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Can You Grow Rhubarb in West Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
Plant zones
West Virginia last frost
West Virginia 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 West Virginia
West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Rhubarb in West Virginia?
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
What zone is West Virginia?
West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Rhubarb in West Virginia?
See the planting guide for Rhubarb — timing depends on your exact frost date.