Published Apr 17, 2024
Sugarcane grows best in hot, sunny places with lots of rain or irrigation. It can grow in different soil types but prefers well-drained, deep, loamy soil. Good climate and soil help sugarcane thrive.
Use tractors with different tools to plough the soil well. This makes it just right for planting by making ridges and furrows. Doing this helps the soil be ready for planting.
For paired-row planting, you need either 24,000 plants with 2 buds each or 16,000 plants with 3 buds each for one acre. The distance between rows can be 90–120 cm, which depends on how sandy or clay-like the soil is.
Regularly stir the soil in furrows and remove weeds. When the cane grows fast (around 3–4 months), partially hill up soil around the crop rows. Remove older leaves to prevent pests. Tie cane plants to prevent bending.
Farmers should apply the right fertilizers at the right time to address deficiencies in N, P, K, S, Mg, Fe, Zinc, and Boron, ensuring better crop growth and higher sugar recovery.
Sugarcane requires regular shallow irrigation initially, gradually transitioning to longer intervals. Drip irrigation with nutrient solutions can efficiently fulfil both water and nutrient needs throughout growth.