Question

Explain briefly the sett method of planting sugarcane.

Answer 1

1. New canes are usually planted by taking cuttings from old plants. These cuttings, known as setts, quickly become established, and after a few days, buds sprout to form new stalks.
2. Four to five stalks grow from each cutting.
3. The sugarcane takes anything from 8 months to a year to mature.