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When to Plant Rue in Tooele County, UT

Rue is a bitter, aromatic perennial herb with bluish-green foliage used historically in medicine and as a pest deterrent. Handle with care as its sap can cause skin irritation.

Tooele County, Utah is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost is October 17, giving you a growing season of approximately 169 days.

At an elevation of 4,309 feet, Tooele County receives approximately 12.6 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89°F, providing good warmth for Rue during the growing season. With low rainfall, drip irrigation is essential for growing Rue successfully. Mulch heavily to conserve soil moisture.

Tooele County, UT (Zone 6b) Moderate season
169 days
Last Spring Frost May 1
169 growing days
First Fall Frost October 17

Tooele County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Rue Planting Timeline — Tooele County, UT

Rue Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 8 May 8 – May 22
Harvest July 17 Jul 17 – Sep 18

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April
May Transplant Outdoors
June
July Harvest
August Harvest
September Harvest
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Low — drought tolerant

📅 Days to Maturity

70–90 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6b

📆 Growing Season

169 days in Tooele County

Growing Tips for Tooele County

Start seeds indoors or direct sow. Plant in well-drained soil. Wear gloves when handling as sap can cause phytophotodermatitis. Prune in early spring.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Basil
  • Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Rue in Tooele County, UT?

Tooele County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of May 1. Plan your Rue planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Tooele County, UT?

Tooele County, Utah is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is May 1 and first fall frost is October 17.

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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 Tooele County, UT. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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