Showing posts with label conditions suited for growing cotton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label conditions suited for growing cotton. Show all posts

Jul 22, 2015

Ideal Conditions Required for Growing Cotton


Climate: Cotton needs warm and moist climate where summer is long

Rainfall: Cotton needs 60 – 100 cm rainfall for cultivation

Land: Gentle slope or plain lands with drainage facilities is good for cotton production

Soil: Cotton grows well in black cotton soil.  Loamy soil mixed with lime and potash is also good for cotton

Temperature: Grows well in a temperature of 24°C 

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Greenhouse farming and its advantages