state the geographical requirement for growth of sugarcane
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The most important commercial crop of tropical countries is sugarcane. Sugarcane is a member of the grass family, and is a tall tropical variety, with a hard, thick stem and sugar is stored in them.
It is believed that the plant originated in Eastern Asia and was taken to the Middle East and Southern Europe by Arab trades in the Middle Ages.
The Portuguese realised the profits to be made from growing sugar and introduced it to their colonies in Maderia and the Canary islands and later to Brazil in the 16th century. From Brazil it spread to the West Indies and Caribbean countries.
It has also been introduced to Africa (especially Netal in South Africa), Australia, Hawaii and Fiji. Now, sugarcane is cultivated in most of the tropical countries.
Geographical Conditions for Growth:
Sugarcane is a tropical plant, therefore, requires a year warm weather to reach maturity. The areas having temperature of 20° to 26°C and an average rainfall of 150 cm are suitable for its cultivation.
In many areas water is partly supplemented by the canals. Much sunshine is required, particularly at the end of the growing season, to produce cane with high sugar content.
Sugarcane grows well in alluvium and light-clay soil. Moist clay-loam with good drainage is the best soil for cane. As the crop is a valuable one large amount of fertilizers are used to increase the yield. Sugarcane cultivation also needs sufficient capital and labour.
It is believed that the plant originated in Eastern Asia and was taken to the Middle East and Southern Europe by Arab trades in the Middle Ages.
The Portuguese realised the profits to be made from growing sugar and introduced it to their colonies in Maderia and the Canary islands and later to Brazil in the 16th century. From Brazil it spread to the West Indies and Caribbean countries.
It has also been introduced to Africa (especially Netal in South Africa), Australia, Hawaii and Fiji. Now, sugarcane is cultivated in most of the tropical countries.
Geographical Conditions for Growth:
Sugarcane is a tropical plant, therefore, requires a year warm weather to reach maturity. The areas having temperature of 20° to 26°C and an average rainfall of 150 cm are suitable for its cultivation.
In many areas water is partly supplemented by the canals. Much sunshine is required, particularly at the end of the growing season, to produce cane with high sugar content.
Sugarcane grows well in alluvium and light-clay soil. Moist clay-loam with good drainage is the best soil for cane. As the crop is a valuable one large amount of fertilizers are used to increase the yield. Sugarcane cultivation also needs sufficient capital and labour.
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Geographical Conditions for Growth: Sugarcane is a tropical plant, therefore, requires a year warm weather to reach maturity. The areas having temperature of 20° to 26°C and an average rainfall of 150 cm are suitable for its cultivation. Sugarcane grows well in alluvium and light-clay soil.
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Geographical Conditions for Growth: Sugarcane is a tropical plant, therefore, requires a year warm weather to reach maturity. The areas having temperature of 20° to 26°C and an average rainfall of 150 cm are suitable for its cultivation. Sugarcane grows well in alluvium and light-clay soil.
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