MAY558
It is a medium-early variety.
Its yield potential is quite high.
It has a shiny fiber criterion and high fiber quality values.
Due to its hairless leaves, it has very good trash shedding properties.
It has a semi-conical plant structure, and the bolls are close to the main stem.
It does not shear due to its cocoon type and opening method.
It has a high percentage of 5-valve bolls.
It is tolerant to Verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt diseases.
Its strong plant structure makes it suitable for mechanical harvesting.
It is recommended for all cotton-growing regions in Turkey.
It has MyFiber Plus Quality Values;
Spinnability Index (SCI): 145 and above.
Micronaire: 3.8 - 4.8 mm.
Fiber Length: 30 - 32 mm and above.
Tenacity: 31 - 35 G/TEX and above.
Gin Yield: 42 - 44%**
(** 40 - 42% with pre-cleaning extraction machines)
May vary depending on region, ecology, and maintenance conditions.


