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Perennial / Annual • Commercial Sugar Crop
Sugarcane (Ganna)
Saccharum officinarum
High water requirement crop. Modern drip automation based on soil sensors saves up to 50% water while increasing sugar recovery.
Optimal Temperature
20°C - 38°C
Ideal Soil Moisture
55% - 80%
Daily Sunlight
8+ Hours/day
Growth Cycle
300 - 365 days
Soil Type & Fertilizer Ratios
Recommended Soil:
Deep, rich loamy soil with minimum 1-meter depth and excellent drainage.
Recommended NPK Ratio:250:115:115 kg/ha
Irrigation Scheduling & Water Requirements
Irrigate every 8-10 days in summer and 12-15 days in winter. Critical during formative vegetative phase (60-150 days).
Common Pests & Disease Vulnerabilities
- Red Rot (Colletotrichum falcatum)
- Early Shoot Borer
- Pyrilla bug
- Top Borer
Optimal Harvesting Signs & Post-Harvest Handling
Harvest when juice brix refractometer reading reaches 18-20% and leaves begin drying naturally.