How is Organic Cotton grown?
Organic Cotton farming starts with the soil. Using natural compost, frequent crop rotations and crop cover strategies, the soil is kept healthy and productive full of natural nutrients and vital minerals. Weeds are controlled by innovative farm machinery, hand labor or flame devices rather than herbicide applications. Rather than attempting to eradicate all insects with chemicals, Organic farmers cultivate a diversity of natural enemies that prey on insect pests, and lure pests away from Cotton by planting trap crops. Insect pests can be effectively kept in balance with well-timed introduction of beneficial insects to fields.
