{"product_id":"trees-cotton-creole-brown-1345","title":"Trees Cotton White (Sea Island Cotton) Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGossypium barbadense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heritage cotton species producing exceptionally long, silky fibres with a natural sheen. Native to South America and the Caribbean, it belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae), related to hibiscus and okra. Sea Island cotton was once prized for the world’s finest textiles and remains a rare heirloom variety, valued for both its beauty and resilience. This traditional white form produces brilliant white cotton renowned for its exceptional fibre length, softness and strength. Attractive yellow flowers with dark centres are followed by decorative seed pods that split open to reveal the soft white fibre within. Thrives in warm to hot climates with full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown as an annual in cooler regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 12 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropics: September to February\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: September to January\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late spring after frost has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow seed directly or raise seedlings in trays once soil temperatures are consistently warm. Plant 10–15mm deep in fertile, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Keep soil evenly moist during germination and early growth. Cotton prefers warm conditions throughout the growing season and benefits from regular watering during flowering and boll development. Allow bolls to fully mature and open on the plant before harvesting fibre. Approximately 140–180 days to harvest depending on climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe cannot send to WA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649650807002,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/9C23090A-143D-4DCE-AEBF-10AFD80DE443.jpg?v=1781652633","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/trees-cotton-creole-brown-1345","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}