Sugar cane is in the similar family as grass, and grows in
the form of tall, thin stalks, or canes. Sugar cane is planted in ruts on its
side in the fall. It requires no preservation over the winter, and in mechanism
you'll be greet with sugar cane develop that will grow as tall as bamboo.
Harvested sugar wicker can be made into delicious syrup. Select healthy
sugar cane plants. Sugar
cane is easiest to find all through the return season, in late summer and early
fall. If you can't find sugar cane plants at your local garden center, it can
often be found at wayside stands and farmer's markets. Asian groceries also
often supply sugar cane plants. Look for long, thick stems, which are more
likely to produce vigorous new plants. The stems have joints, and a new plant will
sprout from each one. Keeping this in mind, buy as many stems as you need to construct
the size crop you want. Split the sugar cane stems into foot-long
pieces. Leave three to four joints per piece, to make it more likely that
each piece will produce a few sprouts. If the stems have any leaves or flowers,
go ahead and remove them. Dig furrows in a sunny planting spot. Sugar cane stem are plant straight
on their sides, in four-inch deep furrows, or trenches. They need full sun, so
choose an area that isn't shaded. Dig furrows long enough to fit each piece of
cane you're planting, and space the furrows one foot apart.
