When to Plant Basil in Utah
In a typical Utah location, start seeds indoors Mar 13 – Mar 20, then transplant outdoors May 1 – May 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 21 in Saint George and as late as Jun 11 in Heber City.
Very frost/cold sensitive; start indoors 5-6 weeks before last frost, transplant only after all danger of frost (1-2 weeks after) and nights stay warm.
Basil Planting Dates by City
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Apr 7 – Apr 14 |
| West Valley City | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Provo | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| West Jordan | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Orem | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Sandy | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Ogden | Mar 10 – Mar 17 | Apr 28 – May 5 |
| Layton | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Saint George | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| South Jordan | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Millcreek | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Taylorsville | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Apr 7 – Apr 14 |
| Lehi | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | May 7 – May 14 |
| Logan | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | May 15 – May 22 |
| Murray | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Draper | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Bountiful | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Riverton | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Pleasant Grove | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | Apr 24 – May 1 |
| Roy | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Spanish Fork | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Kearns | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Cottonwood Heights | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Tooele | Mar 21 – Mar 28 | May 9 – May 16 |
| Midvale | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Springville | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Holladay | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Herriman | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Clearfield | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Kaysville | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 67 Utah cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Utah cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant basil in Utah?
In a typical Utah location, start seeds indoors Mar 13 – Mar 20, then transplant outdoors May 1 – May 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 21 in Saint George and as late as Jun 11 in Heber City.
When is the last frost in Utah?
The average last spring frost in Utah ranges from March 14 in Saint George to June 4 in Heber City, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
How long do basil take to grow?
Basil typically take 50–70 days from planting to harvest. Very frost/cold sensitive; start indoors 5-6 weeks before last frost, transplant only after all danger of frost (1-2 weeks after) and nights stay warm.
Other Crops in Utah
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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