How is sugarcane grown? Analysis of the profit prospects for planting in 2019
When sugarcane is mentioned, everyone is surely familiar with it. Not only does it taste sweet, but it also has high nutritional value. Especially during the Chinese New Year, many people buy a few stalks to entertain relatives and friends. However, since sugarcane has no seeds, many people are curious about how sugarcane is grown. So how is sugarcane grown? Is it profitable to plant in 2019?
I. Introduction to sugarcane:
1. What types of sugarcane are there?
By use, sugarcane can be divided into fruit sugarcane and sugar sugarcane; by appearance, it can be divided into Black Diamond and White Jade sugarcane. In daily life, Black Diamond is more common and is mostly eaten as a fruit. Of course, White Jade sugarcane can also be used as a fruit, but its taste is not as good as Black Diamond.
2. Where is sugarcane a local specialty?
Sugarcane is a local specialty of Guangxi, and its current annual output accounts for more than 60% of the national total, and it is sold to various places. Of course, large amounts are also planted in places such as Guangxi, Fujian, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan, but the output is not as high as that of Guangxi.
II. How is sugarcane grown?
1. Land selection and land preparation: what kind of land is suitable for planting?
Sugarcane is suitable for growing in an environment with deep, loose, fertile soil and good drainage, so when choosing land, try to choose sandy loam soil with good drainage for planting. After choosing the land, dig a planting trench about 40cm deep and about 25cm wide, with each row about 1 meter apart, and apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer in preparation for later planting.
2. Seedling selection: how to choose?
Choose sugarcane with thick stems, a uniform appearance without cracks, no pests or diseases, and good taste as seed, then remove the roots and tips and set them aside for use.
3. Seed soaking and disinfection: how to soak the seed?
Soak the selected seedlings in 2% limewater or clean water for one to two days, then take them out in preparation for planting.
4. Sowing and raising seedlings: how to sow?
(1) Sowing time: February to April.
(2) Sowing method: place the seedlings flat in the trench in order at a plant spacing of 20cm, with the buds facing the two sides, then cover with soil and water lightly.
(3) Planting density: generally plant 5 to 6 seedlings per 1 meter, and 3250 per mu.
5. Field management techniques: how to manage?
(1) Thinning and replanting: after the sugarcane seedlings sprout, remove the seedlings that have not sprouted or are growing weakly, then transplant the dense seedlings over to ensure uniform growth of all seedlings.
(2) Intertillage and soil loosening: after a period of growth, carry out intertillage and soil loosening according to the field growth period. Generally, hilling up three times is enough, and each time you hill up, remove the weeds in the field along the way.
(3) Reasonable watering: sugarcane likes water but is not tolerant of waterlogging, so when watering, just keep the soil moist, but do not water too much, to avoid root rot caused by waterlogging.
(4) Pest and disease control: during the growth period of sugarcane, it is prone to pests and diseases such as red rot, smut, red mealybug, cotton aphid, sugarcane beetle, and sugarcane borer, so preventive measures should be taken in advance. For those already affected by disease, apply the right remedy promptly.
III. Is it profitable to plant sugarcane in 2019?
1. The market price of sugarcane is cheap, generally around 1 yuan per jin. If 3000 seedlings are planted per mu, the seedling cost is about 3000 yuan, and the management fee is 1500 yuan. In addition, each mu can produce 12000 to 18000 jin of sugarcane, so each mu can probably be sold for 12000 to 18000 yuan. After deducting the seedling fee and management fee, one mu can earn about 10000 yuan, so overall, it can still be profitable. However, because market prices are not fixed, the above is only an approximate price, and the specific calculation should still be based on local conditions and the costs paid.
2. Sugarcane has high application value. It can not only be used as a fruit, but can also be used to make sugar. Even the remaining stalks can be used to make feed, feed cattle, feed horses, and so on, so its range of applications is very wide. In addition, with changes in planting area in recent years, it still cannot meet national demand. From this aspect, planting in 2019 is still profitable.
Overall, the method of growing sugarcane is very simple. As long as you choose good seedlings and do a good job in watering, pest and disease control, and other work, you can successfully grow highly sweet sugarcane. In addition, the price of sugarcane is relatively affordable and its range of applications is wide, but the profit from planting is small, so whether planting in 2019 will be profitable is really hard to say. It is recommended that everyone invest cautiously according to their own circumstances.