Indeed, planting sugarcane is a great opportunity for those who wish to enter a market with good chances of profitability. However, to ensure success, it is necessary to adopt some planting techniques to avoid possible losses. Although the initial investment is relatively high, believe me: the return is quite significant. Check out the 7MBoots site for 5 tips on how to successfully plant sugarcane.
Above all, sugarcane cultivation can be carried out year-round. However, first of all, it is necessary to choose the system that will be adopted according to the region of your farm.
- Yearly Cane (12 months) Within this system, the space allocated for sugarcane cultivation is always occupied by the crop. After harvesting, it is necessary to plant a new batch, which will be harvested the following year. Additionally, the most suitable period occurs during the months of September and November.
- Year and a Half Cane (18 months): The hallmark of this system is that the soil needs to rest for several months after harvesting, or the area is kept fallow or used for rotation crops such as peanuts and soybeans. The best period for cultivation occurs between January and March, and development takes place three months after planting. During the winter months, this process can slow down. After seven months of growth, the plant reaches maturity, and the harvest is performed between 16 and 18 months after planting.
- Winter Cane: In principle, this system involves planting sugarcane during the winter months, specifically between June and August. Care must be taken, as cold days can affect the results. A good tip is to use filter cake from furrows, which has between 70% and 80% moisture.
In the national territory, the main types of sugarcane planting are: Manual Planting: this involves placing sugarcane seedlings in pre-made furrows. The average is 10 to 15 tons of seedlings per hectare.
Machinery Planting: This involves using machinery during the process of furrow opening and distribution of sugarcane fragments. Additionally, the harvest is also performed using a mechanized harvester.
Planting with Pre-Germinated Seedlings: In this case, the seedling originates from individual buds of sugarcane. Moreover, within the system, the produced seedlings are also used as planting material.
Without a doubt, one of the most important criteria for the health of sugarcane is spacing; this is because the space between the plants determines how much light, water, and temperature they will receive. In addition, the producer must analyze the type of machinery and planting method used in their farm before making decisions about spacing. One option is to use simple spacing, where the distance between planting rows is 1.10 to 1.50 meters.
In the case of double spacing, the rows alternate in distance, with one being larger than the other. This type of spacing needs to be accompanied by a close-to-soil mechanical cut.
Above all, about three months before starting cultivation, it is essential to analyze the soil at a depth of 40 to 50 cm. This process allows for identifying the soil's components and facilitates understanding the necessary nutrients. Furthermore, the appropriate pH for sugarcane planting is between 5.5 and 6.5. To reduce soil acidity, liming is recommended.
It is crucial that the choice of fertilization method takes into account the data obtained during the soil analysis. Learn more about the two options:
Filter Cake: Composed of approximately 70% moisture and 1.2% to 1.8% phosphorus, filter cake can be used in the furrow when planting sugarcane. It primarily consists of a residue obtained from filtering juice extracted from the rotary filter mill. On average, 20 to 30 tons per hectare are used.
Vinasse: Composed of a residual product from juice distillation to produce ethanol. Additionally, it is rich in organic matter and potassium and can be used as a fertilizer.
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