When to plant lemon in Utah
Utah spans USDA zones 5b–8b, so the right time to plant lemon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 21 in St. George to June 11 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 | April 7 – April 14 |
| West Valley City | 7b | April 8 | October 31 | April 15 – April 22 |
| West Jordan | 7b | April 18 | October 22 | April 25 – May 2 |
| Provo | 7a | April 18 | October 21 | April 25 – May 2 |
| St. George | 8b | March 14 | November 10 | March 21 – March 28 |
| Orem | 7a | April 19 | October 19 | April 26 – May 3 |
| Sandy | 7b | April 29 | October 22 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Ogden | 6b | April 21 | October 23 | April 28 – May 5 |
Lemon in Utah: FAQ
When can I plant lemon in Utah?
Across Utah, the time to transplant lemon spans roughly March 21 in St. George to June 11 in Heber, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lemon planting date vary across Utah?
Yes. Utah publishes 67 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemon 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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