Nankeen Cotton: $5
(approx. 6 seeds)

Gossypium hirsutum, also known as American Upland Cotton

These seeds are grown in our South Florida back yard, using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Our soil has been tested for toxins common to our area (lead and nickel) and it's safe. The seed packets are made from junk mail envelopes.

Please note:
I make no claims of medicinal properties of any plant, but merely pass along information originated by others that I judge to be accurate. Please be wise when eating any new plant: do not eat the same plant every day for lenghty periods of time, first test a small amount on yourself for allergic reactions, and do your research. Many herbs should not be taken while pregnant.

This cotton is a pre-1860 heirloom variety called Nankeen that is naturally brown. The color doesn't fade with washing. This hardy variety is said to be easy to spin off the seed. It has short fibers, a long blooming cycle, grows well in dry, poor soil, and has white and pink flowers.

Cotton requires a long, warm, growing season to mature properly. Seed germinates in 7 to 21 days. Plants take about 150 days to mature a crop of bolls and grow to a height of 48" - 60".

It is the customer's responsibility to comply with state regulations, if any. I cannot ship these seeds to AZ, CA, GA or MS.