Frost Dates for Price, UT 84501
Last spring frost May 23 · First fall frost September 24 · 124 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6a
ZIP 84501 has about 13,000 people.
Moderate season: 124 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 6–June 9 (34 days). Fall frost risk spans September 10–October 8 (28 days).
Frost probability for 84501
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 9 | May 23 | May 6 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 10 | September 24 | October 8 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CASTLE DALE (40.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 124-day season in Price
In Price (124 frost-free days, a moderate season), 35 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 5 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 18 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 82 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 11 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 82 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 1. | Aug 3 |
| Carrots | — | May 2–May 9 | 166 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 166 available after May 2. | Jul 23 |
| Cucumber | May 2 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 96 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 96 available after Jun 6. | Jun 28 |
| Beans | — | May 30–Jun 13 | 110 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 110 available after May 30. | Jul 5 |
| Peas | — | Mar 28–Jun 6 | 187 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 187 available after Mar 28. | Jul 14 |
| Zucchini | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 96 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 96 available after Jun 6. | Jul 3 |
| Onion | Feb 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 159 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 159 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 28–May 16 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 22 |
| Kale | Mar 14 | Apr 25–May 9 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 159 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 159 available after Apr 25. | Jun 29 |
| Cabbage | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 173 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 25. | Jul 23 |
| Radish | — | Mar 28–Jun 20 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 1. | Aug 23 |
| Beets | — | Mar 28–Jun 20 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 24 |
| Potatoes | — | May 9–May 16 | 145 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 145 available after May 9. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 24 | 229 | overwinter: Plant Sep 24 to Oct 15; harvest the following summer. | Oct 15 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 18–Jun 13 | 180 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 18; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 25 | May 30–Jun 6 | 96 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 96 available after May 30. | Jun 6 |
| Pumpkin | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 6 | 89 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 11 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 11 | May 16–May 30 | 138 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 138 available after May 16. | Jul 4 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 28 | May 9–May 9 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 24 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 28–Jun 20 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 22 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 173 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 25. | Jun 23 |
| Butternut Squash | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 89 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 11 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 4 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 82 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Okra | Apr 25 | May 30–Jun 6 | 103 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 103 available after May 30. | Jul 3 |
| Basil | Apr 18 | Jun 13–Jun 13 | 89 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 89 available after Jun 13. | Jun 28 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 25–May 16 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 29 |
| Parsley | Mar 14 | May 30–Jun 6 | 124 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 124 available after May 30. | Jul 9 |
| Celery | Mar 14 | May 30–Jun 13 | 124 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 124 available after May 30. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 14 | Apr 25–May 9 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 12 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 25 | May 16–May 23 | 138 | two-plantings: Plant May 16 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 1. | Aug 3 |
| Collards | Mar 14 | Apr 25–May 9 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Cantaloupe | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 82 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Chives | Feb 28 | May 30–Jun 6 | 138 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 138 available after May 30. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 28–Jun 20 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 24 |
| Oregano | Mar 14 | May 30–Jun 6 | 138 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 138 available after May 30. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 28 | May 30–Jun 6 | 124 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 124 available after May 30. | — |
| Sage | Mar 28 | May 30–Jun 6 | 138 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 138 available after May 30. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 14 | May 30–Jun 6 | 138 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 138 available after May 30. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 11 | May 9–May 23 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 29 |
| Cosmos | Apr 25 | May 23–Jun 6 | 110 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 110 available after May 23. | Jun 28 |
| Lavender | Feb 28 | May 23–Jun 6 | 145 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 145 available after May 23. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 11 | May 23–May 30 | 110 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 110 available after May 23. | Jul 8 |
| Melons | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 82 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Mint | — | May 23–Jun 6 | 145 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 145 available after May 23. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 25 | May 23–May 30 | 110 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 110 available after May 23. | Jul 3 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 30–Jun 13 | 103 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 103 available after May 30. | Jun 23 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 89 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 1 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | May 23–Jun 6 | 110 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 110 available after May 23. | Jun 18 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 28 | May 30–Jun 6 | 89 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 89 available after May 30. | — |
| Watermelon | May 9 | May 30–Jun 6 | 89 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 89 available after May 30. | — |
| Yellow Squash | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 96 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 96 available after Jun 6. | Jul 3 |
| Zinnias | Apr 25 | May 23–Jun 6 | 110 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 110 available after May 23. | Jun 28 |
Month by month in Price
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 28), Lavender (Feb 28), Onion (Feb 28), Rosemary (Feb 28). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 14), Collards (Mar 14), Kale (Mar 14), Oregano (Mar 14), Parsley (Mar 14), Scallions (Mar 14), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 28), Beets (Mar 28), Dill (Mar 28), Peas (Mar 28), Radish (Mar 28), Spinach (Mar 28). |
| April | Start indoors: Eggplant (Apr 4), Calendula (Apr 11), Cauliflower (Apr 11), Marigolds (Apr 11), Pepper (Apr 11), Basil (Apr 18), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 11), Cilantro (Apr 25), Turnip (Apr 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 25), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 25), Cabbage (Apr 25), Collards (Apr 25), Kale (Apr 25), Lettuce (Apr 25), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 18). |
| May | Start indoors: Cucumber (May 2), Butternut Squash (May 9), Cantaloupe (May 9), Melons (May 9), Pumpkin (May 9), Spaghetti Squash (May 9), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (May 2), Potatoes (May 9), Sunflowers (May 23), Beans (May 30), Pole Beans (May 30). Transplant from: Calendula (May 9), Swiss Chard (May 9), Bok Choy (May 16), Cauliflower (May 16), Cosmos (May 23), Lavender (May 23), +15 more. Last frost around May 23. |
| June | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Jun 6), Cantaloupe (Jun 6), Cucumber (Jun 6), Eggplant (Jun 6), Melons (Jun 6), Pepper (Jun 6), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Corn (Jun 6), Sunflowers (Jun 18), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 23), Pole Beans (Jun 23), Basil (Jun 28), Cosmos (Jun 28), +3 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Jul 3), Okra (Jul 3), Yellow Squash (Jul 3), Zucchini (Jul 3), Cauliflower (Jul 4), Beans (Jul 5), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Collards (Aug 2), Scallions (Aug 2), Bok Choy (Aug 3), Lettuce (Aug 3), Kale (Aug 7), Kohlrabi (Aug 7), +4 more. |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 24). First frost around September 24. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 15). |
| 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 Price, UT (ZIP 84501)?
The median last spring frost date for Price, UT (ZIP code 84501) is around May 23. 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 6; one in ten it runs past June 9.
What is the first fall frost date in Price, UT?
The median first fall frost date for Price, UT is around September 24. 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 10 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Price, UT?
The frost-free growing season in Price is about 124 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 Price (124 frost-free days, a moderate season), 35 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 5 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Price, UT?
Price, 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 Price, UT?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 18 and plant out Jun 6 in Price. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Price?
Two: plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 1.
When do I plant garlic in Price?
Sep 24 to Oct 15; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Butternut Squash in Price?
Yes, with help. Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 11 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Spanish Fork (ZIP 84660) has 142 frost-free days, 18 more than Price (ZIP 84501). See Spanish Fork ZIP 84660 frost dates
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