When will cotton be harvested?

Cotton in the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins ripens from July to August, and cotton in Xinjiang ripens from July to September. To master the principle of "suitable broadcasting period", it depends on the local climate. Common varieties are Zisi cotton, Jiumian, Dezi cotton and Daizi cotton. Generally speaking, cotton is harvested best in autumn, and the listed price ranges from 7- 13 yuan per catty.

Cotton harvest time

Cotton in the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins ripens from July to August, and cotton in Xinjiang ripens from July to September. To master the principle of "suitable broadcasting period", it depends on the local climate. Generally speaking, cotton harvested in autumn is listed at a price ranging from 7- 13 yuan per catty.

Cotton growth cycle

Cotton planting time is different in different regions. In the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins, it is mostly planted in March-April, while in Xinjiang it is planted in April-May. These plants are suitable for growing in warm, humid, fertile soil and sunny environment. The amount of water applied is properly controlled during the curing period, and the ambient temperature is controlled at about 20℃. The whole growth period is about 2 10 days.

Cotton varieties and producing areas

According to the types of cotton, there are only two kinds of cotton, American cotton and sub-cotton, but there are many cultivated varieties, such as Swiss cotton, brewing cotton, German cotton, Daimian cotton and Kirsch cotton.

China's cotton production is very large, and the common producing areas are southern Xinjiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei, Henan and other regions, among which Xinjiang cotton is the most famous, with an annual output of more than 5 million tons and excellent quality.