How to take care of sugarcane so that it grows tall and big?

Fruit cane generally refers to sugarcane , which is widely grown in some southern regions of China, such as Hainan, Guangdong, Sichuan, Yunnan, etc. So how to take care of fruit cane so that it grows tall and big? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Sugarcane peeling

Sugarcane generally undergoes 2-3 leaf stripping operations during its entire growth process. Leaves will grow at each node of sugarcane. As the sugarcane grows taller and joints, there will be more and more leaves, and the leaves at the bottom will gradually turn yellow. If the lower leaves are not peeled off in time, they may provide a breeding and growth place for some pests, affecting the normal growth of the sugarcane plants. Sugarcane leaf stripping can provide good ventilation and light transmission effects in the sugarcane fields, and improve the photosynthesis effect of sugarcane plants.

2. Prevent lodging

Another major factor affecting sugarcane production is sugarcane lodging. There are many reasons for sugarcane lodging. On the one hand, in pursuit of quality, the soil in the sugarcane fields is relatively loose, which can easily cause the sugarcane to fall over. On the other hand, sugarcane itself is tall and straight, so if there is strong wind, it is inevitable that it will fall over or break. In order to ensure the quality of sugarcane and ensure that the sugarcane can grow taller, it is very necessary to build anti-lodging racks in the sugarcane fields. Although adding anti-lodging racks may increase production costs, the preventive effect is far greater than this value.

3. Water and fertilizer management

Sugarcane requires a lot of water, so it should be irrigated in time to keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. The soil moisture should be around 70% of the maximum water holding capacity. During the elongation period, you can apply heavy stem fertilizers and apply urea to promote stem and leaf growth, applying 10 to 15 kilograms per mu; apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to enhance the plant's resistance to stress, apply 5 to 10 kilograms of potassium sulfate or potassium nitrate per mu. Fertilization can be done every 15 to 20 days. Pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently to avoid root burn.

4. Soil management

Large soil mounding can stabilize sugarcane plants and prevent them from falling over, while also increasing the sugarcane's ability to absorb nutrients. After fertilization, the soil between the rows is covered next to the base of the sugarcane plants to form a tile-shaped bed surface, with furrows forming between the original rows.

5. Pest and disease control

Adhere to the principle of "prevention first, prevention and control combined", and mainly prevent and control smut and heart rot during the elongation period. Once discovered, the diseased plants should be eradicated in time, removed from the sugarcane fields and burned in a centralized manner to prevent infection. The main pests are aphids and thrips. Inspections should be strengthened to detect signs of pests early. Imidacloprid, acetamiprid, thiamethoxam and other pesticides can be used for spray control.

That’s it