In a normal season sowing may continue up to the first week of January in all cotton growing areas except for Karonga where planting may continue up to the end of January. However, a delay of 4 weeks in planting can account for up to 30% loss in yield
Munyengo yabwino kufetsa kukhoza kupitilira mpaka sabata yoyambilira ya January mmadera onse omwe amalima thonje kupatula ku Karonga komwe kubzala kukhoza kupitilira mpaka kumapeto kwa January. Komabe kuchedwa kubzala ndi sabata zinayi kumachepetsa zokolola ndi 30%