ch19520_ProdDict_Growth_Teal Production Dictionary Pima Cotton Gossypium barbadense. A type of American cotton with fibers ranging in length from 1 1⁄4 inches to 1 9⁄16 inches, making it “Extra-Long Staple” cotton. Typically grown in California, Arizona, far west Texas, and New Mexico. General Pre-Planting Planting/Early Growing Growth Harvesting Ginning Classing