Cotton Picking

Cotton picking is the process of harvesting cotton fibers from the cotton plant. Traditionally, it involved workers manually removing cotton bolls from the plants, often using special tools called cotton pickers or by hand. Today, mechanical cotton pickers are commonly used, which are large machines that efficiently gather cotton fibers, reducing labor and increasing harvest speed. The picked cotton fibers are then processed to produce textiles. The activity is vital in the cotton industry, supporting the production of clothing and other fabric goods worldwide.