Native plants in Salt Lake City

Yard rebates in Salt Lake City

4 programs from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects, plus 3 statewide. 1 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.

• Open

  SLC Public Utilities TurfTrade Discounted Low-Water Grass Seed

  Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities

  $18.23 per 5-lb bag plus tax (sold at cost); one bag covers about 1,000 sq ft

• Open

  SLCDPU Discounted Rain Barrels

  Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities

  Rain barrel for $69.50 plus sales tax (city program price; no further discount listed)

• Seasonal

  SLC Public Utilities Free Sprinkler Water Check

  Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities

  Free sprinkler system check

When to plant in Salt Lake City

The median last spring frost is Apr 8 and the median first fall frost is Oct 31 at the Salt Lake City weather station (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, USDA Zone 7b). Each crop’s guide explains the rule behind its dates.

• Broccoli

  Spring transplant: Mar 18 – Apr 1

  Fall transplant: Jul 23 – Aug 22

• Cabbage

  Spring transplant: Mar 18 – Apr 1

  Fall transplant: Jul 18 – Aug 17

• Carrots

  Spring sowing: Mar 18 – Apr 15

  Fall crop sowing: Jul 25 – Aug 22

• Corn

  First sowing: Apr 8 – Apr 29

  Last sowing (early variety): Early July

• Cucumbers

  Direct sow or transplant: May 7 – Jun 4

  Last sowing for fall harvest: Jul 28 – Aug 2

• Daffodil bulbs

  Plant bulbs: Late Sep – Oct

• Garlic

  Plant cloves (Zones 3–5): See Zones 6–10 column

  Plant cloves (Zones 6–10): Sep 26 – Nov 7

• Grass seed

  Cool-season grass (best): Mid-Aug – mid-Sep

  Warm-season grass: Spring – early summer

• Green beans

  Direct sow: Apr 30 – May 21

  Last sowing for fall harvest: Jul 23 – Aug 12

• Hydrangeas

  Spring planting: Apr 8 – May 20

  Fall planting: Sep 15 – Oct 27

• Lettuce

  Spring sowing: Mar 11 – May 6

  Fall sowing: Aug 8 – Sep 5

• Onions

  Late winter or spring planting: Mar 11 – Apr 22

  Fall planting (short-day types): Not recommended

• Peas

  Direct sow: Mar 11 – Apr 8

  Fall sowing: Aug 8 – Aug 29

• Potatoes

  Plant seed potatoes: Mar 18 – Apr 8

  Fall crop (optional): Spring crop only

• Pumpkins

  Direct sow: May 7 – May 28

  Sow for Halloween: Late May to late June

• Radishes

  Spring sowing: Mar 18 – Apr 22

  Fall sowing: Aug 22 – Sep 19

• Roses

  Bare-root roses: Mar 11 – Mar 29

  Container roses: Apr 8 – Jun 22

• Strawberries

  Plant dormant crowns (spring): Mar 11 – Apr 8

  Plant plugs (fall): Not advised; plant in spring

• Sweet potatoes

  Plant slips outdoors: May 21 – Jun 11

• Tomatoes

  Frost-safe window: Apr 30 – May 21

• Tulip bulbs

  Plant bulbs: Late Sep – Oct

  Plant pre-chilled bulbs: Not needed (winter chills bulbs)

• Watermelon

  Start planting (soil 65°F): May 7 – May 14

  Last sowing (early varieties): Mid- to late June

• Wildflower seeds

  Fall sowing window: Nov 10 – Dec 15

  What sets the date: First hard freeze

• Zucchini

  Direct sow or transplant: May 7 – May 28

  Last sowing for fall harvest: Jul 8 – Aug 2

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