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When to Plant Bachelor's Button in Beaver County, UT

Beaver County, Utah Zone 6a June

This month in Beaver County, Utah

Your Beaver County, Utah garden is entering a new phase. Here's what's on the schedule for June and why each task matters now.

Avg. last frost May 21
Avg. first frost September 29
Soil temp (4") 45°F
Watering High
Pest pressure High
Daylight 14.6 hrs
Looking ahead to July
  • Starting indoors: bachelor's button
  • First harvests: bachelor's button

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Bachelor's Button (Centaurea cyanus), also called cornflower, is a carefree cool-season annual best known for its vivid cobalt-blue flowers — one of the truest blues in the annual garden. It tolerates light frosts, self-seeds prolifically, and thrives in poor to average soils. A traditional cut flower and pollinator magnet, it has been cultivated in gardens for centuries.

Beaver County, Utah is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is May 21 and the first fall frost is September 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 131 days.

At an elevation of 7,589 feet, Beaver County receives approximately 24.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 85°F, providing good warmth for Bachelor's Button during the growing season.

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Beaver County, UT (Zone 6a) Short season
131 days
Last Spring Frost May 21
131 growing days
First Fall Frost September 29

Beaver County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.5-7.8

Drainage

Well Drained

Bachelor's Button Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✗ May not fit
Start indoors: Apr 1 Transplant: May 13 🌸 Bloom: Jul 15 – Sep 30
Recommended (50%) ✗ May not fit
Start indoors: Apr 9 Transplant: May 21 🌸 Bloom: Jul 23 – Oct 8
Safe Start (90%) ✗ May not fit
Start indoors: Apr 29 Transplant: Jun 10 🌸 Bloom: Aug 12 – Oct 28

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Soil Compatibility in Beaver County

How your county's soil matches Bachelor's Button's growing requirements.

Soil pH

Your soil pH (6.5–7.8) overlaps with Bachelor's Button's range (6.0–7.5), though not a perfect match.

Soil Texture

The loam soil in Beaver County is excellent for Bachelor's Button — good drainage, moisture retention, and nutrient holding capacity.

Drainage

Drainage is adequate for Bachelor's Button.

Organic Matter

Organic matter is moderate (2.8%). Annual compost additions will help Bachelor's Button.

How to Plant Bachelor's Button

0.3"
Planting Depth
12"
Between Plants
12"
Between Rows

Fall planting: Sow 6 weeks before your first frost date for a fall harvest.

Succession Planting Bachelor's Button

2
successive plantings in your 131-day season

Sow every 6.9 weeks. Last sowing by Jul 01 to harvest before frost.

For a dedicated fall crop, sow by Aug 18.

Bachelor's Button Water Budget

Plant needs
0.5″/week
Rainfall provides
0.8″/week
Watering frequency Natural rainfall sufficient
Season total 0 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 10/10 — consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Monthly Watering Guide for Bachelor's Button

Bachelor's Button needs approximately 0.5 inches of water per week (2.2" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Bachelor's Button Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 1.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 1.4" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 2.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 2.3" 0" ❄️ Dormant
May 2.2" 2.9" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jun 2.2" 1.6" 0.6" 💧 Light watering
Jul 2.2" 2.4" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Aug 2.2" 2.3" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Sep 2.2" 2" 0.2" 💧 Light watering
Oct 2.3" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Nov 1.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 1.4" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (May–Sep in Beaver County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Bachelor's Button Heat Requirements (GDD)

What are Growing Degree Days (GDD)?

Growing Degree Days measure the total warmth your plants receive during the growing season. Think of it as a "heat bank" — every day above 50°F deposits warmth that helps your plants grow.

Each plant needs a certain amount of accumulated heat to mature. If your county provides more GDD than the plant needs, it's a great fit. If it's close, you may want to choose faster-maturing varieties or start seeds indoors to get a head start.

Bachelor's Button needs ~1,031 GDD — county provides 1,801 GDD Excellent fit

Bachelor's Button Planting Timeline — Beaver County, UT

Bachelor's Button Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors April 9 Apr 9 – Apr 23
Transplant Outdoors May 21 May 21 – Jun 4
Direct Sow April 23 Apr 23 – May 14
Bloom July 23 Jul 23 – Oct 8
Fall Sowing August 18 Aug 18 – Sep 1

Plant 0.3" deep · 12" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Start Indoors Direct Sow
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June Transplant Outdoors
July Bloom
August Fall Sowing Bloom
September Fall Sowing Bloom
October Bloom
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

0.5"/week · Natural rainfall sufficient

📅 Days to Maturity

60–90 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: acceptable

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6a

📆 Growing Season

131 days in Beaver County

Growing Tips for Bachelor's Button in Beaver County

Direct sow Bachelor's Button outdoors after May 21 in Beaver County when soil has warmed and frost danger has passed.

Common pests for Bachelor's Button in this region include aphids and slugs. Use row covers early in the season and inspect plants weekly.

Beaver County receives only 24" of rain annually. Bachelor's Button needs consistent moisture — install drip irrigation or water deeply 2-3 times per week.

General growing tips

Direct-sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked; seeds need a brief cold period for best germination (refrigerate for a few days before planting if spring arrives quickly). In zones 6+, fall-sow for the earliest spring bloom. Thin to 12 inches; do not over-fertilize — too much nitrogen produces foliage at the expense of flowers. Deadhead to prolong blooming or allow self-seeding for a naturalized colony.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Bachelor's Button in Beaver County, UT?

Beaver County is in Zone 6a with an average last frost of May 21. Plan your Bachelor's Button planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Beaver County, UT?

Beaver County, Utah is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is May 21 and first fall frost is September 29.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Beaver County, UT. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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