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When to Plant Tomatoes in Utah?
When to Plant Tomatoes in Utah?. Tomatoes are among the most widespread plants grown in home gardens. They are easy to grow, but must be planted at the right time to thrive. Utah's climate is highly varied, making timing a particularly essential consideration when you plant tomatoes in this state.
Tomatoes are among the most widespread plants grown in home gardens. They are easy to grow, but must be planted at the right time to thrive. Utah's climate is highly varied, making timing a particularly essential consideration when you plant tomatoes in this state.
Conditions
Tomatoes grow best in warm, well-drained soil with ample sunlight. Seedlings can be planted in the garden when the soil temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Wait until all danger of frost has passed; a hard frost can kill young tomato plants.
Time Frame
The window of time during which you can plant tomatoes depends on what part of the state you live in. In warmer areas of Utah, frost occurs no later than April. But higher elevations and colder areas can see frost well into June. Consult Utah State University's list of last freeze dates to find the right time for where you live.
Considerations
Most gardeners buy transplants from a nursery; these can be planted directly in the garden as soon as conditions allow. If you start from seed, plant in containers indoors and allow six to eight weeks for the plants to germinate and grow enough to be moved permanently outdoors.
