Selection of Planting Material
The seed should be obtained from disease and pest free fields of around 8 to 10 months age.
• If the seed cane is older than 10 months, it is desirable to take only the one third or two – thirds of the stalk for planting of crop.
• Seed must be obtained from reputed sources and avoid to drawn from a ratoon crop or a crop grown under stress conditions.
Preparation of setts:
• Preparation of setts for planting must be carried out to be planted to field, not at the source as stripped cane may be damage during handling and transport.
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