Why not plant cotton in November?
The seeds of farm crops may be divided into two classes according to the temperatures at which they will germinate or sprout readily and can be safely planted.
Class A. Those seeds that will germinate or sprout at an average temperature of forty-five degrees in the shade, or at about the time the peach and plum trees blossom:
| Barley | Beet | Parsley |
| Oats | Carrot | Parsnip |
| Rye | Cabbage | Onion |
| Wheat | Cauliflower | Pea |
| Red Clover | Endive | Radish |
| Crimson Clover | Kale | Turnip |
| Grasses | Lettuce | Spinach |
These can be planted with safety in the spring as soon as the ground can be prepared, and some of them, if planted in the fall, live through the winter.
Class B. Those seeds that will germinate or sprout at an average temperature of sixty degrees in the shade, or when the apple trees blossom:
| Alfalfa | Soy Bean | Squash |
| Cow Pea | Pole Bean | Cucumber |
| Corn | String Bean | Pumpkin |
| Cotton | Melon | Tomato |
| Egg Plant | Okra | Pepper |
We are now ready to answer the question: What conditions are necessary for seeds to sprout or germinate? These conditions are:
The presence of enough moisture to keep the seed thoroughly soaked.
The presence of fresh air.