Upland Cotton

Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) is a shrub or subshrub that grows up to 2 meters in height and thrives in full sun with moist soil, adapting well to light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) conditions. Native to regions including Aruba, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, French Guiana, and other parts of Central and South America, it is also cultivated in various islands across the Pacific and Caribbean. Known for its edible seeds, Upland Cotton has been an important crop for centuries, valued not only for its fibers but also as a food source. Its distinctive feature lies in its dense, soft hairs covering the seed pods, which are crucial for both its identification and practical uses.