describe the geographical condition required for the growth of sugarcane name the major sugarcane producing states of North India
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Temperature: The ideal temperature for the cultivation of sugarcane is 27°Celsius.
Rainfall: 100 cm to 175 cm rainfall is ideal for sugarcane production. In tropical and sub-tropical or regions sugarcane is grown abundantly due to the lengthening of the period of rainy season. Frost is injurious to sugarcane. It can be grown nicely on sea coast as salty wind is good for its fertility for the cultivation of the crop.
Soil: Loamy fertile soil mixed with salt and lime is good for sugarcane production.
Land: Plain land or gentle slope is ideal for sugarcane cultivation. Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane in India, followed by Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
UTTARAKHAND, PUNJAB, HARYANA, GUJARAT AND BIHAR.
Sugarcane is primarily produced in tropical or sub-tropical countries. The most favourable soil for the growth of sugarcane is moist clay loam with good drainage or alluvial, light clay soil. Areas where the temperature ranges from 20°C to 26°C, with average rainfall of 150 cm are suitable for its cultivation. A lot of sunshine is required, particularly at the end of the growing season.
The major sugar producing states of north India are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Assam, Haryana and Gujarat.