The Latest Guide to Sugarcane Planting Time and Precautions

We have all eaten sugarcane, this fruit, and we like it very much. In the past, we even found peeling it troublesome, but now the market will peel it clean for you, which is simply thoughtful service. So when exactly is sugarcane planted? What problems should be paid attention to when planting it? Let's take a look together with the editor.

Planting Time

The normal planting time for sugarcane is between February and April, but now on the market there is both spring-planted sugarcane and autumn-planted sugarcane. For spring, it is roughly from early February to mid-April, and at the latest it is delayed until mid-April. For autumn sowing, it is basically from August to September, and it cannot be too early, which means planting can only begin at the end of August, and it also cannot be too late.

Precautions

1. Seedling stage management

Seedling stage management is the period from germination to node growth. During this period, the most important thing is to ensure that there are no gaps in the seedlings in the field and that the seedlings are strong. After sugarcane is planted, not all of it will germinate, so gaps in the seedlings will appear. In this case, we must replant missing seedlings in time to ensure uniform seedlings in the field and increase high-yield efficiency. For replanting, rainy days or cloudy days are generally better, as the survival rate will be much higher. At the same time, when planting, we should cover with plastic film to maintain temperature, which can help sugarcane germinate better. When sugarcane grows five or six leaves, the plastic film should be removed in time, and the first fertilization should be carried out. When fertilizing, note that fertilizer should not be poured directly onto the leaves, nor should it be too close to the sugarcane roots, otherwise dead seedlings will appear.

2. Elongation stage management

The elongation stage is the most critical period for sugarcane growth. At this time, sugarcane is growing nodes. We all know that the longer the nodes of sugarcane grow, the taller the sugarcane grows, and the more delicious it is. At the same time, the yield is also higher, so during this period we should pay special attention to fertilization. Generally, at this time, fertilizers that help sugarcane strengthen nodes and promote growth are mainly applied, and the nutrients required during this period are relatively high, so when fertilizing, attention must be paid to using an appropriate amount, neither too much nor too little. Too little will lead to poor nutrition and low yield, while too much will lead to sugarcane rotting or having no sugar content. The elongation stage is generally from June to October, so attention should be paid to preventing waterlogging and drought.

3. Later stage management

The main thing to pay attention to in later stage management is preventing some diseases and pests of sugarcane. Timely targeted prevention and treatment according to the different symptoms shown by sugarcane is helpful for increasing the final yield of sugarcane. At the same time, special care should be taken during harvest. Generally, a small hoe is used to dig a few centimeters before harvesting, and try not to split the sugarcane open when cutting it.

Sugarcane planting actually has stages that complement each other. Each stage is indispensable, so special attention must be paid to each stage. Only in this way can large and good sugarcane grow. The above is the introduction from Qinnong.com to everyone about sugarcane planting time and some small details to pay attention to when planting. If you want to learn more about sugarcane, you can follow our Qinnong.com.