Cotton cultivation is a crucial agricultural activity in tropical and subtropical regions. To begin, selecting suitable land with fertile and well-drained soil is essential. The land should be thoroughly plowed and cleared of weeds. Seeds are typically sown in late spring or early summer when temperatures reach around 20-25 degrees Celsius, at a depth of 2-3 centimeters.

Cotton requires ample sunlight and adequate moisture, making regular and optimized irrigation very important. During the growth period, monitoring for pests and diseases, such as cotton bollworms and fungi, is crucial. The use of pesticides and organic methods for controlling these issues is recommended.

Cotton is usually harvested 5-6 months after planting in the fall, when the bolls turn brown and the seeds are ready for picking. After harvesting, cotton should be carefully dried and stored in suitable locations to prevent damage and quality degradation. Additionally, practicing crop rotation and using organic fertilizers can enhance both the yield and quality of the product.

On the other hand, Balkh Helmand Company currently cultivates cotton on 1,000 jeribs (200 hectares) of land in Balkh Province, which is uniquely suited for cotton cultivation due to its water, climate, and soil conditions. The goal of this initiative is to obtain high-quality cotton, improve the production of spinning and weaving industries, enhance cotton color, increase fiber length, and address other quality-related issues.

Careful attention during the cotton planting process, controlling the planting flow, managing diseases and pests in a scientific and practical manner, implementing various technical agricultural operations, and adding beneficial materials to both the cotton plant and the soil are all essential components for achieving the goal of producing high-quality cotton.

Additionally, the timing and method of harvesting cotton from the fields are designed to prevent the contamination of cotton with plastic materials, which is one of the major challenges in cotton production. By managing these issues effectively and increasing the area under cultivation, it is possible to achieve high-quality cotton, making it available for users in the spinning and weaving industries. This enables them to provide high-quality fabrics and garments to consumers.