Which month is suitable for planting cotton in Xinjiang?

When is Xinjiang cotton planted?

Xinjiang cotton is generally planted in spring. In most cases, Xinjiang cotton is best planted in mid-to-late April. In addition, Xinjiang cotton can be planted at the latest in late April. Xinjiang cotton is generally planted and propagated with its own seeds.

Planting time in the north and south: There is a slight difference in the time suitable for planting Xinjiang cotton in the south and the north. Generally, Xinjiang cotton is planted in April and May in the south, while Xinjiang cotton is planted in March and April in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Xinjiang cotton can be grown in greenhouses. The time for greenhouse planting is different from the time for open-air planting of Xinjiang cotton. Generally, when growing Xinjiang cotton in a greenhouse, it can be planted in autumn as long as the temperature in the greenhouse is stable.

Xinjiang cotton production areas and planting months

Xinjiang cotton is the best quality cotton in the country. Its production areas are mainly concentrated in southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang. The main producing areas are Turpan Basin, Tarim Basin, Aksu, Bayinguoleng and Kashgar.

Aksu Xinjiang Cotton

Aksu Xinjiang cotton is generally planted in April and usually blooms in mid-to-late August. The Xinjiang cotton produced in Aksu is soft in texture, has good water absorption and feels very comfortable.

Kashgar Xinjiang Cotton

Kashgar Xinjiang cotton is generally planted around March and April and can be picked from September to November. The Xinjiang cotton produced in Kashgar has a good color, the cotton fibers are relatively long and very soft.

Cotton varieties and planting months in Xinjiang

There are many varieties of Xinjiang cotton. The more common ones are Ji Cotton 168, Xincai No. 28, Ji Cotton 169, Xinluzhong No. 88, Ji Cotton 616, Xinhai No. 63, Xinlu Zao No. 1, Xinluzhong No. 4, and Xinhai No. 59.

Xinlu Zao 1 Xinjiang Cotton

Xinlu Zao No. 1 Xinjiang cotton is usually planted in mid-to-late March and April and can be picked in autumn. Xinlu Zao No. 1 Xinjiang cotton has a relatively short growth cycle and is generally more suitable for planting in the northwest. It also has excellent quality.

Xinluzhong No. 4 Xinjiang Cotton

Xinluzhong No. 4 Xinjiang cotton is planted in March and generally matures in mid-to-late August. Xinluzhong No. 4 Xinjiang cotton has strong fiber strength and high sugar content, and is exported more overseas.