DP 1820 B3XF

A Deltapine Variety with Proven Regional Adaptation

One of the biggest strengths of DP 1820 B3XF is its fit for West Texas cotton production.

Bayer specifically lists the variety as widely adapted with excellent yield potential in West Texas, rather than positioning it only for one narrow production environment.

That makes DP 1820 B3XF worth considering across:

• Southern High Plains
• West Texas
• Irrigated acres
• Limited-irrigation production
• Appropriate dryland environments
• Fields where fiber quality is a priority
• Early-mid maturity production systems

Variety placement should still account for soil type, irrigation capacity, disease history, and local trial performance.

Weed & Insect Trait Technology

DP 1820 B3XF carries the Bollgard 3 XtendFlex trait package.

The XtendFlex system provides tolerance to labeled applications of three herbicide active ingredients:

• Dicamba
• Glyphosate
• Glufosinate

Bollgard 3 adds trait-based protection against targeted lepidopteran cotton pests.

The combination gives growers additional tools for building comprehensive weed- and insect-management programs.

Trait technology should always be used according to current herbicide labels, stewardship requirements, refuge requirements, and resistance-management guidelines.

A Good Fit for the High Plains Growing Season

DP 1820 B3XF is classified as an early-mid maturity cotton variety.

That maturity can be useful in West Texas, where cotton production must account for:

• Limited growing season
• Spring temperature swings
• Fall freeze risk
• Variable rainfall
• Irrigation limitations
• Late-season weather

Early-mid maturity provides a balance between allowing the crop enough time to develop strong yield potential while still progressing toward harvest within the High Plains growing season.

Key Features

Excellent West Texas Yield Potential

Bayer identifies excellent yield potential and wide adaptation in West Texas as major strengths of DP 1820 B3XF.

Excellent Fiber Quality

Fiber quality is one of the variety’s defining characteristics, with excellent staple length specifically highlighted by Deltapine.

Bacterial Blight Resistance

DP 1820 B3XF is rated resistant to bacterial blight.

Early-Mid Maturity

The variety provides an early-mid maturity package suited to High Plains production.

Semi-Smooth Leaf

DP 1820 B3XF has a semi-smooth leaf type.

Medium-Tall Plant Height

The variety tends toward a medium-tall plant architecture.

Responsive to PGR Management

Bayer describes DP 1820 B3XF as very responsive to plant growth regulator management, making timely crop monitoring important.

Bollgard 3 XtendFlex

The B3XF trait package provides modern insect protection and herbicide tolerance.

One of the Variety’s Strongest Characteristics

DP 1820 B3XF stands out for its fiber package.

Bayer’s current West Texas product information lists the following performance ranges:

Lint Percentage: 41.7–42.1%

Micronaire: 4.5

Staple: 38.2–38.5

Length Uniformity: 80.3–82.5%

Deltapine specifically identifies excellent fiber quality and staple length as key strengths of the variety.

Actual fiber characteristics will vary with location, weather, irrigation, harvest conditions, and crop management.

Built-In Protection Against an Important Cotton Disease

DP 1820 B3XF is rated resistant to bacterial blight by Deltapine.

Texas A&M AgriLife’s Southern High Plains variety information has also listed DP 1820 B3XF as bacterial blight resistant.

Bacterial blight resistance can be especially valuable where field history or environmental conditions increase disease risk.

Resistance does not eliminate the importance of overall crop management, but it provides growers with another tool for reducing production risk.

Start with Strong, Uniform Emergence

DP 1820 B3XF should be planted into conditions that support rapid and uniform establishment.

Planting Priorities

• Adequate soil temperature
• Favorable short-term weather forecast
• Good seed-to-soil contact
• Uniform seed depth
• Adequate soil moisture
• Population matched to field conditions
• Early-season weed control

Avoid using calendar date alone to determine when to plant.

West Texas soil temperature, moisture, and upcoming weather should all be considered.

Adjust Planter Settings to the Seed Lot

Bayer’s current West Texas information lists DP 1820 B3XF seed size at approximately 5,600–5,900 seeds per pound.

Seed size can influence:

• Pounds of seed required
• Planter calibration
• Seed spacing
• Final population

The desired seeds-per-acre population should be based on:

• Irrigation level
• Row spacing
• Soil type
• Planting date
• Expected yield environment
• Available moisture

Always use the current seed tag when calibrating planting equipment.

What Does DP 1820 B3XF Bring to the Field?

Crop: Upland Cotton

Variety: DP 1820 B3XF

Brand: Deltapine

Trait Package: Bollgard 3 XtendFlex

Relative Maturity: Early-Mid

Regional Fit: West Texas

West Texas Yield Potential: Excellent

Fiber Quality: Excellent

Staple Length: Excellent

Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth

Plant Height: Medium-Tall

Seed Size: Approximately 5,600–5,900 seed/lb.

Bacterial Blight: Resistant

Verticillium Wilt: Moderate Tolerance

Fusarium Wilt: Moderately Susceptible

Root-Knot Nematode: Susceptible

Reniform Nematode: Susceptible

PGR Response: Very Responsive

What is DP 1820 B3XF Cotton?

DP 1820 B3XF is an early-mid maturity Deltapine cotton variety carrying Bollgard 3 XtendFlex technology and positioned for excellent yield and fiber quality potential in West Texas.

What does B3XF mean?

B3XF refers to Bollgard 3 XtendFlex trait technology.

Is DP 1820 B3XF good for West Texas?

Yes. Bayer specifically lists it as widely adapted with excellent yield potential in West Texas.

What maturity is DP 1820 B3XF?

It is an early-mid maturity cotton variety.

Does DP 1820 B3XF have good fiber quality?

Yes. Excellent fiber quality and staple length are two of its major strengths.

Is DP 1820 B3XF resistant to bacterial blight?

Yes. It is rated resistant to bacterial blight.

What is its Verticillium tolerance?

Bayer currently rates DP 1820 B3XF as having moderate tolerance to Verticillium wilt.

Is DP 1820 B3XF nematode resistant?

No. Bayer lists it as susceptible to both Root-Knot and Reniform Nematodes.

How tall is DP 1820 B3XF?

It is characterized as a medium-tall plant.

Does DP 1820 B3XF respond to PGRs?

Yes. Deltapine describes the variety as very responsive to plant growth regulator management.

Has DP 1820 B3XF been tested in West Texas?

Yes. It has extensive West Texas performance history and has been included in Texas A&M AgriLife Southern High Plains variety testing.