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Rutabaga planting and harvest datesRutabaga Planting Dates in Utah
Usual rutabaga planting periods in Utah, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.
| Activity | Window | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | fall harvest planting June 15 to July 1 | source | 2026-11-11 |
| Item | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | Planting window in June | Planting window in July |
What these dates mean in Utah
Planting usually runs about 17 days, from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
That start date is about 38 days later than the middle of the 4 places in this data set that report rutabaga planting dates (May 8).
Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Utah. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Group E fall-harvest planting times; frost dates and local conditions vary widely across Utah. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.
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Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: USU Extension - Suggested Vegetable Planting Dates for Utah (Table 1).