Harvesting of sugar cane typically begins in late August or early September and continues through December.
sugar cane
Saccharum officinarum
Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) is a tall tropical grass, native to South and Southeast Asia, that is widely cultivated for its edible sweet, fibrous stalks. It can grow up to 6 meters tall, with leaves up to 1 meter long. The stems are rich in sucrose, glucose and fructose which are used to sweeten food and drinks. The fibrous stalks are also edible and can be made into paper, fabrics and rope. Various parts of the plant can be used to produce sugar, alcohol and fuel. Sugar cane is a resilient plant, highly resistant to disease and pests.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 10
Flowers:
White to gray Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
watering
Sugar cane should be watered on a regular basis, approximately 2 to 3 times per week. Depending on the plant's pot size and the temperature and humidity in the area, it may be necessary to adjust the amount and frequency of watering. Generally, when the top 1-2 inches of soil become dry, it is time to water your sugar cane. When watering, it is important to thoroughly moisten the soil to ensure that water is reaching the entire root system. Allow the water to drain completely, then empty any excess water that has collected in the pot or saucer.
sunlight
Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) plants need a great deal of direct sunlight, 6 to 8 hours daily, in order to grow and produce crop. Direct morning sun and evening light is a requirement and shade at midday is beneficial. Partial shade during very hot periods (like midday in the summer) may be necessary if temperatures are too high. The plant should also be far away from walls and other tall structures, as this will limit the amount of direct light they receive.
pruning
When it comes to pruning sugar cane, it is usually done during the winter season. Pruning is done to stimulate the production of new shoots and encourage the growth of a denser crop. The amount of pruning needed depends on the variety of sugar cane and the climate. Generally, the shoots should be pruned when they reach the length of 8-10 feet (2.4-3 m). The main stems should be cut back far enough to allow for new shoots to emerge, but not so far as to set back the growth of the cane.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Sugar cane typically starts flowering in April or May.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of sugar cane typically begins in late August or early September and continues through December.
