Cropping season and duration of Sugarcane

Depending upon the variety and sowing time it takes about 12 to 18 months to mature. In general January to march is the period of planting and December to March is the period of harvesting. In some states sugarcane is grown round the year. After harvest, generally a ratoon crop is cultivated from the regrowth. In some countries 2-6 ratoons are allowed.

In Maharashtra and Karnataka sugarcane is planted in three different seasons. Details of its sowing time, crop duration, spacing and plant population under different seasons is as below.

Different cropping seasons of sugarcane

Season and sowing time	Spacing	Plant population/acre	Crop duration in months
Adsali June-August	25 sq.ft in 5x5, 6x4, 7x3 or 7x3.5 pattern	1700 – 1900	18
Pre-seasonal Oct –November	28 sq.ft in7x4 pattern	2000 – 2400	15-16
Suru- January – February	5-10 sq.ft	6000 – 9000	12