Cotton production involves the cultivation of the cotton plant, primarily for its fibers, which are used to make textiles. The process begins with planting seeds in warm, well-drained soil. After germination, the plants grow and produce fluffy cotton bolls, which contain the cotton fibers. Once the bolls mature, they are harvested, often using machines. The harvested cotton is then ginned to separate the fibers from the seeds. The fibers are baled and sent to textile mills, where they are spun into yarn and woven into fabric, making cotton a vital crop in the textile industry.