grows well
Rosemary
Grows well
Thyme
Grows well
Oregano
Grows well
Parsley
Grows well
Cilantro
Grows well
Chives
Grows well
Dill
Grows well
Sage
Grows well
Strawberry
Grows well
Blueberry
Grows well
Raspberry
Grows well
Apple
Grows well
Peach
Grows well
Grape
Grows well
Watermelon
Grows well
Sunflower
Grows well
Lavender
Grows well
Turnip
Grows well
Parsnip
Grows well
Rutabaga
Grows well
Celeriac
Grows well
Florence Fennel
Grows well
Kohlrabi
Grows well
Bok Choy
Grows well
Collard Greens
Grows well
Mustard Greens
Grows well
French Tarragon
Grows well
Lemon Balm
Grows well
Borage
Grows well
German Chamomile
Grows well
Blackberry
Grows well
Gooseberry
Grows well
Red Currant
Grows well
Elderberry
Grows well
Pawpaw
Grows well
Artichoke
Grows well
Tomatillo
Grows well
Ground Cherry
Grows well
Edamame (Soybean)
Grows well
Fava Beans
Grows well
Snap Peas
Grows well
Fenugreek (Methi)
Grows well
Amaranth (Chaulai / Rajgira)
Grows well
Cauliflower
Grows well
Celery
Grows well
Winter Squash
Grows well
Butternut Squash
Grows well
Cantaloupe
Grows well
Honeydew
Grows well
Nectarine
Grows well
Apricot
Grows well
Plum
Grows well
Cherry
Grows well
Pear
Grows well
Kiwi
Grows well
Cranberry
Grows well
Shallot
Grows well
Scallion
Grows well
Horseradish
Grows well
Watercress
Grows well
Sorrel
Grows well
Calendula
Grows well
Marjoram
Grows well
Savory
Grows well
Peanut
Grows wellFrequently asked questions
What hardiness zone is Utah?
Utah spans 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a zones, with a primary zone of 6a.
When is the last frost in Utah?
The average last frost is early April, and the first frost is late October.
What grows well in Utah?
97 plants grow well here, including Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini, and more.
How long is Utah's growing season?
Utah has about 165 frost-free days per year. Utah has an arid continental climate. Salt Lake City is Zone 6b-7a; southern Utah is Zone 7-8; mountains are Zone 4-5. Low humidity and alkaline soils require irrigation and soil amendment.
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