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Wild Cotton is a shrub or a small tree that is the most widely grown
species of cotton in the world. It is native to Florida and tropical America.
It is grown commercially as an annual. Most of the cotton produced is grown
from cultivars that are derived from this species. Upland cotton has mid-green,
3-5 lobed leaves on long stalks. Large, light yellow flowers are produced in
the leaf axils. They have 3 large, toothed bracts. Ovate, 3-valved pods contain
seeds with long, white hairs, the cotton for which it is grown. Cotton is easy
to grow and likes moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It grows wild in
coastal areas in southern Florida. Hardy in zones 9-12.
Growing
instructions for upland cotton
1. To
scarify the seeds, sand the seed coat lightly with sandpaper.
2. Soak the
seeds in water for several hours.
3. Put a
mixture of potting soil and sand or perlite into a pot with drainage holes in
the base. The soil should be moist and well-drained.
4. Sow the
seeds on the soil.
5. Cover the
seeds with a layer of soil that is 0.5 inches thick.
6. Water the
seeds. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
7. When the
plants are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.
Nicholas (verified owner) –
Good quality.
Ryan (verified owner) –
Very fast delivery.
Michael (verified owner) –
Good quality.
Mason (verified owner) –
So far so good!
Alan (verified owner) –
I was happy about the quick delivery and that the seeds actually sprouted within 7 days