HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -It prefers warm and humid climate. Cotton seeds will have a small germination rate, if the soil temperature is below 60°F (15°C). During active growth, the ideal air temperature is 70 to 100°F (21-37°C). Temperatures well above 100°F are not desirable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cotton therefore does best in areas with a long, hot season. The higher the average temperature (within reason), the faster cotton will grow and develop. The longer and hotter the season, the higher the potential yield.

Detailed explanation-3: -Currently, India is the world’s leading producer of cotton, surpassing China recently. Although yields in India are well below the global average, cotton area in India dwarfs that of any other country, accounting for approximately 40 percent of the world total.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cotton is a warm season crop that needs moderate rainfall. It requires fertile and clayey soil that can hold moisture. The best suited soil for growing cotton is black soil which is found in western and southern India.