Cotton Crop Guide
Cotton is a major fiber crop in India. It is highly susceptible to bollworm, whitefly, and leaf curl virus. Integrated pest management with biostimulants helps reduce chemical dependency and improve fiber quality.
Growth Timeline
Cotton Growth Stages
Germination
Duration: 7–10 days
Seeds germinate and emerge within a week.
Vegetative Growth
Duration: 40–50 days
Plants develop branches and leaves. Monitor for whitefly and leaf curl.
Flowering
Duration: 30–40 days
Flowers appear and develop into bolls. Critical for pest management.
Boll Development
Duration: 40–50 days
Bolls grow, mature, and open. Protect from bollworm.
Harvest
Duration: 150–180 days from sowing
Pick open bolls in multiple rounds. Ensure fiber quality.
Our Solutions
Recommended Vyoma Products for Cotton
Application Guide
Spray Schedule for Cotton
Protection Guide
Common Pests & Diseases in Cotton
Cotton Leaf Curl Virus
DiseaseSymptoms: Leaves curl upward with enations. Plant becomes stunted.
Recommended: Vyoma Mitra
Bollworm
PestSymptoms: Larvae bore into squares, flowers, and bolls.
Recommended: Vyoma Rudra
Whitefly
PestSymptoms: Small white insects on leaf undersides. Transmits leaf curl virus.
Recommended: Vyoma Rudra
Nutrition Guide
Nutrient Deficiencies in Cotton
Nitrogen Deficiency
Symptoms: Pale leaves, reduced branching
Solution: Apply nitrogen at sowing and 45 days after.
Boron Deficiency
Symptoms: Poor boll setting, boll shedding
Solution: Apply borax foliar spray at flowering.
Feeding Program
Nutrition Schedule for Cotton
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