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Can You Grow Rhubarb in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
Plant zones
Vermont last frost
Vermont 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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Rhubarb in Vermont?
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Rhubarb in Vermont?
See the planting guide for Rhubarb — timing depends on your exact frost date.