Levant Cotton Plant
Levant Cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) grows up to 6 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Herb
Height
1.5 to 2.0 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Middle East
Climatic Condition
Arid, Semi-arid
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
20 to 40 kg per plant
NPK ratio
20:10:10
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
Fiber, Medicinal
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Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
Brown or black lesions on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves ,Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting and stunted growth
Neem oil, compost tea, improve air circulation, sulfur spray, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage.
Copper-based fungicides Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides