Question

describe the conditions necessary for the cultivation of sugarcane

Answer 1

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1. Sugarcane needs hot and humid climate. Temperature ranging from 21°C to 27°C.

2. Rainfall - 75 cm to 100 cm.

Soil - well drained fertile soil. It can grow on variety of soils such as alluvial, loamy, black

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.