Cotton Seeds
Plant cotton seed in an area of full sun, because cotton will not do well in shaded areas.
It is important to not plant cotton seed outside if the temperature is going to be below 55 degrees.
Plant the seeds about 1 inch deep into moist soil.
Place a seed every 3 inches and place rows approximately 30 inches apart.
During germination, do not over-water and do not let the soil become hard and dry, either.
Once the cotton has emerged, thin out the growth so that there is a plant every 6 inches.
After the cotton has emerged, you may need to spray a garden insecticide. We recommend the chemical acephate.
As the cotton grows you may need to spray again.
Water once a week until the cotton starts to put on fruit, then water it twice a week.