• Foundation dosage of 25-30 tonnes of Biodynamic Compost per acre
• Form ridges and furrows ready for planting 2 feet x 2 feet
• Prepare ratoons by pruning on an ascending day at end of ascending period (see Biodynamic Calendar), ready to plant early descending period
• Prepare stirred horn manure (BD 500) and CPP broadcast over area to be planted and also dip ratoons in prior to planting in descending period.
• In India they grow one crop per year – Planting seasons Jan- Feb and Aug – Sept.
• Following planting, throw in Crotalaria (Sunhemp) or legume seeds in the green manure area and strips between ratoons at the rate of 20-30 kg per acre.

1st month:

• Water in Amrith Pani (See recipe) at the rate of 1 litre per ratoon in root zone.
• CPP and vermiwash spray to whole area.
• 6 weeks: 501 (Horn Silica spray) to whole crop.

2nd month:

• 1st weeding. Add 2 tonnes of compost per acre – sprinkle around.
• CPP and vermiwash spray to whole area.

3rd month:

• Cut Crotalaria half of height and mulch around canes.
• Add Trichogramma chelagiathes for stem borer control
• CPP and vermiwash spray to whole area

2nd weeding

• Add 400kg –1 tonne neem cake per acre
• Needs a push of nitrogen and soil bacteria pathogen control and soil cleaner of nematodes. Or use marigold liquid and Gliricidia Brew.
• CPP and vermiwash spray to whole area

4th month

• Main earthing up
• Add one tonne of vermicompost mulched in with green manure
• CPP and vermiwash spray to whole area.
• Continue CPP and Vermiwash spray to whole area monthly .

6 month

• Apply 501 (Horn silica ) at Moon opposition Saturn
• And 2 weeks prior to harvest.

Source:

Jai Chaitanya Dasa , Iskcon Farm, Bangalore, Karnataka RIRDC Sugar Growing final. Growing sugar Cane in India.