How is sugar cane grown?
Sugar Cane is a grass that can reach up to 13.1 feet in height and remains the primary source of many rums and fuels.The six species of sugar cane are indigenous to Asia but currently grow in over 100 worldwide countries.SoilAccording to Purdue University, adding lime and compost to the soil prior to planting is extremely beneficial for sugar cane growth. However, sugar cane can tolerate seven types of ground earth, including red, alluvial, organic and two types of black soils as well as brown clay and sandy loams.PlantingSugar cane may be grown by germinating seeds or planting sections of stems, known as setts. This plant should have 4 feet between rows and thrives in full to partial sunlight.Growth CycleThe plant is most frequently an annual but is treated as a perennial in India. The plant regrows from its roots and can therefore grow through multiple cycles, known as ratoons.ClimateSugar cane grows best in tropical or sub-tropical climates and can grow well indoors. Sugar cane prod
