Payson, UT planting zone & frost dates
Payson is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. The last spring frost usually comes around May 4 and the first fall frost around October 11, for a growing season of about 157 days.
Planting calendar for Payson
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (May 4) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Mar 9 – Mar 23 Transplant outdoors: May 11 – May 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Feb 23 – Mar 9 Transplant outdoors: May 18 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Feb 23 – Mar 9 Transplant outdoors: May 18 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Feb 23 – Mar 9 Transplant outdoors: Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Feb 23 – Mar 9 Transplant outdoors: Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: May 11 – May 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: May 11 – May 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: May 11 – May 18 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: May 11 – May 18 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Mar 23 – Apr 6 Transplant outdoors: May 11 – May 18 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Aug 16 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Oct 11).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Apr 18 | May 4 | May 28 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Oct 26 | Oct 11 | Sep 27 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after May 28, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before September 27. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around April 19.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Payson
- 84651 zone 6b
Nearby cities
- Santaquin zone 6b, last frost May 4
- Spanish Fork zone 7a, last frost Apr 25
- Springville zone 7a, last frost Apr 25
- Provo zone 7a, last frost Apr 18
- Orem zone 7a, last frost Apr 19
- Lindon zone 7a, last frost Apr 17
- Pleasant Grove zone 7a, last frost Apr 17
- American Fork zone 7a, last frost Apr 17
Questions
What growing zone is Payson, UT?
Payson is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average extreme winter low 0°F to 5°F), according to the USDA 2023 map. Some ZIP codes of the city fall in zone 6b.
When is the last frost in Payson?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Payson is May 4. There is still a 10% chance of frost until May 28.
When can I plant tomatoes in Payson?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around May 11 – May 18. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Santaquin Chlorinator, UT (USC00427686), 10.4 km (6.5 mi) from the city center, elevation 1573 m, based on 26 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.