When to Plant Potatoes in Utah
In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City.
Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.
Potatoes Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| West Valley City | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Provo | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| West Jordan | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Orem | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Sandy | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Ogden | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Layton | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Saint George | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| South Jordan | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Millcreek | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Taylorsville | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| Lehi | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Logan | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Murray | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Draper | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Bountiful | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Riverton | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Pleasant Grove | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Roy | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Spanish Fork | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Kearns | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Cottonwood Heights | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Tooele | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Midvale | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Springville | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Holladay | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Herriman | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Clearfield | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Kaysville | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
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 potatoes in Utah?
In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 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 potatoes take to grow?
Potatoes typically take 70–120 days from planting to harvest. Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.
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
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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