What Plants Grow Well In 62520?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 62520. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 62520's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more hardiness zones on our page for Dawson's growing zone.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Wooden Chicken Coop

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

Cluck Around Sign
Trees for 62520
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Vegetables for 62520

Planting Advice for 62520
Have questions about planting in 62520's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 62520 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -10 to -5°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Dawson
Check the growing calendar for Dawson at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Worm Composting Kit

Small Greenhouse Kit

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

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