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Can You Grow Rhubarb in Kentucky?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
Plant zones
Kentucky last frost
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Rhubarb in Kentucky?
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
What zone is Kentucky?
Kentucky spans USDA Zone 6b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Rhubarb in Kentucky?
See the planting guide for Rhubarb — timing depends on your exact frost date.