Frost Dates for Morgan, UT 84050
Last spring frost May 29 · First fall frost September 18 · 112 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6a
ZIP 84050 has about 12,600 people.
Short season: 112 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 10–June 17 (38 days). Fall frost risk spans September 3–October 2 (29 days).
Frost probability for 84050
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 17 | May 29 | May 10 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 3 | September 18 | October 2 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MORGAN (1.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 112-day season in Morgan
In Morgan (112 frost-free days, a short season), 31 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 7 need an indoor start, 2 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 24 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 70 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 12, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 17 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 70 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 12, the outdoor season is about 5 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 3 | May 1–May 8 | 147 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 28 |
| Carrots | — | May 8–May 15 | 154 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 154 available after May 8. | Jul 17 |
| Cucumber | May 8 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 84 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 84 available after Jun 12. | Jun 22 |
| Beans | — | Jun 5–Jun 19 | 98 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 98 available after Jun 5. | Jun 29 |
| Peas | — | Apr 3–Jun 12 | 175 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 175 available after Apr 3. | Jul 8 |
| Zucchini | May 15 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 84 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 84 available after Jun 12. | Jun 27 |
| Onion | Mar 6 | May 1–May 15 | 147 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 147 available after May 1. | — |
| Spinach | — | Apr 3–May 22 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 16 |
| Kale | Mar 20 | May 1–May 15 | 161 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Broccoli | Apr 3 | May 1–May 15 | 147 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 147 available after May 1. | Jun 23 |
| Cabbage | Apr 3 | May 1–May 15 | 161 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 161 available after May 1. | Jul 17 |
| Radish | — | Apr 3–Jun 26 | 175 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Sep 25. | Aug 17 |
| Beets | — | Apr 3–Jun 26 | 175 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Potatoes | — | May 15–May 22 | 133 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 133 available after May 15. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 18 | 217 | overwinter: Plant Sep 18 to Oct 9; harvest the following summer. | Oct 9 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 24–Jun 19 | 168 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 24; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | May 1 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 84 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 84 available after Jun 5. | — |
| Pumpkin | May 15 | Jun 12–Jun 12 | 77 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Morgan has 77 after Jun 12. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 17 | May 22–Jun 5 | 126 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 126 available after May 22. | Jun 28 |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 3 | May 15–May 15 | 133 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Arugula | — | Apr 3–Jun 26 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 16 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Apr 3 | May 1–May 15 | 161 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 161 available after May 1. | Jun 17 |
| Butternut Squash | May 15 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 77 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Morgan has 77 after Jun 12. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 10 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 70 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 70 available after Jun 12. | — |
| Okra | May 1 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 91 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 91 available after Jun 5. | Jun 27 |
| Basil | Apr 24 | Jun 19–Jun 19 | 77 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 77 available after Jun 19. | Jun 22 |
| Cilantro | — | May 1–May 22 | 147 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 23 |
| Parsley | Mar 20 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 112 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 112 available after Jun 5. | Jul 3 |
| Celery | Mar 20 | Jun 5–Jun 19 | 112 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 5, the outdoor season is about 8 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 20 | May 1–May 15 | 161 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Oct 9. | Jul 27 |
| Turnip | — | May 1–May 15 | 161 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 6 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 17–May 1 | 175 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Bok Choy | May 1 | May 22–May 29 | 126 | two-plantings: Plant May 22 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 28 |
| Collards | Mar 20 | May 1–May 15 | 161 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Oct 9. | Jul 27 |
| Cantaloupe | May 15 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 70 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 12, the outdoor season is about 15 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Chives | Mar 6 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 126 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 126 available after Jun 5. | — |
| Dill | — | Apr 3–Jun 26 | 175 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Oregano | Mar 20 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 126 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 126 available after Jun 5. | — |
| Rosemary | Mar 6 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 112 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 112 available after Jun 5. | — |
| Sage | Apr 3 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 126 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 126 available after Jun 5. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 20 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 126 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 126 available after Jun 5. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 17 | May 15–May 29 | 133 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 23 |
| Cosmos | May 1 | May 29–Jun 12 | 98 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 98 available after May 29. | Jun 22 |
| Lavender | Mar 6 | May 29–Jun 12 | 133 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 133 available after May 29. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 17 | May 29–Jun 5 | 98 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 98 available after May 29. | Jul 2 |
| Melons | May 15 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 70 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 12, the outdoor season is about 15 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Mint | — | May 29–Jun 12 | 133 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 133 available after May 29. | — |
| Nasturtiums | May 1 | May 29–Jun 5 | 98 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 98 available after May 29. | Jun 27 |
| Pole Beans | — | Jun 5–Jun 19 | 91 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 91 available after Jun 5. | Jun 17 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 15 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 77 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 12, the outdoor season is about 13 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | May 29–Jun 12 | 98 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 98 available after May 29. | Jun 12 |
| Tomatillos | Apr 3 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 77 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 77 available after Jun 5. | — |
| Watermelon | May 15 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 77 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 5, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Yellow Squash | May 15 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 84 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 84 available after Jun 12. | Jun 27 |
| Zinnias | May 1 | May 29–Jun 12 | 98 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 98 available after May 29. | Jun 22 |
Month by month in Morgan
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Start indoors: Chives (Mar 6), Lavender (Mar 6), Onion (Mar 6), Rosemary (Mar 6), Celery (Mar 20), Collards (Mar 20), +5 more. |
| April | Start indoors: Broccoli (Apr 3), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 3), Cabbage (Apr 3), Lettuce (Apr 3), Sage (Apr 3), Swiss Chard (Apr 3), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Apr 3), Beets (Apr 3), Dill (Apr 3), Peas (Apr 3), Radish (Apr 3), Spinach (Apr 3), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 24). |
| May | Start indoors: Bok Choy (May 1), Corn (May 1), Cosmos (May 1), Nasturtiums (May 1), Okra (May 1), Zinnias (May 1), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (May 1), Turnip (May 1), Carrots (May 8), Potatoes (May 15), Sunflowers (May 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (May 1), Brussel Sprouts (May 1), Cabbage (May 1), Collards (May 1), Kale (May 1), Lettuce (May 1), +12 more. Last frost around May 29. |
| June | Direct sow from: Beans (Jun 5), Pole Beans (Jun 5). Transplant from: Celery (Jun 5), Chives (Jun 5), Corn (Jun 5), Okra (Jun 5), Oregano (Jun 5), Parsley (Jun 5), +17 more. Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jun 12), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 17), Pole Beans (Jun 17), Basil (Jun 22), Cosmos (Jun 22), Cucumber (Jun 22), +8 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Jul 2), Parsley (Jul 3), Peas (Jul 8), Cabbage (Jul 17), Carrots (Jul 17), Beets (Jul 18), +8 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Kale (Aug 1), Kohlrabi (Aug 1), Turnip (Aug 6), Arugula (Aug 16), Spinach (Aug 16), Radish (Aug 17). |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 18). First frost around September 18. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 9). |
| November | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Morgan, UT (ZIP 84050)?
The median last spring frost date for Morgan, UT (ZIP code 84050) is around May 29. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before May 10; one in ten it runs past June 17.
What is the first fall frost date in Morgan, UT?
The median first fall frost date for Morgan, UT is around September 18. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around September 3 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Morgan, UT?
The frost-free growing season in Morgan is about 112 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Morgan (112 frost-free days, a short season), 31 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 7 need an indoor start, 2 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Morgan, UT?
Morgan, UT is in USDA hardiness zone 6a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Morgan, UT?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 24 and plant out Jun 12 in Morgan. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Morgan?
Two: plant May 1 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Sep 25.
When do I plant garlic in Morgan?
Sep 18 to Oct 9; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Morgan?
Yes, with help. Even planted out Jun 5, the outdoor season is about 8 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Centerville (ZIP 84014) has 164 frost-free days, 52 more than Morgan (ZIP 84050). See Centerville ZIP 84014 frost dates
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