Deltapine Introduces Class of 26 Cotton Varieties for the Southeast
Deltapine has officially released its Class of 26 cotton varieties at the annual Deltapine New Product Evaluator Summit held in Hollywood, Florida this past week. The event showcased the latest advancements in genetics and trait technology, with a strong focus on yield performance, fiber quality, and disease resistance tailored to Southeastern growing conditions.
We caught up with Tim Dabbert, Deltapine Cotton Product and Strategy Lead, to learn what producers in the southeast can expect from these new varieties.
“The first one was a Deltapine 2624NR B3-TXF. So this is a root-knot nematode resistant variety in the Thrive-On background. It’s an early to mid-maturing variety adapted to both the upper and the lower southeast. It’s got an excellent fiber package, very good limper scent, very good strength.Excited to see this one out. If you have root-knot nematode issues, this is a good one to try.”
This variety offers growers a strong option where nematode pressure threatens yield, while still delivering fiber quality demanded by the market.
“The next one we have is Delta Pine 2632. So this is also a B3-TXF, so in our ThryvOn package. This is a very high-yielding variety that fits the lower southeast. Mid-maturing with that 32 number. The performance of this is comparable to some of the other leading Bollgard III-XF varieties we have, as well as Bulgar III ThryvOn-XF varieties. So this is probably one of the higher ThryvOn yielding varieties that we have. So we’re excited to get this. It is susceptible to bacterial blight, so for the lower southeast it’s something we need to watch out for. Growers choose to use it, but excellent fiber package on that with a high limper scent.”
Despite disease considerations, Deltapine 2632 stands out for its yield potential and fiber strength.
“The last one is probably one of the best fit for down there, and that’s Deltapine 2635 B3-TXF. This is a really good variety. It is resistant to bacterial blight, so that’ll be really good in the Georgia, Alabama, Florida area. This one has really good fiber. From a belt-wide average, we know we’re running about a 117 length, a 4-6 but we have seen that go a lot. The length and strength get a lot better in local areas.”
Together, the Deltapine Class of 26 cotton varieties provide Southeastern growers with new tools to manage pests, diseases, and yield goals while maintaining premium fiber quality.
Audio Reporting by Dale Sandlin for Southeast AgNet.