Sea Island Cotton and other high teir crops

[XxLiveScenexX]

Having trouble growing stuff past the first level. I read the wiki and get that certain things influence others but still am a little confused about it. Can someone explain the fastest way to get heir tier crops, especially cotton?

[staxjax]

I don't feel like repeating myself, but you can read this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1076&p=10778