Question

Describe the geographical conditions for the cultivation of cotton in India.

Answer 1

• Temperature must be between 20 to 30 degree centigrade.
• At least 210 days of frost free time.
• Rainfall during and after sowing season and warm/dry conditions after flowering time.
• Moderate rainfall between 50-75 cm.
• Black soil / Regur soil in the Deccan trap is best suitable for cotton cultivation.