Morgan County, UT — Planting Guide
Morgan County is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is June 17 and the first fall frost is August 31, giving you a growing season of approximately 75 days.
At an elevation of 6,439 ft, Morgan County receives approximately 14.4 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 84°F with winter lows around 18°F. The predominant soil type is Loam.
🌡️ Zone
6a (-10°F to -5°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
June 17
🍂 First Frost
August 31
📅 Growing Season
75 days
⛰️ Elevation
6,439 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
14.4 in
Morgan County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Soil & Growing Conditions in Morgan County
Soil Type
Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
With 14.4 inches annually, regular irrigation is essential. Drip systems and heavy mulching conserve water.
Season Tips
75-day frost-free season
A short season means indoor starts are critical for warm-season crops. Prioritise cold-hardy, fast-maturing varieties and use row covers to extend autumn harvests.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Morgan County
107 vegetables that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Morgan County.
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| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 23 – Oct 28 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 30 – Nov 18 | 90–120 |
| Arugula | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Sep 23 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Jul 1 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Jun 3 | — | Jun 22 | Jul 29 – Aug 26 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Oct 7 – Dec 2 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 2 – Oct 14 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Jun 24 | — | — | Sep 23 – Nov 11 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 29 – Sep 2 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 19 – Sep 30 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 29 – Sep 2 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Sep 16 – Nov 11 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 30 – Nov 4 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 19 – Oct 14 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 23 – Nov 18 | 80–120 |
| Carrots | — | Jun 3 | — | Jun 22 | Aug 5 – Sep 9 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Oct 14 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Sep 30 – Nov 4 | 100–120 |
| Celery | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Sep 9 – Nov 4 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 19 – Sep 30 | 60–90 |
| Chard | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Sep 30 | 50–60 |
| Chickpeas | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Sep 9 – Oct 21 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 19 – Sep 30 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Sep 9 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 23 – Oct 28 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Oct 14 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Jun 24 | — | — | Aug 26 – Oct 21 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Jun 24 | — | — | Aug 26 – Oct 7 | 60–90 |
| Cress | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 1 – Jul 22 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 16 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Jun 3 | — | Jun 22 | Nov 4 – Dec 16 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 21 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Jun 3 | — | Jun 22 | Jul 29 – Aug 26 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 23 – Oct 28 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Jun 24 | — | — | Sep 9 – Oct 21 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Apr 8 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 9 – Nov 11 | 65–85 |
| Endive | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 5 – Sep 9 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Sep 9 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Sep 2 – Oct 14 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 2 – Oct 14 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Jul 20 | Oct 19 – Feb 1 | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | Jun 24 | — | — | Aug 19 – Oct 14 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Jul 1 | — | Nov 4 – Jan 13 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Apr 8 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 9 – Dec 16 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Oct 14 – Nov 18 | 100–120 |
| Kabocha | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 30 – Oct 28 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 5 – Sep 2 | 45–60 |
| Kale | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Oct 7 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Jun 24 | — | — | Sep 23 – Oct 28 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 5 – Sep 9 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Aug 26 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Sep 16 – Dec 2 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Sep 9 – Oct 21 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Sep 30 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Jun 24 | — | — | Aug 26 – Oct 7 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Oct 14 – Dec 16 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 30 – Dec 16 | 90–150 |
| Mache | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 29 – Sep 2 | 40–60 |
| Melon | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 9 – Oct 28 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jun 24 – Jul 22 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Aug 5 – Sep 30 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Aug 19 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Sep 23 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Sep 16 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 23 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 21 | 50–65 |
| Onion | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Sep 16 – Nov 4 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 29 – Aug 26 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Jun 3 | — | Jun 22 | Sep 16 – Oct 28 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 16 | 45–60 |
| Peas | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Oct 7 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Apr 8 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 11 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 21 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 9 – Nov 18 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 30 – Nov 18 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 29 – Sep 2 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 19 – Sep 23 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Jun 3 | — | Jun 22 | Jul 1 – Jul 22 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Sep 2 – Oct 14 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Jun 3 | — | Jun 22 | Aug 26 – Sep 30 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Jun 3 | — | Jun 22 | Sep 16 – Oct 28 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 26 – Oct 21 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Sep 9 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 2 – Oct 7 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Sep 16 – Nov 4 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Apr 29 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 21 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 21 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Oct 7 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Jun 24 | — | — | Sep 16 – Nov 11 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 30 – Oct 28 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Sep 23 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 19 – Oct 21 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 23 – Nov 18 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Jul 1 | — | Oct 21 – Dec 16 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Jun 24 | — | — | Aug 26 – Oct 7 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 30 – Nov 18 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Aug 26 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 11 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 11 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | Jun 3 | — | Jun 22 | Jul 15 – Aug 19 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 17 | Jun 22 | Jul 29 – Sep 2 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 9 – Oct 28 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Jun 24 | — | — | Aug 19 – Oct 14 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 30 – Nov 18 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Apr 22 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 7 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 19 – Oct 14 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Morgan County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Morgan County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | Oct 7 – Jan 20 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Jul 8 | — | Sep 16 – Oct 21 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Cranberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Jul 8 | — | Sep 16 – Nov 11 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Jul 8 | — | Sep 30 – Nov 11 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Medlar | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Quince | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Jul 8 | — | Oct 7 – Jan 20 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Morgan County
35 herbs that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Morgan County.
Show all 35 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Sep 9 – Nov 25 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Apr 29 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 28 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 23 – Dec 9 | 90–120 |
| Borage | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Aug 5 – Sep 23 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 28 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Oct 21 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Sep 23 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Sep 23 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Sep 23 – Nov 25 | 100–120 |
| Dill | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Sep 23 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Apr 29 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 19 – Oct 14 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Oct 21 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 23 – Dec 9 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 9 – Nov 4 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 4 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 14 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 4 | 70–90 |
| Lovage | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 4 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Aug 12 – Oct 14 | 60–80 |
| Rue | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 4 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 9 – Nov 4 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 19 – Oct 14 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | May 13 | Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Sep 23 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Apr 29 | Jun 24 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 28 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 4 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Jun 24 | — | Oct 28 – Jan 6 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Morgan County
53 flowers that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Morgan County.
Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Apr 29 | Jun 17 | Jun 17 | — | Aug 12 – Nov 18 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Jul 20 | Aug 17 – Sep 14 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | May 20 | — | Jun 17 | — | Jul 22 – Aug 19 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 11 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | May 6 | May 20 | Jun 17 | Jul 20 | Aug 19 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Apr 8 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 2 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Apr 15 | Jun 17 | Jun 24 | — | Sep 9 – Dec 23 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 23 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | May 6 | May 20 | Jun 17 | — | Aug 5 – Nov 4 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | May 20 | — | — | Jul 29 – Sep 9 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Dec 9 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Apr 15 | Jul 1 | Jul 1 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 30 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Apr 15 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 23 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | May 20 | Jun 17 | Jun 17 | — | Aug 26 – Dec 2 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Jul 20 | Jun 8 – Jun 29 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Jul 20 | Jun 15 – Jul 6 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | May 20 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Sep 9 – Dec 23 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 9 – Dec 23 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Apr 22 | May 20 | Jun 3 | — | Jul 22 – Oct 21 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Apr 15 | Jul 1 | Jul 1 | — | Sep 23 – Dec 30 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Apr 15 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 23 | 80–120 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Apr 29 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Jan 6 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Apr 8 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 2 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Jun 17 | Jun 17 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 16 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Apr 8 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 9 – Dec 23 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Jul 20 | Jul 6 – Jul 27 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Apr 8 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 9 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Apr 22 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 9 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Jun 24 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 16 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | May 20 | — | — | Jul 29 – Sep 23 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Apr 8 | — | Jul 1 | — | Sep 9 – Nov 4 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 9 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Apr 15 | — | Jun 3 | — | Jul 29 – Oct 21 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Apr 15 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 23 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | May 6 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Aug 19 – Nov 18 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | May 20 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Aug 19 – Dec 9 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Apr 8 | — | Jun 17 | Jul 6 | Aug 12 – Oct 14 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Jun 24 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 30 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Apr 22 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 9 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Apr 15 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 25 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | May 13 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Aug 12 – Nov 25 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | May 6 | — | Jun 17 | — | Jul 29 – Aug 26 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Apr 8 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 23 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 9 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 | — | Oct 14 – Dec 30 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Apr 8 | May 27 | Jun 17 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | May 27 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Sep 16 – Dec 9 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Apr 29 | May 27 | Jun 17 | — | Jul 29 – Oct 7 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | May 6 | May 13 | Jun 17 | — | Sep 2 – Nov 11 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Jul 20 | Jun 29 – Jul 27 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Apr 8 | — | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 9 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Apr 15 | Jun 17 | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 23 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | May 20 | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | — | Sep 2 – Dec 9 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Morgan County
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Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Morgan County, UT?
Morgan County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.
When is the last frost in Morgan County, UT?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Morgan County falls around June 17. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Morgan County, UT?
The median first fall frost in Morgan County arrives around August 31. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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