Sugarcane is best grown in zones 8-12, with temperatures 70-95 degrees F for an extended period of time, and can withstand some light frosts.
Botanical Information
Taxonomy
Saccharum officinarum
History
Physical Description
- fast-growing
- 3-5m tall
- perennial
- looks like a grass
Varieties & Cultivars
Categories or Types of Sugarcane
Colors Available
Varieties
Growth Requirements
Climate & Temperature Requirements
Air Temperature
Soil Temperature
Humidity
Day Length or Light Requirements
Site Conditions Favored
Soil Requirements
Soil Texture
pH
Nutrient Requirements
Propagation
Methods of propagation
Seed
- does produce some seed, but not a reliable form of propagation
Division
Cuttings
- most reliable form of propagation
- each cutting should have at least two nodes on it
- rooting temperatures: 68-86 degrees F
- cuttings should not be wrinkled
- light requirements: either shade or light (doesn’t matter)
- in water:
- stand cutting up in water
- should produce roots from around the node and the water-end of the stalk in 1-2 weeks
- move to soil & full sun in about one month
- in soil:
- loose & fluffy, well-draining soil
- can be stuck upright in the ground (leaving about 1/3 above ground), or buried laying down – very lightly, only a little bit of soil covering them
- keep moist
Transplanting or Potting Up
Seed Saving
Planting Out
Bed Prep & Soil Amendments
Bed Spacing
Row Spacing
Planting Depth
Alternative Bed Methods
Container Gardening
Routine Cultivation & Maintenance
Water Requirements
Fertilization Recommendations
Mulching & Weeding
Pinching or Pruning & Dividing
Support
Winterizing
Companion Planting
Helpful Companions
Harmful Companions
Companion to..
Pests, Diseases & Problems
Common Pests
Common Diseases
Symptoms
Whole Plant
Leaves
Stem/Trunk
Flowers
Fruit
Roots
Harvesting & Storage
Edible Parts of the Plant
Yield
Days to Harvest / Harvest Timing
- can be harvested anytime, but best after blooming
Harvest Methods
Storage of harvest
Fresh
Canned
Frozen
Pickled
Dried
Cooking
Nutritional Benefits & Values
Toxicity
Cooking
Preparation
Cooking Methods
Recipes (link to …/category/recipes/tag/[plantname])
Resources
Information for this article was taken from these sources:
- https://www.canarius.com/blog/how-to-root-sugarcane-cuttings-2/
