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Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) is a shrub or subshrub that can grow up to 2 meters in height and thrives in full sun with moist soil, adapting well to light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) conditions. Upland Cotton (Latin: Gossypium hirsutum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Upland Cotton is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Upland Cotton is a member native to ARU, BZE, CLM, COS, ECU, and ELS. Upland Cotton thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Upland Cotton grows best in USDA zone 5-10, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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