Frequently Asked Questions
| Q | Please tell me early maturing sugarcane varieties in Uttar Pradesh? |
| A | Early maturing sugarcane varieties in Uttar Pradesh are CoS 8436, CoS 88230, CoS 95255, CoS 96258, CoS 96268, CoC 95436. CoJ 64. |
| Q | What are sugarcane varieties for water logging conditions? |
| A | Sugarcane varieties viz; BO91, U.P.9529, UP9530 are recommendation for water logging conditions. |
| Q | How to prevent sugarcane against termite? |
| A | Application of chlorpyriphos @ 5 lit/ha with 1500-1800 lit water in the furrow during planting controls termite in Sugarcane. |
| Q | What are the rabi crops which cab be taken as intercrops with sugarcane? |
| A | Major rabi crops viz; potato, garlic, wheat, coriander, linseed, lentil, pea can be taken as intercrops with sugarcane. Sowing of intercrops in between sugarcane rows should be done in line. |
| Q | How much fertilizers should we apply in plants as well as ratoon cane? |
| A | 150:60:60 kg nitrogen, phosphorus and potash in plant cane and 180:60:60 kg nitrogen, phosphorus and potash in ratoon cane should be applied. Total quantities of phosphorus and potash and 1/3 quantity of nitrogen as a basel dressing during planting / initiation of ratoon and remaining 2/3 quantity of nitrogen in two equal doses as top dressing. Top dressing of nitrogen in cane rows should be given before on-set of monsoon. |