GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

GEOBIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
which fibre requires frost free days to grow?
A
cotton
B
jute
C
nylon
D
none of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Two major fibre crops are jute and cotton. Jute grows well on alluvial soil and requires high temperature, heavy rainfall and humid climate. Cotton requires high temperature, light rainfall, two hundred and ten frost-free days and bright sunshine for its growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -210 frost free days are required for the growth of cotton.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hint: Cotton is a kharif crop that requires a high temperature, moderate rainfall or irrigation, and 210 days without freezing frost to mature. We like to use fertiliser or plants in sandy soil that is extremely rich. Cotton is vulnerable to both chilly temperatures and too much moisture in the soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cotton crops requires 200 frost free days during growing period. The temperature should not be less than 20 degree celsius.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cotton is a plant that needs a long frost-free period, a lot of heat and plenty of sunshine. It prefers warm and humid climate.

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