Cotton crop maturity in the Texas Panhandle is sometimes limited due to lack of heat unit accumulation. The indeterminate growth habit of cotton, however, may enable earlier crop maturity through proper management. Before Texas Panhandle growers can manage cotton crop maturity, we need a better understanding of maturity patterns in this region. We will discuss cotton crop maturity and physiological cutout in the Texas Panhandle and how it differs from the more traditional Target Development Curve.
