As we enter harvest season many will be looking at cotton defoliation products. The publication below outlines what each products job is. As you look at your profit margins make sure you see what each field needs. You need to know percent open boll, nodes above the upper most white flower and cut some of the bolls you plan to harvest at the top to see if they are mature. Keep the below graphic in mind when pulling the trigger. Don’t loose larger money making bolls on the bottom of the plant while waiting on top bolls to mature. All of these things contribute to the decision to defoliate. If you have questions give your county agent a call.
