Where is the origin of cotton?

1. At present, cotton is planted in many areas of China, mainly in Shandong, Anhui, Henan and Xinjiang, among which Xinjiang is the largest cotton production base, accounting for 50% of the total cotton output in China. The climatic conditions in Xinjiang are very suitable for planting cotton, with dry weather, little rain and plenty of sunshine. Cotton plants can grow to about one or two meters, flowers are white, and it will bear fruit. When the fruit is ripe, the cotton we are familiar with will be exposed.

At first, cotton was planted in subtropical zone. At present, cotton is grown in many provinces and regions in China, mainly in Anhui, Shandong, Hebei and Xinjiang. Among them, Xinjiang is the largest cotton production base in China, and its output can account for 50% of the national cotton quantity. The geographical environment and climate in Xinjiang are very suitable for the growth of cotton. There is little rain, dry weather and abundant sunshine in Xinjiang all the year round, which provides very favorable conditions for cotton breeding.

Cotton plants can usually grow to one or two meters high, and its flowers are white. After the flower blooms, its color turns deep red until it withers. After that, it will leave a green fruit When the cotton fruit is ripe, the familiar cotton is exposed. This kind of cotton also contains cottonseed, which is cotton seed.