Education If you would like the Georgia Cotton Commission to attend a school event, please contact us. Cotton Ag Magazine educational documents about cotton What year was cotton first planted in Georgia? Cotton was first planted in Georgia in 1733. Who invented the cotton gin? Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin while visiting Georgia in 1793. About how long is cotton’s growing season? Cotton’s growing season is approximately 140-180 days, which is the longest of any annually planted crop in the country. Serving cotton producers since 1965 Meet us Education Events News Resources Contact Information Home Meet Us Education Events News Resources Contact Us Follow Us Georgia Cotton Commission Address PO Box 1464 Perry, GA 31069 Website Design By Ranch House Designs
