Published by Paul Ivinskas
Monday, October 26, 2026

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Lawn and garden

Central Utah: Juab, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Piute and Wayne

Zones 5b to 7a; most cities fall in 5b and 6a.

Central Utah's high valleys fall mostly in zones 5b to 6b on the 2023 USDA data. USU's averages: Delta, last frost May 17, 134 frost-free days; Fillmore, May 16, 140 days; Moroni, June 1, 109 days.[1] Its planting table adds Nephi (May 16), Manti (May 24), Richfield (May 28) and Loa (June 15).[2]

Frost dates

From USU Extension; averages vary from year to year
TownAverage last spring frostAverage first fall frostFrost-free days
DeltaMay 17Sept. 28134
FillmoreMay 16Oct. 4140
MoroniJune 1Sept. 18109

When to plant vegetables

Hardy crops (A) go in first, then semi-hardy (B), tender (C) and very tender (D). (P) means protect with a cover.

From USU Extension, Suggested Vegetable Planting Dates for Utah
LocationAverage last frostGroup AGroup BGroup CGroup D
LoaJune 15May 10May 20June 1June 1 (P)
MantiMay 24May 1May 10May 25June 1 (P)
MarysvaleJune 3May 1May 10May 20May 25 (P)
NephiMay 16March 15April 1May 16June 1
RichfieldMay 28April 1April 15May 25June 1 (P)

See every crop group and all 36 locations

Which lawn calendar to use

Juab County falls in the northern Utah turf calendar.[3] Millard and Piute are in the southwest calendar,[4] Wayne is in the southeast calendar,[5] and USU splits Sanpete and Sevier counties between the southwest and southeast calendars, so check which one lists your town.

See the month-by-month lawn calendar

Good to know here

Zone by city

Zones come from the 2023 USDA map data matched to each city's nearest ZIP codes. A range means the ZIP codes around the city disagree; your own yard may differ, so check your address on the USDA map. Tap a city for its page.

Other regions

Sources

  1. USU Extension, Average Frost Dates by Utah Location (Ask an Expert) ↗
  2. USU Extension, Suggested Vegetable Planting Dates for Utah ↗
  3. USU Extension, Northern Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar ↗
  4. USU Extension, Southwest Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar ↗
  5. USU Extension, Southeast Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar ↗

Sources opened and checked October 26, 2026. Dates and zones are averages; conditions, rebate amounts and drought rules change, so confirm with your water provider and USU Extension before you spend money.

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