Grow a piece of history in your own garden with our Upland Cotton seeds. This is the same heirloom species that has been cultivated for thousands of years, producing the iconic fluffy white bolls used in textiles and crafts. Perfect for gardeners, history buffs, and crafters interested in hand-spinning, this plant is also a unique and beautiful ornamental. Its lovely hibiscus-like flowers give way to the famous bolls, offering a fascinating process to watch from seed to fiber.

⭐ What you'll love

• Grow Your Own Fiber: Produces fluffy, white cotton bolls perfect for spinning and other textile crafts.
• A Living Piece of History: Connect with agricultural history by growing this foundational heirloom crop.
• Unique Ornamental Plant: Offers beautiful flowers and a fascinating growth cycle unlike anything else in the garden.
• Educational & Fun: A fantastic project for families and classrooms to see where fiber comes from.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• USDA Zone: 4-10
• Origin: American Grown
  

⚠️ Important Notice

Before purchasing, please verify that growing cotton is legal in your state. Some states have regulations due to commercial cotton farming.

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.
• Transplanting: Transplant outdoors after the last frost, spacing plants 24-36 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination (7-10 days) and water regularly throughout the season.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.