Weather and disease problems frequently contribute to cotton stand losses. When adverse conditions result in poor emergence or uneven thinning, replanting may be necessary. Decisions regarding replanting should be based on objective evaluations of the remaining stand, stand uniformity, condition of the surviving plants and the costs associated with replanting. Inadequate, skippy stands are usually the primary considerations in the replant decision. Once the decision to replant has been made, consideration must be given to fine tuning the production system to optimize productivity of late planted cotton.