Sáenz Peña, Chaco / Algodón (Cotton)

Total GDD: 3796 (Apr 30)

Day 212 / 212 (100%)

Total GDD: 3796 (Apr 30)

Method: 60°F

7-Day Daily Avg: 6.3

7-Day Projection: 3840 by May 07

Season: Oct 01, 24 - Apr 30, 2025

Growing Degree Days (GDD) track heat accumulation to predict when plants reach growth stages, pests emerge, and diseases become active.

Thresholds mark specific GDD values when events typically occur, with crossing dates showing when your season reaches each milestone.

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Emergence 125 °D

Oct 9, 2024 | Oct 9, 2023 | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 13, 2021

Growth Stage

Cotyledon expansion. Monitor for thrips damage. Assess stand establishment and replant needs.

First Square 450 °D

Oct 31, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 4, 2021

Growth Stage

First fruiting branch initiated. Begin PGR applications if needed. Scout for fleahoppers.

First Bloom 900 °D

Nov 25, 2024 | Nov 22, 2023 | Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 5, 2021

Growth Stage

White flower stage. First harvestable bolls set 45 days later. Peak square production.

Peak Bloom 1500 °D

Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 4, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | Jan 3, 2022

Growth Stage

Maximum flowering and boll set. Manage plant growth balance. Critical irrigation period.

First Open Ball 1950 °D

Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 24, 2023 | Jan 21, 2022

Growth Stage

Bolls opening. Monitor fiber quality development. Time defoliation applications.