sugarcane in Pakistan

Sugarcane in Pakistan

planting

Fall planting starts from the first week of September and continuous to mid-October in the Punjab and Sindh, while in the KPK. planting is done in October and November. Spring planting starts from mid-February and lasts until the end of March in the Punjab and Sindh.

Seed Rates

Seed Rates Appropriate seed rate and spacing are often ignored by farmers with the result that the optimum plant population which is the key factor in sugarcane production is not achieved in the field. Thick-cane cultivars like BL - 4, and PR - 1000 require a higher seed rate and more space between the rows than thin and medium-cane varieties. population about 60000 canes per acre. Sets should be selected only from new cultivated immature crop as an over mature crop will have a large number of dry scale buds. In the case of dry scale buds it should be treated with lime solution. All sets should be equal in length with 2-3 buds. Sets should be cut with a sharp tool sickle or axe.

Profundity of Planting 

Twofold slice sets are put start to finish in wrinkles at a profundity of 8 – 12 cm and secured with 5 – 6 cm soil. In the dry technique prompt water system is basic and resulting water systems at short interims. 

High temp Water Seed Treatment 

Seed might be treated with high temp water at 52 °C for 30 minutes and with fungicide. This will help in better germination and the control of many stick sicknesses. 

Measure of Soil Cover Over Seed Cane 

Research on profundity of soil spread over seed stick demonstrates that dirt spread more than 4 inches can cause yield misfortunes regardless of whether the overabundance is expelled in the spring following planting. Warmth treated stick ought to be secured with 2 crawls of stuffed soil. After the stick is up to a decent stand and before frosty climate happens, include an extra 2 creeps of soil to shield from freeze harm. Try not to cover heat-treated stick with multiple creeps of pressed soil at planting. 

Assortments 


Utilize sound seed of improved assortments of sugarcane. This can expand stick yield from 20 to 25 percent. Sugarcane assortments suggested for different regions are given underneath.

Technique for Planting 


Separating between the columns ought to be 3 feet of thick assortments and 2 – 2.5 feet for slim to medium assortments permits adequate space for activities like intercultural and earthing up. It is likewise seen that planting sugarcane in wrinkles 4 feet separated in twofold line, dispersed at 9 inches. It gives much better harvest stand, and at last more yield than conventional strategies. This technique for planting is classified "2 out of 1" signifies two sugarcane setts pushes in a solitary channel with around 9 inches space between them.

Yield GROWTH PHASES 

I. Germination and Establishment Phase 

 The germination stage is from planting to 

the finish of germination of buds. 

 Under field conditions germination begins 

from 7 to 10 days and as a rule goes on for around 30- 

35 days. 

 The germination of bud is affected by 

the outer just as inward factors. 

 The outside variables are the dirt dampness, 

soil temperature and air circulation. 

 The interior variables are the bud wellbeing, sett dampness, sett decreasing sugar 

substance and sett supplement status. 

 Optimum temperature for growing is around 28o-30oc .Base temperature for 

germination is about 12o. Warm, sodden soil guarantees fast germination.