What is ‘ratooning’? -SST 10th

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After harvesting, the lower part of the plant and the roots are left as they were in the field. This gives a new crop for the next year without fresh planting. This way the cane can be produced for three successive years. This is known as ‘ratooning’. Advantages: (i) The crop yields earlier. (ii) The cost of cultivation is reduced as no preparation is done for the fresh crops.

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