Climate / Temperature: The ideal temperature for cultivating cotton is between 20-30 degrees Celsius. At this temperature range, the cotton crop develops well.

Water Demand:

Cotton requires 5-7 irrigations, especially during the flowering and fruiting stages. Maintaining soil moisture is crucial for effective water management.

Soil: Cotton grows best in soil with a pH level of 6-8. Deep, fertile soil with good drainage is considered the most suitable. Sandy, saline, or waterlogged soils are not ideal for cotton cultivation. The soil depth should not be less than 20-25 centimeters.

Major Varieties:

• RCH134Bt: This is the highest-yielding BT variety of cotton, averaging 11.5 quintals per acre, and is resistant to caterpillars.
• RCH 317Bt: A high-yielding BT variety resistant to spotted and American bollworms, ready in 160-165 days. It has a fruit weight of 3.8 grams, with an average yield of 10.5 quintals per acre, yielding 33.9% lint after ginning.
• MRC 6301Bt: Another high-yielding BT variety, also resistant to spotted and American bollworms. It matures in 160-165 days, with a fruit weight of 4.3 grams and an average yield of 10 quintals per acre, producing 34.7% lint after ginning.
• MRC 6304BT: This high-yielding BT variety is resistant to both spotted and American bollworms. It matures in 160-165 days, with a fruit weight of 3.9 grams and an average yield of 10.1 quintals per acre, yielding 35.2% lint after ginning.
• Ankur 651: This variety is resistant to bacterial blight and has an average plant height of 97 cm. It matures in 170 days and is suitable for cotton-wheat cropping cycles, yielding an average of 7 quintals per acre and 35.2% lint after ginning.
• Whitegold: A hybrid variety resistant to bacterial blight, with dark green, broad, finger-like leaves. The plant height is 125 cm, maturing in 180 days with an average yield of 6.5 quintals per acre, producing 30% lint after ginning.
• LHH 144: Another hybrid variety, resistant to bacterial blight, with okra-like leaves and an average fruit weight of 5.5 grams. It matures in 180 days, suitable for cotton-wheat cropping cycles, yielding an average of 7.6 quintals per acre, producing 33% lint after ginning.
• F1861: This variety is tolerant to bacterial blight, with an average plant height of 135 cm. It matures in 180 days, yielding an average of 6.5 quintals per acre and producing 33.5% lint after ginning.
• F1378: Known for its high yield, this variety has a plant height of 150 cm and produces large, round fruits. It matures in 180 days, with an average yield of 10 quintals per acre and 35.5% lint after ginning.
• F846: An intermediate density variety, with a plant height of approximately 134 cm. It matures in 180 days, with an average yield of 11 quintals per acre, producing 35.3% lint after ginning.
• LHH 1556: A fast-maturing variety with a plant height of about 140 cm and light green leaves. It matures in 165 days, yielding an average of 8.5 quintals per acre.
• Moti: A drought-resistant hybrid variety with a plant height of approximately 164 cm. It has narrow leaves and white flowers, with large fruits. This variety matures in 165 days, yielding an average of 8.45 quintals per acre, producing 38.6% lint after ginning.
• LD 694: A native cotton variety with narrow leaves and pink flowers, producing large fruits. It matures in 170 days, yielding an average of 7 quintals per acre and producing 40.9% lint after ginning. It is drought-resistant and resistant to bacterial blight.
• LD 327: A high-yielding variety with reddish-brown plants and narrow leaves. It produces pink flowers and large fruits, maturing in 175 days, with an average yield of 11.5 quintals per acre and 41.9% lint after ginning.

Indigenous Varieties:

• LD 1019: This variety is resistant to leaf scorch disease, with an average yield of 8.6 quintals per acre. It requires 2-3 pickings, with fiber length of 22.6 mm, yielding 35.77% lint after ginning.
• FMDH 9: This variety has green plants with narrow, finger-like leaves and white flowers. The fruits are medium-sized and mature in 160 days, being resistant to bacterial blight and whiteflies. It yields an average of 10 quintals per acre and produces 37.3% lint after ginning, with fiber length of 23.4 mm.
• FDK 124: A high-yielding and early-maturing variety, with narrow, finger-like green leaves. It matures in 160 days, being resistant to bacterial blight and whiteflies, with an average yield of 9.3 quintals per acre and producing 36.4% lint after ginning, with fiber length of 21 mm.

Sowing of Crops:

• Sowing Time: The optimal time for sowing is in April.
• Spacing: Maintain a spacing of 75x15 cm for American cotton in irrigated conditions and 60x30 cm for indigenous cotton.
• Seed Depth: Seeds should be sown at a depth of 5 centimeters.