Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)

Family: Malvaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Gossypium hirsutum is a SHRUB growing to 2 m (6ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant is not wind tolerant.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

nutty flavour when roasted and can be eaten as a snack. — The seeds contain up to 40% protein, they have a nutty flavour when roasted and can be eaten as a snack.; They are also boiled and used like rice in casseroles and soups.; Ground into a powder, they can be added to flour when making bread, cakes etc.; They can also be made into a spread similar to peanut butter.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)