Is sugarcane a fruit or a vegetable?

Is sugarcane a fruit or a vegetable?

Sugarcane is considered a fruit if it is edible. It is an edible fruit with a stem. Usually, sugarcane starts to mature and go on the market in October and November in autumn, but sugarcane that goes on the market in December or January will be sweeter.

Nutritional value of sugarcane

Sugarcane tastes very sweet and contains rich juice. Generally, when eating it, most people just peel off the skin on the stem and then chew it. This is also the most delicious way to eat it. You can also squeeze juice or roast it before eating.

Sugarcane has great medicinal and edible value. Generally, eating it in moderation has good effects on moistening the lungs, relieving coughs and promoting salivation. It can also replenish the body with an appropriate amount of sugar and nutrition, and has a good therapeutic effect on hypoglycemia and sore throat.

Sugarcane Origin and Planting

Sugarcane is grown over a wide area, and its main producing areas are generally in the southern regions of Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan. Among them, the sugarcane produced in Yunnan is the best, with high water and sugar content.

The best time to plant sugarcane is around February to April in spring. It can also be planted in August and September in autumn. Usually, sugarcane is best planted in loose and fertile soil, and the planting environment is best when it is warm and humid.