Cotton production areas: Cotton is grown in warm regions with high temperatures and favorable sunshine. Cotton is grown in areas with low humidity. In addition, areas that are too rainy or frozen are not favorable for cotton cultivation. Africa, India, Australia and the Americas are among the regions where cotton is a commonly grown crop (Cotton Australia, 2013). Crop Cycle Dates Cotton is generally grown as an annual crop which depends on spring and summer in a particular region. . Warmer and longer summers allow for better cotton yields since temperatures are high and favorable for cultivation. For example, in Australia, August and September are spent on land preparation, while September, October and November are spent on planting (Cotton Australia, 2013). The plants then grow from November to February then harvested and marketed between March and May. This is a typical cotton cycle that changes depending on the season in the region. Climate Requirements Cotton grows well in warm areas with good sunlight for 4 to 5 months. Cotton makes ...