Cotton is a tropical and subtropical crop that needs: High temperature (above 21°C) Light but well-distributed rainfall or controlled irrigation Around 210 frost-free days for full growth Bright sunshine to help the cotton bolls open and dry properly Cotton is widely grown in India, Pakistan, the USA, China, and Brazil in warm climates. It is a kharif crop in South Asia and forms a major part of the textile industry.
Which crop requires high temperature, light rainfall or irrigation, 210 frost free days and bright sunshine for its growth?
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