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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, UT Very short season
75 days
Last Spring Frost June 17
75 growing days
First Fall Frost August 31

Morgan County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 6a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Jun 17 First Frost: Aug 31

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.

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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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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: July 2026.

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