A cotton growth state characterized by the presence of first-position blooms almost entirely in the upper canopy of the cotton plant. This is a normal process as the cotton matures at the end of the growing season. This condition may also indicate premature cutout of the crop. Often called bumblebee cotton when this condition occurs abnormally early on short, stressed cotton.
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Blooming Out the Top
Last Updated: November 29, 2007
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