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T-Bird
05-26-2009, 10:10 AM
Anyone grow their own sugar cane?

What climate is needed?

Success or failure stories?
spicyfull
05-27-2009, 05:55 AM
My Aunt Grew Sugar Cane in the South and made Malosses. It seems as, everyone once grew it in the South.
mattshor
05-31-2009, 05:31 PM
My family used to grow it in PR, and I had an uncle that was forced to harvest it in Cuba. My understanding is that it is a real pain in the bum--the leaves are very sharp and can cut you while you harvest it.

fresh squeezed cane juice, is however, delicious
Pistachios
05-31-2009, 07:04 PM
I tried planting it once, but at that time did not know that the stalk should have been planted horizontally and not vertically which is what I did. :(

On the other hand, I've had the opportunity to cut stalks from the plant and chew on it.. and that's always fun. :)
spicyfull
06-01-2009, 02:42 AM
On the other hand, I've had the opportunity to cut stalks from the plant and chew on it.. and that's always fun. :)
That is Delightful...
Springtime
06-01-2009, 03:31 AM
fresh squeezed cane juice, is however, delicious

Oh yes, oh my god it's good! and the crazy green color just makes it even more exciting!
T-Bird
06-01-2009, 12:28 PM
Wondering if I could grow just a little in chicago if I used a small green house?

Any ideas on that?
Pistachios
06-01-2009, 04:41 PM
Wondering if I could grow just a little in chicago if I used a small green house?


Don't see why not. It's a member of the grass family, and if grass can grow there why not cane?