what are the favourable condition for growing (a) sugar cane (b) Tea (c) coffee
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(a)water,sunlight,temperature,humidity
(b)climate,relief,labour,soils,shade,capital
(c)climate,temperature or rainfall,shade,soils,economic condition
(a) 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.
(b) The climatic and other geographical conditions for the cultivation of tea are :
i) Nature of climate : Tea grows best in hot and humid climate.
ii) Temperature : General temperature for tea ranges approximately from 16℃ - 35℃ but the best condition is 25℃.
ii) Rainfall : Well-distributed rainfall is needed for growth of tea. A rainfall of 150-250 cm is required.
iii) Land : Hill slopes and rolling plateaus are preferred for tea cultivation.
iv) Soil : Fertile loamy and sandy soil rich in iron are suitable for tea plants.
(c) The climatic and other geographical conditions for the cultivation of coffee are :
i) Nature of climate : Coffee grows best in hot and humid tropical climate. Especially equatorial climate is favourable for coffee cultivation.
ii) Temperature : General temperature for coffee ranges approximately from 20℃ - 25℃ or 28℃.
iii) Rainfall : Well-distributed rainfall is needed for growth of coffee and thus a rainfall of 150-250 cm is required.
iv) Land : Sloping highlands, especially foothills of mountains and hilly slopes are suitable for coffee cultivation.
v) Soil : Coffee grows best in fertile laterite soil and red loamy soil.