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Can You Grow Rhubarb in Nevada?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a

Grows well here

Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.

Plant zones

2a–8a

Nevada last frost

early March

Nevada first frost

late November

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.

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Gardening in Nevada

Nevada has an arid continental climate. Las Vegas is Zone 9a-9b; Reno is Zone 6b-7a; mountain areas are Zone 4-5. Low humidity means cool nights even in summer.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rhubarb in Nevada?

Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.

What zone is Nevada?

Nevada spans USDA Zone 7a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).

When do you plant Rhubarb in Nevada?

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