Nuziveedu Seeds Gold Cot NCS-909 BG-II is a hybrid cotton seed variety developed for commercial cotton cultivation. It is characterised by a tall, open plant structure and produces very big, round cotton bolls under suitable growing and crop-management conditions.
Gold Cot offers tolerance to thrips and whitefly and moderate tolerance to jassids. The hybrid also provides desirable fibre characteristics, including approximately 35–36% ginning percentage, 29–30 mm staple length, 31–32 g/tex fibre strength and a micronaire range of approximately 3.5–4.5.
Specifications
Brand: Nuziveedu Seeds
Product Name: Gold Cot
Hybrid Code: NCS-909 BG-II
Crop: Cotton
Seed Type: Hybrid Cotton Seed
Technology: BG-II / Bt-2
Plant Type: Tall & Open
Boll Size: Very Big
Boll Shape: Round
Thrips Reaction: Tolerant
Whitefly Reaction: Tolerant
Jassid Reaction: Moderately Tolerant
Ginning Percentage: Approx. 35–36%
Staple Length: Approx. 29–30 mm
Fibre Strength: Approx. 31–32 g/tex
Micronaire: Approx. 3.5–4.5
Key Features
Popular BG-II hybrid cotton variety from Nuziveedu Seeds.
Tall and open plant architecture.
Produces very big and round cotton bolls.
Tolerant to thrips under suitable field conditions.
Tolerant to whitefly.
Moderately tolerant to jassids.
Good fibre characteristics for commercial cotton production.
Suitable for cultivation in several major cotton-growing regions.
Uses
Suitable for commercial cotton cultivation.
Recommended for farmers cultivating hybrid cotton in suitable regions.
Suitable for cotton production where big boll size and desirable fibre characteristics are preferred.
Can be cultivated using locally recommended cotton agronomic practices.
Plant Characteristics
Gold Cot develops a tall and open plant structure. The open plant habit can provide good canopy arrangement when appropriate plant spacing, nutrition and crop-management practices are followed.
Boll Characteristics
Boll Size: Very Big
Boll Shape: Round
The large, round boll characteristic is one of the important varietal features of NCS-909 Gold Cot. Actual boll development can vary depending on soil fertility, weather, irrigation and crop management.
Pest Tolerance
Thrips: Tolerant
Whitefly: Tolerant
Jassids: Moderately Tolerant
Varietal tolerance does not eliminate the need for regular field monitoring. Farmers should scout the crop regularly and follow locally recommended integrated pest-management practices whenever required.
Fibre Quality
Parameter
Characteristic
Ginning Percentage
Approx. 35–36%
Staple Length
Approx. 29–30 mm
Fibre Strength
Approx. 31–32 g/tex
Micronaire
Approx. 3.5–4.5
Recommended States
Nuziveedu Seeds lists Gold Cot NCS-909 BG-II for recommended cotton-growing areas in:
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
South Rajasthan
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Sowing & Growing Information
Select suitable, well-drained land for cotton cultivation.
Use seeds only from the original sealed Nuziveedu Seeds packet.
Sow during the locally recommended cotton planting period.
Maintain the plant-to-plant and row-to-row spacing recommended on the packet.
Maintain sufficient soil moisture during germination and initial crop establishment.
Apply fertilizers according to soil-test results and local crop recommendations.
Provide irrigation according to crop stage, rainfall and soil conditions.
Control weeds during critical early crop stages.
Monitor the crop regularly for sucking pests and diseases.
Follow all stewardship and resistance-management directions supplied with the BG-II seed packet.
Benefits
Very big and round boll characteristics.
Tall and open plant architecture.
Tolerance to thrips and whitefly.
Moderate tolerance to jassids.
Good staple length and fibre strength characteristics.
Suitable for commercial cotton cultivation in recommended regions.
Crop Management Tips
Maintain uniform plant population throughout the field.
Use balanced crop nutrition based on soil and plant requirements.
Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Regularly scout for thrips, jassids, whitefly and other cotton pests.
Follow integrated pest-management practices according to local recommendations.
Follow all refuge and resistance-management instructions provided with the seed.
Pick opened cotton bolls at the appropriate stage to help maintain fibre quality.
Storage Instructions
Store the seed packet in a cool and dry place.
Protect from excessive heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
Keep the original packet sealed until sowing.
Keep seeds away from children, animals, food and animal feed.
Important Note
Germination, boll size, pest tolerance, fibre quality and crop performance may vary depending on soil type, climate, sowing time, irrigation, crop nutrition, pest pressure and other field-management practices. Always follow the latest recommendations, refuge requirements and instructions printed on the original Nuziveedu Seeds Gold Cot NCS-909 BG-II packet.
