The arrival of fall means cotton picking time is around the
corner.
Across the Valley, cotton growers are preparing the final
step before it’s time to pick the fiber. We’re talking about using harvest aids
to defoliate the cotton plants in the field.
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| A lot of cotton is ready for defoliation. |
Our cotton and alfalfa field scout Carlos Silva reports that
some growers have started applying defoliants and more farmers expect to begin
treatments this week. Caution signs warning workers and the public about the
upcoming chemical applications are popping up along the border of the fields
every day. (A few days of steady winds last week forced some growers to
postpone applications.) Two to three weeks after defoliation, the crop will be
ready for picking.
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| Warning signs going up before cotton defoliation. |
To the uninitiated, defoliation is the typical cotton
production management practice designed to prepare the crop for harvest and boost the quality
of the fiber.
Defoliation helps the mature bolls open fully and ensures that lint is free from leaves and other trash. On the other hand, immature bolls will stay immature. The treatment causes the leaves to drop and plant to start drying. This helps the harvesting machines pick the cotton cleanly off the plants and lessen the amount of leaves and debris (we call it trash) collected during the harvest.
Cotton experts like to describe defoliation as an art and a
science. Defoliate too soon and your yields could suffer because of an
abundance of immature bolls. Defoliate too late and you could suffer insect
damage. A lot dollars are hinging on making the right decision. To read more
about this topic, go to UC IPM online and check out timing cotton defoliation.
The annual Cotton
Tour is coming up next month. This popular free event is a unique
opportunity to get an inside look at cotton production – from the field to the
gin. Set for Tuesday, October 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the tour begins at the Best Western
Apricot Inn at Interstate 5 and West Panoche Road, about 23 miles southwest of Firebaugh. Go to the Sustainable Cotton Project website to reserve a spot. Spread the word to your
friends. Space is limited.
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