Hawaii · Garden vegetables
Rhubarb season in Hawaii
Not suited to the islands; rhubarb in Hawaii stores is flown in from the mainland Northwest.
Where rhubarb really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the rhubarb harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Hawaii does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are rhubarb grown commercially in Hawaii?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Not suited to the islands; rhubarb in Hawaii stores is flown in from the mainland Northwest.
Where do the rhubarb in Hawaii stores come from?
Not suited to the islands; rhubarb in Hawaii stores is flown in from the mainland Northwest. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Hawaii markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Hawaii calendar always has something honest on the board.