Frost Dates for Sandy, UT 84093
Sandy has 4 ZIP codes. The Sandy, UT frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost May 19 · First fall frost October 1 · 135 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 84093 has about 23,900 people, one of 4 ZIP codes in Sandy.
Moderate season: 135 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 1–June 7 (37 days). Fall frost risk spans September 18–October 15 (27 days).
Frost probability for 84093
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 7 | May 19 | May 1 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 18 | October 1 | October 15 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ALPINE (15.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 135-day season in Sandy
In Sandy (135 frost-free days, a moderate season), 39 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 16 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 14 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 93 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 93 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 7 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 93 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 93 available after Jun 2. | Jun 6 |
| Lettuce | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 170 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 10 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 28–May 5 | 177 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 28. | Jul 30 |
| Cucumber | Apr 28 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 107 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 107 available after Jun 2. | Jul 5 |
| Beans | — | May 26–Jun 9 | 121 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 121 available after May 26. | Jul 12 |
| Peas | — | Mar 24–Jun 2 | 198 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 198 available after Mar 24. | Jul 21 |
| Zucchini | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 107 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 107 available after Jun 2. | Jul 10 |
| Onion | Feb 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 170 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 24–May 12 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 29 |
| Kale | Mar 10 | Apr 21–May 5 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Broccoli | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 170 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 21. | Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 184 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 21. | Jul 30 |
| Radish | — | Mar 24–Jun 16 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | Mar 24–Jun 16 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Potatoes | — | May 5–May 12 | 156 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 156 available after May 5. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 1 | 240 | overwinter: Plant Oct 1 to Oct 22; harvest the following summer. | Oct 22 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 14–Jun 9 | 191 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 14; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 21 | May 26–Jun 2 | 107 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 107 available after May 26. | Jun 13 |
| Pumpkin | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 2 | 100 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 100 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 7 | May 12–May 26 | 149 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 149 available after May 12. | Jul 11 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 24 | May 5–May 5 | 156 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 24–Jun 16 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 29 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 184 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 21. | Jun 30 |
| Butternut Squash | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 100 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 100 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 31 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 93 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 93 available after Jun 2. | Jun 11 |
| Okra | Apr 21 | May 26–Jun 2 | 114 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 114 available after May 26. | Jul 10 |
| Basil | Apr 14 | Jun 9–Jun 9 | 100 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 100 available after Jun 9. | Jul 5 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 21–May 12 | 170 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 5 |
| Parsley | Mar 10 | May 26–Jun 2 | 135 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 135 available after May 26. | Jul 16 |
| Celery | Mar 10 | May 26–Jun 9 | 135 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 135 available after May 26. | May 27 |
| Scallions | Mar 10 | Apr 21–May 5 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 21–May 5 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 19 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 21 | May 12–May 19 | 149 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 10 |
| Collards | Mar 10 | Apr 21–May 5 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Cantaloupe | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 93 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 93 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Chives | Feb 24 | May 26–Jun 2 | 149 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 149 available after May 26. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 24–Jun 16 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Oregano | Mar 10 | May 26–Jun 2 | 149 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 149 available after May 26. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 24 | May 26–Jun 2 | 135 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 135 available after May 26. | — |
| Sage | Mar 24 | May 26–Jun 2 | 149 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 149 available after May 26. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 10 | May 26–Jun 2 | 149 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 149 available after May 26. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 7 | May 5–May 19 | 156 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 5 |
| Cosmos | Apr 21 | May 19–Jun 2 | 121 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 121 available after May 19. | Jul 5 |
| Lavender | Feb 24 | May 19–Jun 2 | 156 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 156 available after May 19. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 7 | May 19–May 26 | 121 | two-plantings: Plant May 19 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 17. | Jul 15 |
| Melons | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 93 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 93 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Mint | — | May 19–Jun 2 | 156 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 156 available after May 19. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 21 | May 19–May 26 | 121 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 121 available after May 19. | Jul 10 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 26–Jun 9 | 114 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 114 available after May 26. | Jun 30 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 100 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 100 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | May 19–Jun 2 | 121 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 121 available after May 19. | Jun 25 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 24 | May 26–Jun 2 | 100 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 100 available after May 26. | Jun 6 |
| Watermelon | May 5 | May 26–Jun 2 | 100 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 100 available after May 26. | Jun 1 |
| Yellow Squash | May 5 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 107 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 107 available after Jun 2. | Jul 10 |
| Zinnias | Apr 21 | May 19–Jun 2 | 121 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 121 available after May 19. | Jul 5 |
Month by month in Sandy
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 24), Lavender (Feb 24), Onion (Feb 24), Rosemary (Feb 24). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 10), Collards (Mar 10), Kale (Mar 10), Oregano (Mar 10), Parsley (Mar 10), Scallions (Mar 10), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 24), Beets (Mar 24), Dill (Mar 24), Peas (Mar 24), Radish (Mar 24), Spinach (Mar 24). |
| April | Start indoors: Calendula (Apr 7), Cauliflower (Apr 7), Marigolds (Apr 7), Pepper (Apr 7), Basil (Apr 14), Tomato (Apr 14), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 7), Cilantro (Apr 21), Turnip (Apr 21), Carrots (Apr 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 21), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 21), Cabbage (Apr 21), Collards (Apr 21), Kale (Apr 21), Lettuce (Apr 21), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 14). |
| May | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (May 5), Cantaloupe (May 5), Melons (May 5), Pumpkin (May 5), Spaghetti Squash (May 5), Watermelon (May 5), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (May 5), Sunflowers (May 19), Beans (May 26), Pole Beans (May 26). Transplant from: Calendula (May 5), Swiss Chard (May 5), Bok Choy (May 12), Cauliflower (May 12), Cosmos (May 19), Lavender (May 19), +15 more. Last frost around May 19. Last sowing dates: Celery (May 27). |
| June | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Jun 2), Cantaloupe (Jun 2), Cucumber (Jun 2), Eggplant (Jun 2), Melons (Jun 2), Pepper (Jun 2), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Watermelon (Jun 1), Pepper (Jun 6), Tomatillos (Jun 6), Eggplant (Jun 11), Corn (Jun 13), Sunflowers (Jun 25), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Basil (Jul 5), Cosmos (Jul 5), Cucumber (Jul 5), Zinnias (Jul 5), Broccoli (Jul 6), Nasturtiums (Jul 10), +13 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Aug 5), Cilantro (Aug 5), Collards (Aug 9), Scallions (Aug 9), Bok Choy (Aug 10), Lettuce (Aug 10), +6 more. |
| September | First fall frost approaching (around October 1). Transplant fall brassicas. Sow spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 1). First frost around October 1. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 22). |
| November | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
| 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 Sandy, UT (ZIP 84093)?
The median last spring frost date for Sandy, UT (ZIP code 84093) is around May 19. 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 1; one in ten it runs past June 7.
What is the first fall frost date in Sandy, UT?
The median first fall frost date for Sandy, UT is around October 1. 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 18 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Sandy, UT?
The frost-free growing season in Sandy is about 135 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 Sandy (135 frost-free days, a moderate season), 39 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 16 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Sandy, UT?
Sandy, UT is in USDA hardiness zone 7b (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 Sandy, UT?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 14 and plant out Jun 2 in Sandy. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Sandy?
Two: plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 8.
When do I plant garlic in Sandy?
Oct 1 to Oct 22; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Sandy (ZIP 84070) has 174 frost-free days, 39 more than Sandy (ZIP 84093). See Sandy ZIP 84070 frost dates
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