Abstract
Three experiments were conducted to ascertain the yield performance and water use efficiency of cotton
(Gossypium hirsutum L.) sown in different planting methods during the year 2005, at three different locations in
cotton zone of Punjab (Pakistan) province in case of different planting methods The planting methods were, flat
planting and no earthing up, flat planting and earthing up after 1st irrigation (35 days after planting) , flat planting
and alternate row earthing up after 1st irrigation, flat planting in 112.5/37.5 cm apart paired rows and earthing up
after 1st irrigation, ridge planting and bed planting. Cotton crop obtained a maximum benefit from the available
water at all three locations in flat planting with alternate row earthing up method by giving a maximum water use
efficiency of 5.63 kg ha-1 mm-1and maximum seed cotton yield of 2991 kg ha -
