Ok, these are the no-brainers. Well, not exactly. You do need to tend them (watering, weeding, feed the soil, etc.) and watch for a few diseases and pests. But, for the most part, these vegetable plants LOVE our Utah climate and will produce good crops for you!
Of course, there are many other fruits and vegetables that will thrive in Utah. These are the ones I vote “most likely to succeed”.
Rhubarb is one of the few perennial vegetables that will grow in Utah and it is one of the first things we can harvest in the spring! Technically, it is a vegetable, but we often think of it as a fruit because it is used in sweet things like jams and desserts. On it’s own, […]
Burr Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) – native to Eastern and Midwestern North America – is a good choice for a large waterwise tree for Utah urban landscapes. While it is not a native to the Intermountain West, it does well in our climate and in the various soil conditions that can be found in Utah.
The Hawthorn trees bloom in May in Utah and they are truly spectacular! Covered with cascades of tiny red, pink or white flowers (depending on the species), they herald the beginning of the summer season. Hawthorns (Crataegus) are waterwise (they will need some water during the hot times of summer), winter hardy and tolerant of […]
