Watering
Intermediate
Cultivation
direct seeding
Harvesting
180 - 215 days
Labour
Low
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5.8 - 8
Temperature
21°C - 43°C
The cotton plant is a shrub of the Malvaceae family, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of America, Australia, Africa, and India. It is widely cultivated in over 90 countries for both its fiber and oilseed crop. The greatest diversity of wild cotton species can be found in Mexico, Australia, and Africa.
The cotton plant is a shrub of the Malvaceae family, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of America, Australia, Africa, and India. It is widely cultivated in over 90 countries for both its fiber and oilseed crop. The greatest diversity of wild cotton species can be found in Mexico, Australia, and Africa.
Cotton can grow in almost all soils, provided they are well-drained. However, for achieving high yields, sandy loam soils with enough clay, organic matter, and a moderate concentration of nitrogen and phosphorus are ideal. A gentle slope can be helpful as it promotes water drainage in a controlled direction. A soil pH between 5.8 and 8 is required for good cotton growth, 6 to 6.5 being the optimum range.
The cotton plant needs a long frost-free period, a lot of heat and plenty of sunshine for optimal growth. A warm and humid climate with moderate rainfall from 60cm to 120 cm is preferred. Only a few cotton seeds will germinate, if the soil temperature is below 15°C. During active growth, the ideal air temperature is 21-37°C. The average cotton plant can survive in temperatures up to 43°C for short periods without great damage. Frequent rainfalls during the maturing stage (summer) and during the days of harvest (autumn) reduce yield in cotton cultivation.
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Watering
Intermediate
Cultivation
direct seeding
Harvesting
180 - 215 days
Labour
Low
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5.8 - 8
Temperature
21°C - 43°C
The cotton plant is a shrub of the Malvaceae family, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of America, Australia, Africa, and India. It is widely cultivated in over 90 countries for both its fiber and oilseed crop. The greatest diversity of wild cotton species can be found in Mexico, Australia, and Africa.
Cotton can grow in almost all soils, provided they are well-drained. However, for achieving high yields, sandy loam soils with enough clay, organic matter, and a moderate concentration of nitrogen and phosphorus are ideal. A gentle slope can be helpful as it promotes water drainage in a controlled direction. A soil pH between 5.8 and 8 is required for good cotton growth, 6 to 6.5 being the optimum range.
The cotton plant needs a long frost-free period, a lot of heat and plenty of sunshine for optimal growth. A warm and humid climate with moderate rainfall from 60cm to 120 cm is preferred. Only a few cotton seeds will germinate, if the soil temperature is below 15°C. During active growth, the ideal air temperature is 21-37°C. The average cotton plant can survive in temperatures up to 43°C for short periods without great damage. Frequent rainfalls during the maturing stage (summer) and during the days of harvest (autumn) reduce yield in cotton cultivation.