Question

Describe conditions req for growth of sugarcane

Answer 1

The conditions required for the growth of sugarcane are :
I) Temperature should be between 20° to 26°C.
II) An average rainfall of 150 cm is also necessary for its cultivation.

Answer 2

The favourable conditions for the growth of sugarcane are :

i) Temperature : Ideal temperature for growth of sugarcane ranges approximately from 20℃ - 30℃.

ii) Rainfall : Sufficient water is needed for growth of sugarcane and thus a rainfall of 100-150 cm is required

iii) Land : Well drained sloping land is suitable for sugarcane cultivation.

iv) Soil : Sugarcane grows best in fertile loamy soil, black soil and alluvial soil. It does not grow on alkaline soil.

v) Labour : It is a labour intensive method of cultivation. So labourers are needed for cultivation of sugarcane.