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How do I treat sugar cane that is diseased?

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If you notice disease on your sugar cane, cut away the affected area to prevent it from spreading. It's best if you prevent disease by sanitizing your gardening and harvesting tools with rubbing alcohol

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Does sugar cane need a lot of water?

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Sugar cane should be watered throughout the growing season, especially during the hotter summer months. Sugarcane is sensitive to overwatering in its youngest stage of growth, so don't overdo it when your plants are young.

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How long does it take sugarcane to grow?

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It takes about a year to fully grow sugarcane. Some species can take about a year and a half.

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What is the name of this planting method?

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Vegetative propagation by using cuttings. In this method, planting material is taken from actively growing young plants. The age of the plant used for propagation should be around 10 months. Avoid using planting material from old stools to prevent spread of pests and diseases.

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How long does it take from the time sugar cane is planted until it is harvested?

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That depends upon the weather and how much sugar you want in your cane. Generally, most varieties mature in about 10-14 months.

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Where do the seeds come from?

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There is no seed. The sugar cane itself is all that is needed. Just read the first 3 below.

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When is the best time to plant sugar cane from a seed?

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Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

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Can I replant sugarcane in same spot?

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Yes, if the soil is nutritious you can replant it over and over again. Make sure you continue to fertilize.

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Does the sugar syrup need to be refrigerated if I open the canning jar?

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No. Sugarcane syrup will stay good for years at room temperature. If you refrigerate it, it will thicken and be very slow to pour.

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How much spacing should there be between the rows of sugar cane?

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Plant the whole stalks as close as you wish, perhaps about 6" apart. Each joint will develop plants.

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For planting sugarcane, which climatic conditions are most suitable?

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Warm or tropical weather. Or plant in a large container that you can move to a greenhouse, garage, or other warmer building when the frost comes.

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What low temperature will kill my sugar cane tree?

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Low temperature will never kill your sugar cane. It will only be dormant and will regrow when the weather permits.

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Can I get growing sugar cane at an Asian market meant for food? Will it grow?

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Yes, press it for juice, chew it, or plant it. All the same stalk of Sugarcane.

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To grow sugar cane, how many inches from plane to plane would it take?

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You should allow about 12-14 feet between each plane.

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Can I plant sugar cane in a large pot?

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A pot is not advisable at all. It is better to plant in fertile soil so that it will grow to its maximum potential.

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I have just planted 3 hectares of sugar cane. Can I spray the new shoots with a water/bio/fertilizer mix?

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Yes, but use smaller doses, and increase the dose as they grow while monitoring their health.

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When do I plant a newly harvested sugar cane stalk?

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It's best to start in February. You can plant them then. They will eventually sprout my March or April and you can harvest them in the fall.

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How is the first sugarcane grown without seeds?

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You take a sugar cane and cut it up into 1 foot sections, placing them in a 4 inch deep trench horizontally.

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Will the roots of sugar cane spread like bamboo?

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It will not "spread" from rhizomes (underground roots) like bamboo; however, if a stalk falls properly (by wind or weight) and is able to germinate roots into the soil at a nodule, it can spread by this method.

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What is the profit potential for sugar cane? Where can I sell it?

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Unless you have a huge farm close to a sugar mill, the only way to profit is to sell it stalk by stalk in the fall at local farmers markets or using online local selling sites.

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If I add the nitrogen fertilizer while planting the sugar cane, will it work better?

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No. In fact, it may burn the young growth. Wait several months until it is established.

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