Boost Sugarcane Yields: Master Ratoon Management for Higher Production

• Harvest sugarcane close to ground level with a sharp tool to ensure strong tillers and prevent stubble splitting.
• Ratoon crops planted between January and March are most successful due to favorable temperatures for tiller emergence.
• Perform stubble shaving, gap filling with pre-prepared seedlings, and apply 25% more nitrogen than the main crop.
• Maintain soil moisture with timely irrigation, avoid waterlogging, and use mulching, especially during summers.
• Control weeds for the first 60-90 days, protect against pests, and earth up/prop plants for support and better nutrient absorption.