Gossypium Cotton Plant: Natural softness and unsuspected virtues

Plant available from April to the end of October

Gossypium Cotton, with its need for a long growing season and
of a specific climate, is an exciting challenge for gardeners. In
In addition to its major contribution to the textile industry, cotton holds
medicinal properties, particularly in strengthening health
bone, a promising discovery for alternative treatments.

• Climate : Ideal in the tropics and subtropics, with adaptation possible in temperate frost-free zones.
• Water : Requires balanced watering, with a preference for regions with at least 700 mm of annual precipitation.
• Soil : Prefers deep, well-drained, fertile soil.
• Harvest : Cotton bolls open at the end of the cycle, requiring dry weather for harvest.

In addition to its textile use, cotton is studied for its potential
medicinal products, particularly against osteoporosis. This little-known application
reinforces interest in Gossypium cotton cultivation, positioning it
like a plant with versatile virtues.

1. Can you grow cotton in a regular garden?
   With the right climatic and soil conditions, it is possible to
   growing cotton on a small scale for experimentation and ornament.
2. Does cotton require a lot of pesticides?
   Conventional cotton cultivation can be demanding in pesticides,
   but alternative methods such as organic cultivation offer
   more sustainable options.
3. What are the most common varieties of cotton?
   Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium herbaceum, Gossypium hirsutum, and Gossypium barbadense are among the most cultivated varieties.
4. How can cotton help bone health?
   Research has shown that certain molecules present in the
   cotton could inhibit bone breakdown, offering potential
   in the treatment of osteoporosis.
5. How to use cotton in a medicinal context?
   Although mainly studied for its fibers, cotton extracts
   are explored for their medicinal applications, particularly in medicine
   traditional and in modern research.