Perennial, up to 6 metre tall grass with a strong, clearly segmented shoot on which bipartite, arched, beigy green leaves are arranged. The flowers grow in long, delicate, silvery white panicles. Sugarcane does not produce seed in cultivation.
This important plant for the global economy is mainly pressed to make drinks or processed into sugar. The latter involves shredding and rolling the cane, after which the valuable sugar is obtained through crystallization.
The all-important sweetener in sugarcane can be tasted on Tropenhaus fruit experience tours during the appropriate season. Sugarcane is also easy to propagate and is available to buy in the shop.
Southeast Asia
Propagated on site
This important plant for the global economy is mainly pressed to make drinks or processed into sugar. The latter involves shredding and rolling the cane, after which the valuable sugar is obtained through crystallization.
The all-important sweetener in sugarcane can be tasted on Tropenhaus fruit experience tours during the appropriate season. Sugarcane is also easy to propagate and is available to buy in the shop.
