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Can You Grow Rhubarb in Michigan?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
Plant zones
Michigan last frost
Michigan 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 Michigan
Michigan has a humid continental climate moderated by the Great Lakes. Southern Michigan is Zone 5b-6a; the Upper Peninsula is Zone 4a-5a. Known for fruit crops along Lake Michigan.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Rhubarb in Michigan?
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
What zone is Michigan?
Michigan spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Rhubarb in Michigan?
See the planting guide for Rhubarb — timing depends on your exact frost date.