Cotton Seeds – Sea Island Brown

Sea Island Brown Cotton is a rare and heritage variety known for its naturally warm brown fibers and excellent spinning quality. This cotton type produces soft, silky lint with a rich earthy hue that requires no artificial dyeing. Valued by artisans and home growers, Sea Island Brown Cotton grows well in warm climates and is an excellent choice for sustainable textile cultivation or ornamental garden displays. The plants are hardy, drought-tolerant, and yield fluffy bolls filled with naturally colored fibers.

Features:

• Produces natural brown-colored cotton fibers with silky texture.

• Excellent for eco-friendly and natural fabric projects.

• High-quality fiber with superior softness and strength.

• Easy to cultivate in warm, sunny regions.

• Drought-tolerant and resilient once established.

• Can be grown for decorative or fiber purposes.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Gossypium barbadense

• Common Name (US): Cotton

• Variety: Sea Island Brown

• Plant Type: Perennial (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Fiber Color: Natural brown

• Growth Habit: Upright shrub

• Plant Height: 3–5 feet (90–150 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile loam soil

• Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 150–180 days

• Sowing Method: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Temperature Requirement: Warm climate; soil temperature above 65°F (18°C) for germination

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (annual in cooler zones)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 8–9: April to June

  • Zones 10–11: February to April

  • Zones below 8: Start indoors in May and transplant after frost

• Harvest Period: Late Summer to Fall

• Uses: Spinning, weaving, craft projects, ornamental garden planting