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Can You Grow Rhubarb in Nova Scotia?
Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
Plant zones
Nova Scotia last frost
Nova Scotia first frost
Days to harvest
About Rhubarb
Rhubarb is extremely cold-hardy and productive — plant once and harvest stalks every spring for decades.
Plant crowns in spring. Never harvest the first year. Never eat the leaves — they are toxic. Mulch crowns in autumn. Divide every 5-7 years. Rhubarb actually improves after cold winters.
Gardening in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Rhubarb in Nova Scotia?
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
What zone is Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia spans Canadian Zone 6 (5, 6).
When do you plant Rhubarb in Nova Scotia?
See the planting guide for Rhubarb — timing depends on your exact frost date.