Cotton, known for its soft breathable fibers is one of the most common cultivatable crops and its farming involves a series of different stages from planting to harvesting and processing.
Cotton cultivation
Cotton cultivation begins with land preparation which including ploughing, harrowing and levelling to make a suitable planting bed.
Planting. cotton seeds are sowed in lines either manually or using machines. Adequate spacing between and within rows is crucial for proper growth.
Cotton cultivation requires regular fertilization, irrigation and pest control for proper growth. Farmers need to monitor crop growth and address any issues promptly.
Harvesting. Cotton is harvested mechanically using machines where the machines strip off mature dry cotton bolls or manually using human labor.
Cotton processing
Ginning. This is where after harvesting, the machines separate the cotton fiber from the seeds and other debris.
After, the cotton fibers are cleaned and span into yarn which is used to make various cotton products.
