Guide to sugarcane planting, care and harvesting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfTIyrGQ8Fc

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10:05:00

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2022

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Sugarcane is a source of raw material to sugar industries and a cash crop to farmers. The crop grows well in warm humid conditions and require 750-1000 mm of rainfall. However, sugarcanes are affected by various pests such as termites, sugar cane borer and diseases such as red rot. Additionally through following proper measure farmers obtain high yields from sugarcane fields. It is also recommended to tie sugarcanes into groups to prevent them from falling during strong winds.

Measures to follow

Start by selecting clay loose soils, thereafter treat cuttings to prevent seed borne diseases. Also plant sugar cuttings during rainy seasons and apply adequate nitrogenous fertilizers to boost plant growth.

Management practices

Always irrigate adequately after planting for proper seed germination and during dry seasons for proper plant growth. However, watering should stop 15 days prior to harvest. Additionally, apply mulches to conserve soil moisture and hoe to earth up soil to plants 3-4 weeks after planting for proper weed control. Furthermore, control pests and diseases and assess maturity of crop before harvesting. Lastly ensure proper transportation of harvested sugarcanes to processing industries.
Sequence from Sequence to Description
00:0001:02Sugarcane is a source of raw material to sugar industries and a cash crop to farmers.
01:0301:38Sugarcane grow in warm humid conditions and require 750-1000 mm of rainfall.
01:3902:46The crop can grow both on clay and on loose soil. There are different varieties of sugarcane.
02:4703:38Treat seeds before planting and plant sugar cuttings during rainy seasons.
03:3904:37Apply adequate nitrogenous fertilizers basing on the planting season.
04:3805:36Irrigate adequately after planting, during dry seasons and stop irrigation 15 days prior to harvest.
05:3706:16Apply mulches to fields, 3-4 weeks after planting hoe and earth up soil to plants.
06:1707:03Tie canes into groups, control pests and diseases after consulting from agricultural officers.
07:0410:05Assess crop maturity before harvesting and ensure proper transportation to processing industries.

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