How to Grow and Care for Upland Cotton

Upland Cotton, also known as Mexican Cotton, American Upland Cotton, Bourbon Cotton, American Cotton, Cotton

Upland Cotton requires a warm climate with plenty of sun to thrive. Key points for its care include ensuring well-drained, fertile soil and maintaining consistent moisture without waterlogging. Special care should be directed at pest management, as upland Cotton can be susceptible to various insect attacks. Regular monitoring and appropriate interventions are crucial for healthy growth.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Upland Cotton

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7.5
Planting Time	Early spring
Hardiness Zones	5-10

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Upland Cotton exhibits robust, upright stature and can reach heights of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters). Its leaves are broad and palmate, divided into 3 to 5 lobes, with a heart-shaped base and pointed tips. The plant's surface is covered with fine hairs giving it a soft and downy texture. Flowers are creamy white to yellow, with a splash of purple or red at the base, and bloom in a cup-shaped formation. They give way to rounded fruit capsules known as bolls, which burst open upon maturity to reveal white, fluffy fibers within.