Cotton, Pima or Egyptian, (very soft Cotton for Spinners) - Local
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10 seeds Pima Cotton - Gossypium barbadense Cotton, Pima or Egyptian, seed, very soft Cotton 10 seeds for Spinners Primarily for spinning, this cotton is super soft with a lovely shine, - much more so than ordinary cotton that is grown here in Australia in my area (North West Slopes and Plains NSW). I grow it to spin into fibre, for handknits. I collect the seed each year, saving seeds from the softest cotton. I will send you 10 seeds, sow spring, the plant is fairly hardy. In temperate dry climates it likes a little clay in the soil or more frequent watering. Harvest the fluffy bolls after 2 or 3 months before the birds get it for their nests! I've been growing this cotton in Gunnedah (temperate dry climate) for quite some years, but in 2018, I relocated to Queensland, and presently I'm around the Mackay area, and cotton does extremely well here, way better than what it did in Gunnedah. Although I guess it does depend on harvest time; it has to be timed before or after the rainy season, otherwise the bolls tend to be a little squashed and waterlogged. But the plant turns into a perennial here, it just loves the subtropics. There are up to 52 species of cotton in the Gossypium family Gossypium barbadense – Pima Cotton (not grown commercially in Australia, current 2013) Gossypium hirsutum - The most commercially grown cotton species in Australia. The original seeds were obtained from the csiro, Narrabri Ag dept. I was told they are Gossypium barbadense (but as they were doing trials, they may have been crossed to try and obtain a hardier plant, could not say for certain). But in my side by side comparison, shown in photo, this cotton is very much smoother and the fibres are much longer. The feel of it too is very soft compared to the local one. It is clearly Pima. The plant is about 50cm high, but can grow to 1 -2m if soil is at a premium and water is regular. Flowers vary from yellow to pretty pink. Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. Pima cotton is often compared to Egyptian cotton, as both are used in high quality bed sheets and other cotton products. It is considered the next best quality after high quality Egyptian cotton by some authorities. Pima cotton is grown in the American southwest. Not all products bearing the Pima name are made with the finest cotton. The Pima name is now used by cotton-producing nations such as Peru, Australia and Israel. For these seeds: Sow Spring - can be sown in situ, but I prefer to do in a pot. Lightly cover and keep ‘just’ moist until germination (they can rot with too much water) – best to do in the hot before a rain event. When at least 4 true leaves have grown, you can transplant. I like to do it when there is rain about to avoid transplant shock. They will tell you when they need watering, as the leaves will droop. They will grow in soil that has not be enhanced, but if well prepared, they will flourish. I find soil /climate/water all tend to affect the quality of the boll - eg, to dry = poor quality and size of boll. Seeds are usually collected from tree/plant shown in photo, this one was growing at Gunnedah, NSW. Happy to answer any questions you may have. My business mission: is to provide backyard owners with seed of Australian Native plants, in particular ornamental species, with aesthetic attributes, to create good vibes and a sense of peace. And my seller promise; if you purchase from me, I will send it to you. I use recycled packaging. And I make a note of sending more seeds than stated in page listing. Plus I’m a definite advocate for ‘organics’ as much as possible, there are no pesticides at my place!
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Cotton, Pima or Egyptian, (very soft Cotton for Spinners) - Local
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Cotton, Pima or Egyptian, (very soft Cotton for Spinners) - Local
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Cotton, Pima or Egyptian, (very soft Cotton for Spinners) - Local
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Cotton, Pima or Egyptian, (very soft Cotton for Spinners) - Local