When is the right time to sow cotton?

Cotton sowing time

Cotton is an annual plant of the Malvaceae family. It mainly relies on seeds for propagation. It usually blooms about three months after sowing. Its flowering period arrives in mid-to-late July, and the seeds are mature by mid-November.

Cotton is suitable for planting in spring, and mid-to-late April is the most suitable time for sowing. At this time, the temperature has reached above 20 degrees Celsius. Not only can the seeds germinate smoothly, but the new seedlings can also grow and develop rapidly under this condition. After several months, they can grow into mature plants.

Cotton sowing method

1. Prepare the soil

Cotton is suitable for growing in fertile and dry soil. You can use sandy soil mixed with peat soil, and then add some humus solution or decomposed and fermented organic fertilizer to achieve a fertile effect.

2. Sowing and watering

Then place the cotton seeds in the prepared soil and pour in an appropriate amount of clean water to keep the soil at a high moisture level to help soften the seed coat and promote its germination and growth.

Key points and techniques for cotton planting

1. Lighting

Cotton is a light-loving plant that is suitable for growing in an environment with long days. The better the light quality, the more vigorously it grows. It should be noted that if the seedlings encounter strong light, certain shading should be provided.

2. Moisture

Cotton has a moderate demand for water. In the early stages of planting, it is necessary to reduce watering to keep the plant roots dry so that they can breathe smoothly and avoid rotting and deterioration.