What conditions are needed for growing sugarcane? Learn the latest growing requirements in one article
As a fruit with extremely high sugar content and abundant water, sugarcane is loved by many people. Its average height is over two meters. As a relatively tall crop, sugarcane has many requirements, and once it is not managed well for a long time, pests and diseases are very likely to occur. Now let us take a look at what conditions are needed to grow sugarcane!
1. Temperature
Sugarcane is a temperature-loving crop. The surrounding temperature needs to be maintained above 18 degrees and below 30 degrees every day, and its growth amount will increase with accumulated temperature. When the temperature is below 20 degrees, the growth rate will become slow, but it is also beneficial to the accumulation of sugar in the body. After the temperature is below 13 degrees, sugarcane will stop growing. Different varieties also have different temperature requirements.
2. Sunlight
98% of the sugar and weight of sugarcane itself is produced by sugarcane leaves through photosynthesis in sunlight, because sugarcane photosynthesis is different from that of other crops; it requires extremely strong sunlight for photosynthesis. The stronger the light, the stronger the photosynthesis. The length of sunlight exposure directly affects sugarcane yield, and the most suitable time in a day is eight hours.
3. Air
During the growth and development of sugarcane, air quality is also inseparable, because sugarcane performs photosynthesis during the day and respiration at night, and both behaviors require carbon dioxide and oxygen. The content of these two gases in the air will also directly affect the growth and development of sugarcane. The soil needs to contain oxygen so that sugarcane can carry out photosynthesis smoothly, so the soil must be aerated.
4. Water
Sugarcane needs a large amount of water from sowing until maturity. People who often eat sugarcane will know that sugarcane stems contain a great deal of water. Water directly affects the sugar content in sugarcane and the final quality, so if there is long-term drought, the water source for sugarcane must be guaranteed. This is especially true during the sugarcane elongation stage, which is the stage when sugarcane needs water the most.
5. Nutrients
Sugarcane grows slowly and takes a long time, but its yield is relatively high, so the relative nutrient consumption is also greater. The length and sweetness of sugarcane have a direct proportional relationship with the amount of nutrients it absorbs, so before planting, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, and topdressing should be added appropriately. Ensure the needed nutrients and improve the yield and quality of sugarcane.
6. Soil
Sugarcane absorbs nutrients and water from the soil, and its roots grow and develop in the soil, making it an important place. The quality of the soil has a great impact on high sugarcane yield. Although sugarcane has strong adaptability, different soils and different levels of fertility mean that sugarcane yield and quality will also differ greatly.
The above six are the conditions that need attention when growing sugarcane. Of course, there are also some other conditions, such as variety. Different varieties are also one of the factors affecting sugarcane yield. Everyone needs to pay attention to the above conditions, because sugarcane is highly sensitive to these factors and they can easily affect sugarcane yield. It is also hoped that this article can help everyone.