According to the USDA Dawson is in USDA Zone 8b. Here is some general info for USDA Zone 8b to help you get started.
| Average Date of Last Frost (spring) | March 15 |
| Average Date of First Frost (fall) | November 15 |
| Lowest Expected Low | 15°F |
| Highest Expected Low | 20°F |
This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 20°F.
You can view the USDA Zone map for Georgia here:
Below is a list of planting guides for Dawson, GA. These guides are based on data from Zone 8b.
Vegetables
Herbs
Flowers
