What Grows in Levan, Utah

USDA Zones 6a-7b · 516 acres

Levan, Utah, sits in USDA hardiness zones 6a-7b — enough range to grow cool-season vegetables, hardy fruit, and warm-season crops that mature before the first hard frost.

Reliable performers under these conditions include cherry, peach, tomato, and sego lily; what your own ground favors still comes down to its soil, sun, and drainage.

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Quick Facts

USDA Zones

6a-7b

Last Hard Freeze (28°F)

Apr 15

Town normal — light frosts run a few weeks later

First Hard Freeze (28°F)

Oct 26

Town normal — light frosts arrive a few weeks earlier

Town Area

516 acres

Hardiness Zone Range

6a
7b
3a (Cold)13b (Hot)

Zone maps are averages across Levan. Your yard's slope, trees, and frost pockets shift what actually grows — see your land's exact reading.

Soil varies lot by lot — soil types explained.

Is it too late to plant in Levan?

Almost never — the real question is what to plant next. Cool-season crops can go in from around Mar 18; tender transplants wait until two to three weeks after the last 28°F hard freeze, which lands near Apr 15 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals); and from midsummer, planting counts back from the first fall freeze around Oct 26 — long-season crops need about 90 days of runway, quick greens only 30. Even past midsummer there is room for a true fall garden here, and garlic planted near the close carries the momentum into next year.

Growing Challenges in Utah

What an experienced grower plans around here — each one has a move.

Very low rainfall — irrigation essential

Design the drip system before the beds — with mulch over it, high-desert ground grows on a fraction of the water you'd guess.

Alkaline soils (pH 7.5-8.5) limit many species

A soil test pins your actual pH — adapted species take the ground, acid-lovers take containers, nothing is off the table.

High altitude frost risk in mountain valleys

Mountain valleys trade on frost dates, not zone — know your real window and keep row covers close in the shoulder weeks.

For cultivar selection, pest pressure, and planting-time guidance specific to Utah, the Utah State University Extension is the authoritative local source.

Environmental Intelligence

Understanding what's nearby helps you make informed decisions about where and how to grow.

Total Sites

50

within ~10 miles of Levan

Risk Level

Moderate

Highest-severity

2 Toxics Release Inventory facilities

Severity Distribution

within ~10 miles of Levan

High1Moderate31Low18

Highest-Severity Sites

Nephi City
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Nitrate Monitoring · Well
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Nitrate Monitoring · Well

A note from Gnorman

What an experienced grower watches for around here

In and around Levan, Nitrate runs higher than the national average — 24 sites nearby. It's not cause for alarm — it's worth knowing, and there's a sensible way to grow around it.

Nitrate: Nitrate contamination primarily comes from agricultural fertilizer runoff and failing septic systems.

Test well water for nitrate if you rely on a private well for irrigation (EPA standard: 10 mg/L).

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Levan Average

  • USDA Zones 6a-7b
  • Generic soil type for the area
  • State-average frost dates

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  • Your exact hardiness zone
  • Your SSURGO soil type & pH
  • Your sun exposure, cast in 3D

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Pull a site-specific report for your exact address in Levan, Utah — soil, sun, drainage, frost risk, and scored plant recommendations.

Three things about your exact spot that zone averages miss:

Your soil pHYour frost-free daysYour sun & shade

We read public map data for this spot — soil, climate, flood, and parcel records. How we handle your address.

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Key Growing Facts for Levan, Utah

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6a-7b (USDA PHZM 2023)
  • Last Hard Freeze (28°F): Apr 15 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals — light frosts can follow for a few weeks)
  • First Hard Freeze (28°F): Oct 26 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals — light frosts can arrive a few weeks earlier)
  • Days Between Hard Freezes: ~194 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals)
  • Land Area: 516 acres (US Census TIGER 2025)

Zone data: USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Climate data: NOAA NCEI. Boundaries: US Census TIGER/Line 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hardiness zone is Levan, Utah?

Levan sits in USDA hardiness zones 6a-7b, per the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Zones reflect average annual extreme minimum temperatures from 1991–2020 weather data.

Is it too late to plant in Levan?

Almost never — the real question is what to plant next. Cool-season crops can go in from around Mar 18; tender transplants wait until two to three weeks after the last 28°F hard freeze, which lands near Apr 15 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals); and from midsummer, planting counts back from the first fall freeze around Oct 26 — long-season crops need about 90 days of runway, quick greens only 30. Even past midsummer there is room for a true fall garden here, and garlic planted near the close carries the momentum into next year.

When does frost risk typically end in Levan?

The last hard freeze (28°F) in Levan typically lands around Apr 15, per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals — an earlier marker than the light-frost dates many planting charts quote. That marks the hard freeze, not the last light frost — light frosts can still bite for a few more weeks, so tender transplants usually wait another 2–3 weeks.

When is the first frost in Levan?

The first hard freeze (28°F) in Levan typically arrives around Oct 26, per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals — the point most tender summer crops finish. Lighter frosts usually reach a couple of weeks earlier, so watch the forecast from late summer on and harvest or cover tender plants before the first cold night.

What vegetables grow in Levan?

Levan's zones 6a-7b support a wide range — strong performers include Cherry, Peach, Tomato, Sego Lily, and Blue Spruce. What actually takes on any one site comes down to its soil, sun, and drainage, and we score each plant against the real conditions at your address.

Which hardiness zone is Levan, really?

Officially, Levan sits in USDA zones 6a-7b (USDA PHZM 2023) — but a zone is a 30-year average of winter's coldest night across an area, and it can't see any one yard. A south-facing slope, a tree line, or a low frost pocket can shift a single site by half a zone either way, which is why neighboring gardeners often quote different numbers. We read the conditions at your exact address — soil, sun, slope, and frost — and score 1,112 plants against what's actually there.

Is the soil safe to grow vegetables in Levan?

The federal record around Levan shows 50 documented sites — a typical footprint for a growing area, and proximity to a documented site is information, not a diagnosis of any one yard. It's worth seeing which recorded sites sit closest to where you grow, and testing the soil before new food beds near any of them.

How do I protect my plants from frost in Levan?

As the season closes around the first 28°F hard freeze near Oct 26 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals), a few moves buy time: cover tender plants with floating row cover or an old sheet on still, clear nights, water the soil the afternoon before a freeze so it holds warmth overnight, and harvest frost-tender crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil before the first hard night. Hardy greens and root crops shrug off light frost and often sweeten after it, so leave them in.

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