In a short season enviroment it is essential to get the crop off to a good start in order for it to mature properly. The test was conducted using two planting dates, early and late May. Temik and Gaucho were compared. Both gave good control of thrips. Lint percent was reduced with both insecticide treatments the first year. Fiber quality remained unchanged except for length which was shortened some years. Temik along with Ridomil, PGRIV, and starter fertilizer had little effect upon plant growth. Lint percent was increased with the application of Ridomil most years. Yields and fiber properties were unchanged by the Temik along with PGRIV and starter fertilizer treatments. Ridomil gave a slight yield increase.