When to plant cranberry in Utah
Utah spans USDA zones 5b–8b, so the right time to plant cranberry shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 14 in St. George to May 7 in Heber — below are local dates for 67 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 7b | March 31 | November 8 | March 3 – March 17 |
| West Valley City | 7b | April 8 | October 31 | March 11 – March 25 |
| West Jordan | 7b | April 18 | October 22 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Provo | 7a | April 18 | October 21 | March 21 – April 4 |
| St. George | 8b | March 14 | November 10 | February 14 – February 28 |
| Orem | 7a | April 19 | October 19 | March 22 – April 5 |
| Sandy | 7b | April 29 | October 22 | April 1 – April 15 |
| Ogden | 6b | April 21 | October 23 | March 24 – April 7 |
Cranberry in Utah: FAQ
When can I plant cranberry in Utah?
Across Utah, the time to transplant cranberry spans roughly February 14 in St. George to May 7 in Heber, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cranberry planting date vary across Utah?
Yes. Utah publishes 67 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cranberry planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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