When to Plant Corn in Utah
In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Apr 24 – May 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Saint George and as late as Jun 4 in Heber City.
Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.
Corn Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| West Valley City | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Provo | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| West Jordan | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Orem | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Sandy | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Ogden | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Layton | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Saint George | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| South Jordan | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Millcreek | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Taylorsville | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Lehi | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Logan | May 8 – May 22 |
| Murray | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Draper | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Bountiful | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Riverton | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Pleasant Grove | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Roy | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Spanish Fork | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Kearns | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Cottonwood Heights | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Tooele | May 2 – May 16 |
| Midvale | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Springville | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Holladay | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Herriman | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Clearfield | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Kaysville | Apr 19 – 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 corn in Utah?
In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Apr 24 – May 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Saint George and as late as Jun 4 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 corn take to grow?
Corn typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.
Other Crops in Utah
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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