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Can You Grow Rhubarb in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Rhubarb in Rhode Island?
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Rhubarb in Rhode Island?
See the planting guide for Rhubarb — timing depends on your exact frost date.