Nankeen - Cotton
This ancient variety has been cultivated since the American Civil War, and its branches are finer and longer than those of other cotton plants, producing short, coppery-brown fibers. They don't fade, but become brighter and darker with repeated washing.
Originally grown in the Mansfield region of Louisiana, this variety was used to make clothing for slaves.
Unlike modern hybrids, it has a longer flowering cycle, grows well in poor, dry soil and seems to have slightly better insect resistance.
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in the ground
Sow in pots at a temperature of 20°C, 5 weeks before planting. Transplant the whole clump into warm soil, at least 1.5 m apart. Water abundantly at the time of planting, without drowning the roots, to help the plants take root, which can sometimes be tricky.
Cotoniers need light and warmth to reach maturity. In cool climates, it's best to grow them in a greenhouse or under cover and, depending on the soil, water them regularly.
March, April, May
August, September, October
in the ground, in pot, in the greenhouse
sunny
medium
all floor types
furniture, rich, reheated
Gossypium sp.
mid-season
10 seeds
Brown
From 150 to 200 cm
The flowers of the Cotonier offer magnificent colors and make it a very attractive ornamental plant! The seeds contain up to 40% oil! Cold-extracted, this oil is consumed in many parts of the world, and is also used in the manufacture of beauty products and leather finishes. The powerful medicinal properties of this oil have been known since ancient Egypt and India. Virtually odorless, this oil contains 55% polyunsaturated fatty acids, 24% saturated fatty acids, 17% monounsaturated fatty acids and is high in omega 6 and vitamin E. Rich in antioxidants, cotton can be considered a medicinal plant in its own right. Its uses are described in detail in Ayurvedic literature.
