Growing cotton

Cotton growing with kids is easy and most will find this to be a fun project in additional to an educational one. Learn more about how to grow cotton in the following article and give your kids a fun history lesson.

Growing cotton is a fun way to learn or teach kids where fiber comes from. It's amazing to see the little cotton balls growing on the plant and so cool to see the process of making it into something. The cotton plants themselves are gorgeous too.

The cotton plant makes a great addition to the landscape in areas where this use is allowed. Learn more on how to grow cotton commercially.

Whether you want to try your hand at an ancient craft or you're looking to make a little cash, growing cotton the way to go.

Professional cotton growers have aggressive measures in place to combat boll weevils. If a backyard grower allows the pests to get established, it could threaten the commercial cotton crop. Read on to learn more on why is it illegal to grow cotton in some states.

Cotton fiber has been used for hundreds of years in clothing, linens and other textiles. It is soft, versatile, and the raw fibers can be spun into strong threads and yarns that can rival animal fibers in warmth and durability.

You can learn how to grow cotton in your garden and it's pretty simple to do. We grew cotton in the preschool garden to learn how clothing is made.

Cotton cultivation may be banned in some states, but plants can be grown where allowed from seed if given the heat they desire

The floral biology of the cotton plant.

Cotton is an important commercial product in the US and around the world. In addition to using cotton to make textiles, the plant is also used as a landscape plant in states that allow it. Cotton plants have surprisingly pretty, hibiscus-like flowers that start out white, turn deep pink and then become cotton bolls. In this article, we discuss how to prepare cotton seeds for planting in your landscape. We also provide information to help you plant cotton seed and raise the plants…