Did You Know??...

Cotton is produced by small trees and shrubs.

Photo Credit: The Western Farm Press

 



It is in the same family as hibiscus, okra and swamp mallow.



The immature flower bud is called a square.
Scientists have found fiber and boil fragments from the Tehuacan Valley of Mexico dating from 7000 years ago!
The plant has been grown and used in India for at least 5000 years!
It is one of the leading crops in the U.S.
The leading cotton-producer is, wait for it, wait for it.....TEXAS!And now you know!


Have a great Monday!