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Cotton seeds produce warm-season annual plants with an upright, bushy growth habit and broad, lobed leaves. These plants develop flowers followed by seed pods (bolls) under suitable conditions. Cotton thrives in warm climates with a long, frost-free growing season and performs best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil. Suitable for garden cultivation and agricultural use, the plants establish steadily and grow throughout the season.
Features
- Warm-season plant with upright, bushy growth
- Produces seed pods (bolls) during development
- Suitable for garden and agricultural cultivation
- Requires full sun and warm conditions
- Adaptable to well-drained, fertile soil
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Gossypium spp.
- Common Name (US): Cotton Plant
- Seed Type / Variety: Fiber crop variety
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy annual plant
- USDA Zones: 8–11 (grown as annual in cooler regions)
- Planting Season: Late spring (after soil warms)
- Growing Season: Late spring to fall
- Sowing Season: April to June (warm regions)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Mature Plant Size: 1–1.5 meters height; 60–100 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants
