Draper, Utah planting calendar and frost dates
Draper is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. The last spring frost typically comes around April 18 and the first fall frost around October 22, giving about 185 frost-free days a year.
- Typical last frost
- April 18
- Typical first frost
- October 22
- Frost-free season
- 185 days
Frost dates in Draper
Last spring frost
- March 31Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- April 18Typical: a later frost in half of years
- May 6Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- October 7Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- October 22Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- November 5Late: frost before this in 9 years out of 10
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 185 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station. A hard freeze (28°F), which damages most hardy crops too, typically ends around March 31 and returns around November 2.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Draper-Point Of Mtn, 1.9 miles WSW of the city center and 119 feet lower. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers. Draper shares this station with South Jordan, so the two cities have the same frost dates and planting calendar.
What to plant each month in Draper
January
Start indoors: broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, onions, petunias, ranunculus
February
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, chives, collard greens, ginger, kale, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, onions, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons
March
Start indoors: basil, black-eyed susans, cabbages, celery, chives, cilantro, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, peppers, ranunculus, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes
Plant or sow outdoors: beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, figs, garlic, gladioli, grapes, grass seed, hollyhocks, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, poppies, radishes, ranunculus, raspberries, rhubarb, roses, spinach, strawberries, swiss chard, turnips, wildflowers
April
Start indoors: basil, cantaloupes, cosmos, cucumbers, okra, pumpkins, ranunculus, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, dahlias, dill, figs, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green onions, kentucky bluegrass, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, onions, oregano, parsley, perennial ryegrass, petunias, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, thyme, turnips
May
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, basil, bermudagrass, cantaloupes, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, cucumbers, eggplants, garden mums, ginger, grapes, green beans, green onions, kentucky bluegrass, lavenders, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, okra, oregano, parsley, peanuts, peppers, perennial ryegrass, petunias, pumpkins, rosemary, sage, st. augustinegrass, sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet peas, sweet potatoes, tall fescue, thyme, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zoysiagrass, zucchini
June
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, green onions, okra, peanuts, st. augustinegrass, sweet potatoes, zinnias, zoysiagrass
July
Plant for fall: bearded irises, brussels sprouts, carrots, collard greens, lettuce, peas, snapdragons, swiss chard
August
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, clematis, collard greens, coneflowers, daylilies, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, turnips
September
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, clematis, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hyacinths, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, spinach, tall fescue, tulips, turnips
October
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
November
Plant for fall: crocuses, garlic, hyacinths, ornamental alliums, tulips
December
Start indoors: onions
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in Draper
Draper's 2 main ZIP codes take their frost dates from 2 different NOAA stations: the typical last frost ranges from April 18 in 84020 to June 11 in 84003. The hardiness zone is 6a in 84003, and 7a in 84020.
| ZIP code | Zone | Weather station | Typical last frost | Typical first frost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84003 | 6a | Alta, 8.5 mi NNE | Jun 11 | Sep 18 |
| 84020 | 7a | Draper-Point Of Mtn, 1.9 mi WSW | Apr 18 | Oct 22 |
Draper-Point Of Mtn also supplies the frost dates for South Jordan, so their planting calendars match Draper's.
Planting dates for popular crops in Draper
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Mar 17 to 31 | May 12 to 26 | — |
| Strawberries | — | Mar 7 to 21 | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Apr 11 to 25 | Jul 23 to Aug 27 |
| Cilantro | Mar 7 to 21 | Apr 18 to 25 | — |
| Basil | Mar 24 to Apr 7 | May 12 to 19 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 12 to 19 | — |
| Garlic | — | Mar 7 to 21 | Oct 22 to Nov 5 |
| Onions | Dec 27 to Feb 7 | Mar 21 to Apr 4 | — |
| Cucumbers | Apr 14 to 28 | May 12 to 26 | — |
| Pumpkins | Apr 14 to 28 | May 12 to 26 | — |
| Peppers | Feb 24 to Mar 24 | May 12 to 26 | — |
| Carrots | — | Mar 28 to Apr 18 | Jul 30 to Aug 20 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 25 to Jun 1 | — |
| Watermelons | Apr 7 to 21 | May 12 to 26 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 18 to May 2 | — |
| Green Beans | — | May 12 to 26 | — |
| Zucchini | Apr 14 to 28 | May 12 to 26 | — |
| Broccoli | Jan 31 to Feb 21 | Mar 21 to Apr 4 | Aug 6 to Sep 3 |
| Peas | — | Mar 7 to 21 | Jul 30 to Aug 13 |
| Spinach | Mar 7 to 14 | Apr 11 to 25 | Aug 13 to Sep 17 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 18 to May 9 | — |
| Zinnias | May 14 to 21 | Jun 11 to 25 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Sep 10 to Nov 5 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Sep 10 to Oct 22 |
| Grass Seed | — | Mar 7 to 21 | Sep 10 to 24 |
Nearby cities
- Sandy, UT zone 6b, last frost Jun 11
- Lehi, UT zone 7a, last frost Apr 17
- South Jordan, UT zone 7a, last frost Apr 18
- Herriman, UT zone 7a, last frost May 2
- West Jordan, UT zone 7b, last frost Apr 8
- Murray, UT zone 7b, last frost Apr 8
Planting in UtahAbout zone 7aPrintable calendar for Draper
Questions
When is the last frost in Draper?
Around April 18 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Draper-Point Of Mtn. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after May 6.
What planting zone is Draper in?
USDA hardiness zone 7a (2023 map), with parts of the city in zone 6a and 6b. The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Draper?
Start seeds indoors March 17 to 31 and set plants out May 12 to 26.
When is the first frost in Draper?
Around October 22 in a typical year, and before October 7 about 1 year in 10.