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Can You Grow Rhubarb in Yukon?

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Rhubarb grows in most cold-temperate zones — it actually prefers cold climates.

Plant zones

2a–8a

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

Perennial

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.

Full rhubarb growing guide →

Gardening in Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rhubarb in Yukon?

Rhubarb grows in most cold-temperate zones — it actually prefers cold climates.

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Rhubarb in Yukon?

See the planting guide for Rhubarb — timing depends on your exact frost date.