what conditions are required for sugarcane cultivation?
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Give the Geographical requirements for the cultivation of Sugarcane.
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It can be grown on a variety of soils, but alluvial clayey loam of the Indo-Gangetic plains are ideal for its growth. It is also grown in black soil in the South. It can grow in any type of soil as long as the soil can retain moisture. The soil should be rich in nitrogen, calcium and phosphorous.It requires temperature between 20
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C. For ripening and harvesting, dry winter is ideal. It needs rainfall of 100-155 cm distributed throughout the year.
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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. ADVERTISEMENTS: In many areas water is partly supplemented by the canals.