Rich County, UT — Planting Guide
Rich County is in USDA Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 31 and the first fall frost is September 15, giving you a growing season of approximately 107 days.
At an elevation of 5,803 ft, Rich County receives approximately 18 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 81°F with winter lows around 5°F. The predominant soil type is Loam.
🌡️ Zone
5a (-20°F to -15°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
May 31
🍂 First Frost
September 15
📅 Growing Season
107 days
⛰️ Elevation
5,803 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
18 in
Rich County, UT
Short season
107 days
Last Spring Frost
May 31
➔
107 growing days
➔
First Fall Frost
September 15
Rich County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 5a
Frost Countdown
--
Loading...
Last Frost: May 31
First Frost: Sep 15
Soil & Growing Conditions in Rich County
Soil Type
Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
With 18 inches annually, regular irrigation is essential. Drip systems and heavy mulching conserve water.
Season Tips
107-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.
Your Free Printable Garden Planner
Plan every bed, every planting, every harvest — in one place. This 22-page printable includes your zone's planting calendar, a month-by-month task list, a seed inventory tracker, a harvest log, and succession-planting charts. Built to print, write in, and actually use all season.
Recommended for Your Garden
Soil Test Kit
$12-25
Test your soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels before planting.
Digital pH Meter
$10-20
Get instant, accurate soil pH readings to fine-tune your amendments.
Organic Compost
$8-30
Boost soil fertility and structure with rich, well-aged organic compost.
🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Rich County
105 vegetables that grow well in Zone 5a with planting dates for Rich County.
Show all 105 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 6 – Oct 11 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 13 – Nov 1 | 90–120 |
| Arugula | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Sep 6 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Jun 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | May 17 | — | Jul 7 | Jul 12 – Aug 9 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Sep 20 – Nov 15 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 27 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Jun 7 | — | — | Sep 6 – Oct 25 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 2 – Sep 13 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 30 – Oct 25 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 13 – Oct 18 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 2 – Sep 27 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 6 – Nov 1 | 80–120 |
| Carrots | — | May 17 | — | Jul 7 | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Sep 27 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Sep 13 – Oct 18 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 23 – Oct 18 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 2 – Sep 13 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Sep 13 | 50–60 |
| Chickpeas | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 23 – Oct 4 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 2 – Sep 13 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Aug 23 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 6 – Oct 11 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Sep 27 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Jun 7 | — | — | Aug 9 – Oct 4 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Jun 7 | — | — | Aug 9 – Sep 20 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jun 14 – Jul 5 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 30 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | May 17 | — | Jul 7 | Oct 18 – Nov 1 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 4 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | May 17 | — | Jul 7 | Jul 12 – Aug 9 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 6 – Oct 11 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Jun 7 | — | — | Aug 23 – Oct 4 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Mar 22 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Oct 25 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Aug 23 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 16 – Sep 27 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 27 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 4 | Nov 3 – Jan 19 | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | Jun 7 | — | — | Aug 2 – Sep 27 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Jun 14 | — | Oct 18 – Nov 29 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Mar 22 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 29 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 27 – Nov 1 | 100–120 |
| Kabocha | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 13 – Oct 11 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 19 – Aug 16 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Sep 20 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Jun 7 | — | — | Sep 6 – Oct 11 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Aug 9 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 30 – Nov 15 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 23 – Oct 4 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Sep 13 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Jun 7 | — | — | Aug 9 – Sep 20 | 60–90 |
| Mache | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 40–60 |
| Melon | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Oct 11 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jun 7 – Jul 5 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Jul 19 – Sep 13 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Aug 2 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Sep 6 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Aug 30 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Sep 6 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 4 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 30 – Oct 18 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 12 – Aug 9 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | May 17 | — | Jul 7 | Aug 30 – Oct 11 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 30 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Sep 20 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Mar 22 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 16 – Oct 25 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 4 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 1 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 13 – Nov 1 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 2 – Sep 6 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | May 17 | — | Jul 7 | Jun 14 – Jul 5 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 16 – Sep 27 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | May 17 | — | Jul 7 | Aug 9 – Sep 13 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | May 17 | — | Jul 7 | Aug 30 – Oct 11 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 9 – Oct 4 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Aug 23 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 20 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Aug 30 – Oct 18 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Apr 12 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 4 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 4 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Sep 20 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Jun 7 | — | — | Aug 30 – Oct 25 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 13 – Oct 11 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Sep 6 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 4 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 6 – Nov 1 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Jun 14 | — | Oct 4 – Nov 29 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Jun 7 | — | — | Aug 9 – Sep 20 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 13 – Nov 1 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Aug 9 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 16 – Oct 25 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 16 – Oct 25 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | May 17 | — | Jul 7 | Jun 28 – Aug 2 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 31 | Jul 7 | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Oct 11 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Jun 7 | — | — | Aug 2 – Sep 27 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 13 – Nov 1 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Apr 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Sep 20 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Apr 26 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 2 – Sep 27 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Rich County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 5a with planting dates for Rich County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | Sep 20 – Dec 6 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Jun 21 | — | Aug 30 – Oct 4 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Cranberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Jun 21 | — | Aug 30 – Oct 25 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Jun 21 | — | Sep 13 – Oct 25 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Medlar | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Quince | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Jun 21 | — | Sep 20 – Dec 6 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Rich County
34 herbs that grow well in Zone 5a with planting dates for Rich County.
Show all 34 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Aug 23 – Nov 8 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Apr 12 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 11 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Sep 6 – Nov 22 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Jul 19 – Sep 6 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 11 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Oct 4 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Sep 6 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Sep 6 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Sep 6 – Nov 8 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Sep 6 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Apr 12 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 2 – Sep 27 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Oct 4 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Sep 6 – Nov 22 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 23 – Oct 18 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Oct 18 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 9 – Sep 27 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Oct 18 | 70–90 |
| Lovage | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Oct 18 | 70–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Jul 26 – Sep 27 | 60–80 |
| Rue | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Oct 18 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 23 – Oct 18 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 2 – Sep 27 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Apr 26 | May 17 | May 24 | Jul 7 | Jul 5 – Sep 6 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Apr 12 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 11 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Oct 18 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Jun 7 | — | Oct 11 – Nov 22 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Rich County
51 flowers that grow well in Zone 5a with planting dates for Rich County.
Show all 51 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Apr 12 | Jun 7 | Jun 7 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 25 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Aug 4 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | May 3 | — | May 31 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 9 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Mar 29 | — | Jun 14 | — | Aug 30 – Nov 1 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | Apr 19 | May 10 | May 31 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 11 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Mar 22 | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Nov 8 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Mar 29 | May 31 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 30 – Nov 29 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Mar 29 | — | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Sep 20 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | Apr 19 | May 10 | May 31 | — | Jul 19 – Oct 11 | 50–70 |
| Celosia | Apr 26 | Jun 14 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 16 – Nov 15 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Mar 29 | Jun 14 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Sep 20 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Mar 29 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 29 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | May 3 | Jun 7 | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Nov 8 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Jul 7 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Aug 4 | Jun 23 – Jul 14 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | May 3 | Jun 7 | Jun 7 | — | Aug 30 – Nov 22 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Mar 29 | — | Jun 14 | — | Sep 6 – Nov 29 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Mar 29 | May 3 | May 17 | — | Jul 5 – Sep 20 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Mar 29 | Jun 14 | Jun 14 | — | Sep 6 – Nov 29 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Mar 29 | Jun 14 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Sep 20 | 80–120 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Apr 5 | Jun 14 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Dec 13 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Mar 22 | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Nov 8 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Jun 7 | Jun 7 | — | Aug 30 – Nov 22 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Mar 22 | — | Jun 14 | — | Sep 6 – Nov 29 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Aug 4 | Jul 14 – Aug 11 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Mar 22 | — | Jun 14 | — | Aug 30 – Nov 15 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Nov 8 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Sep 13 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | May 3 | — | — | Jul 12 – Sep 6 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Mar 22 | — | Jun 21 | — | Aug 30 – Oct 11 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 15 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Mar 22 | — | May 24 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 27 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Mar 29 | Jun 14 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 9 – Sep 20 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Apr 19 | Jun 7 | Jun 7 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 25 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | May 3 | Jun 7 | Jun 7 | — | Aug 2 – Nov 8 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Mar 22 | — | May 31 | — | Jul 26 – Sep 20 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Oct 4 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Nov 8 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Mar 29 | Jun 14 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 30 – Nov 15 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Apr 26 | Jun 14 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 2 – Nov 1 | 50–70 |
| Roses | Mar 22 | — | Jun 14 | — | Aug 30 – Nov 29 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Nov 8 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Mar 29 | — | Jun 14 | — | Oct 11 – Dec 13 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Mar 22 | May 17 | May 31 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 11 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | May 10 | Jun 7 | Jun 7 | — | Aug 30 – Nov 8 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Apr 12 | May 17 | May 31 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 20 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | May 31 | — | Aug 16 – Oct 18 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Aug 4 | Jul 7 – Jul 28 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Mar 15 | — | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 8 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Mar 29 | May 31 | Jun 14 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 29 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | May 3 | Jun 7 | Jun 7 | — | Aug 16 – Nov 8 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Rich County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Rich County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Rich County, UT?
Rich County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a. 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 Rich County, UT?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Rich County falls around May 31. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Rich County, UT?
The median first fall frost in Rich County arrives around September 15. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
Your Rich County Garden Planner — Free
A 22-page printable planner built for Rich County (Zone 5a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.
The Gardener's Encyclopedia to Companion Planting
$27
$293 value
The pairings that make vegetables, herbs, and flowers grow better — and the ones that quietly wreck a bed.
- Proven pairings for 200+ vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits
- Full seed-starting + planting schedule with timing and spacing
- Bonus: square-foot gardening guide + printable seasonal planners
Seed Saving & Storage Guide
$27
$157 value
Most saved seeds go bad before next season. This shows exactly when to pick, how to dry, and where to store seeds from 200 plants so yours don't.
- 200 plants, step-by-step: life cycle, pollination type, isolation
- Exact temperature + humidity ranges that keep seeds viable
- Bonus: searchable Google Sheets tracker + custom GPT assistant
Composting Guide for Homesteaders
$27
$210 value
Turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost that actually feeds the garden — instead of a pile that smells, attracts pests, and never breaks down.
- 14 sections on composting methods, soil science, and troubleshooting
- The 7-step hot-compost system from start to finish
- Bonus tools: troubleshooting chart, safety guide, monitoring log