Cotton is one of the most profitable crops in Farming Simulator 25. However, its cultivation requires special equipment and careful planning. Only then can you get a good profit from growing this crop.

Be sure to check out this guide, where we cover the important nuances of planting, processing and growing cotton. Perhaps the information from it will be useful to you and will allow you to raise the income from cotton in the game to a higher level!

Soil preparation

You can not plant any crop without first cultivating the field! The first step is to plow the field and remove the remains of the previous harvest to improve the soil structure. Get a plow if you have not already bought one.  It will help you plow the field so that the plants grow better! The Lemken Titan 18 plow, for example, will work well in your field.

 

Or you can buy a cheaper model like the Pottinger Servo 25. The main thing to consider is that for large fields it is better to use large plows, because this way you save a lot of time.

In addition, in some cases liming will be necessary - this will increase the acidity of the soil and ensure better yields. Special spreaders are used for liming the field, which can also be purchased at an agricultural equipment store.

 

Look carefully at what the spreader is designed for. Not every spreader is suitable for lime. The Bredal K105 spreader does an excellent job of liming the field.

After that, apply fertilizer to prepare the soil for planting. Use a special fertilizer spreader, which can be found in the store under fertilizer spreaders. Only each type of fertilizer requires a special tool. For example, for liquid fertilizers you will need a sprayer, while solid fertilizers are applied to the fields with spreaders. Read the article about fertilizer types in FS25 on our website to get a better understanding of this topic, because it is a very important step in field cultivation. 

These steps are the same for most crops, including cotton, and allow you to create ideal conditions for plant growth.

Planting cotton

To plant cotton, you will need a specialized planter. There are several models available at the store that are available for this crop. Ordinary planters used for planting oats or spinach will not work here. Pay attention to the cotton icon in the equipment description when selecting a planter.

Some models also support simultaneous fertilization and you will not have to buy additional equipment separately.

After purchase, load the planter with bags of seed and start planting. It is best to plant cotton in February or March to allow the crop to mature at the optimum time.

Care of the crop

After planting cotton, the field should be carefully cared for. Fertilize the soil regularly to keep yields at 100%. Again, read the article on fertilizers - you can learn more about them here.

From time to time, you need to keep an eye on how the plant is developing in the fields to prevent weeds from developing. If weeds appear in the field, they should be removed using herbicides or mechanical means. Keep in mind that you can disable weed growth in the game settings!

On modified maps, irrigation may be necessary, especially in dry regions. Following these measures will ensure a high harvest.

Harvesting

Cotton requires the use of specialized machinery. You will need one of two cotton harvesters for harvesting: the Case IH Module Express 635 and the John Deere CP690. They are available under Specialty Crops - Cotton Harvesters.

These machines automatically pick the cotton and bale it right in the field. After that, transportation of the bales will be required. This is done using a special trailer, which is also found under “Special Crops”, under the “Cotton Transport” category. It is called the McCormack Cotton Tag Trailer and makes it easy to pick up bales from the field and transport them to a place of sale or storage.

Cotton Sales

There are always favorable prices for cotton on the market! The main thing is to sell it at the right time! According to the price calendar, the best time to sell is February.

Use the map to find the nearest cotton receiving point. You can only sell it at a spinning mill, rope shop or farmers' market.

If you have a large area to grow, it is worth sowing a field of about 2 hectares. This will produce a large crop that will yield a good profit.

If you are just starting out with cotton, it is recommended not to buy machinery but to rent it to save money. Renting will reduce costs in the initial stages and allow you to learn the process before buying expensive equipment.

Tips for successful cotton cultivation

• Invest in equipment. Cotton requires specialized and expensive machinery, but its high market value justifies this investment.

• Plan your crops. Make sure cotton is planted at the right time to avoid crop loss.

• Optimize costs. Use rental machinery to reduce costs at the start.

• Sell at the right time. The best month to sell cotton is February.

• Monitor the condition of the fields. Regular fertilization and weed removal will help achieve maximum yields.

Despite high initial costs, cotton remains one of the most profitable crops. By following this guide, you will be able to effectively manage the process from planting to sale, maximizing income for your farm.