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Do I have to cut down sugar cane? Will more cane grow if I leave the plants alone?

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Yes - that is called retoon when the billet (30 cm cane piece) is left in the ground to reproduce. You do this for 3 years maximum, then hoe it out after that time.

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What do you use to cut sugarcane?

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A cutting blade works best. If you do not feel comfortable working with a cutting blade, you can use a machete or a hatchet.

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When is sugarcane available in the southeastern united ststes?

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Sugarcane is usually safe to harvest in late fall. Just make sure to harvest sugarcane before freezing temperatures set in.

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How do you get sugar cane seeds?

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You can purchase sugar cane seeds online or at a local greenhouse.

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How much water does it take to grow a sugarcane plant?

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It depends on the climate in your region. Sugarcane plants retain a lot of water naturally, so you may not have to water them frequently, especially if you live in an area with a lot of rainfall.

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Does the sugar come from inside the plant?

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No, it forms on the roots.

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Did farmers continue to use slaves to harvest sugar cane, even after the repeal of slavery?

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No, you're thinking of cotton. And in some cases, yes, they would treat their former slaves poorly (as they became sharecroppers post-slavery), or not tell them they were free at all.

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How is the sugar cane transported for ethanol?

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The same as with the sugar industry, cane is transported via cane trucks immediately after harvesting to avoid post harvest losses.

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