When to Plant Peppers in Utah
In a typical Utah location, start seeds indoors Feb 13 – Feb 27, then transplant outdoors May 1 – May 15. 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.
Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.
Peppers Planting Dates by City
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| West Valley City | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Provo | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| West Jordan | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Orem | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 26 – May 10 |
| Sandy | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Ogden | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 28 – May 12 |
| Layton | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 26 – May 10 |
| Saint George | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| South Jordan | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Millcreek | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | May 2 – May 16 |
| Taylorsville | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Lehi | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | May 7 – May 21 |
| Logan | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 15 – May 29 |
| Murray | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | May 2 – May 16 |
| Draper | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Bountiful | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | May 2 – May 16 |
| Riverton | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Pleasant Grove | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Roy | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Spanish Fork | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | May 2 – May 16 |
| Kearns | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Cottonwood Heights | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Tooele | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 9 – May 23 |
| Midvale | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Springville | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | May 2 – May 16 |
| Holladay | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Herriman | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Clearfield | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Kaysville | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 26 – May 10 |
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 peppers in Utah?
In a typical Utah location, start seeds indoors Feb 13 – Feb 27, then transplant outdoors May 1 – May 15. 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 peppers take to grow?
Peppers typically take 60–90 days from planting to harvest. Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.
Other Crops in Utah
- Tomatoes
- 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
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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