Thanks Peter. Yes the purple sugarcane is exceptionally fast growing, and it benefits from the extra warmth provided by growing in a green house. I grow my sugarcane outside for as long as possible to acclimatize and toughen the clump.
I grew sugarcane the same way you did when I 15 and to be fair I didn’t know what I was doing then and lost it. Looking forward to seeing you harvest these
Thanks Nirmala. I find it satisfying to be able to find viable pieces that I am able to grow. However, the biggest challenge is when it comes to overwintering them.
I love this channel… I have a similar type of exotic garden in Canada. I just planted my first sugar cane this year (Asian Black Sugarcane). Keep up the awesome videos, friend!
Thank you for watching my video Abby. I am pleased to read that you will be trying to grow some sugarcane. There are several videos on the channel that shows how I root the sugarcane cuttings. I am sure you will find success in growing sugarcane gratifying.
Thanks Dominic, I find it exciting visiting various London markets, Asian and Caribbean stores in the hunt for sugarcane varieties with viable eyes/buds. It is really is a hit and miss process 😁
Yes Brett, it is mainly about overcoming the obstacles of growing sugarcane due to challenges of the UK weather. If I can grow the sugarcane to a decent length, as I have done with sweet Sorghum, then they can be juiced for drinking, making smoothies and sweeteners.
They're all growing so beautifully. You will soon have enough to make lots of crushed sugarcane juice. I so want to grow some just to make that delicious drink!
@@myexoticfoodplants6727 I was thinking that they look a bit like a palm trees, so could be very attractive in the house...these are obviously important considerations as they would have to spend half the year indoors here😆
Have you ever needed to, or tried overwintering sugar cane indoors? Like a houseplant can you bring them into the house for winter, then take them back outside in the spring?
Some people have reported overwintering their sugarcane indoors, but it has not worked for me It hates the dryness that comes with central heating systems. The requirements for overwintering are: 1. Hight light levels 2. High humidity, 3. Frost free environment, 4. Temperatures above freezing to avoid root damage (they will survive at around 4deg C) 5.Sparce watering to avoid root rot. The sugarcane will survive in a conservatory or Polytunnel with temperature controlled tubular heating to keep the temperature to a minimum of around 4 deg C at all times.
@@myexoticfoodplants6727 ooh perfect! Then they will love my sunroom here in Texas! Lots of light, it’s where I overwinter lots of potted tropical plants I keep on the patio.
I have a small hand mill that I use for juicing sugarcane and Sorghum canes that I grow from time to time. The juice can drink on its own or added to fruit smoothies. The juice can also be boiled and reduced to make syrup or crystalline sugar. I guess growing sugarcane in Canada will present the same overwintering challenges that I face here in the UK. Wishing you the best with your growing endeavours.
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Nice collection of sugarcane plants, Mike! I've been pleasantly surprised at how fast my purple sugarcane has been growing in the greenhouse.
Thanks Peter. Yes the purple sugarcane is exceptionally fast growing, and it benefits from the extra warmth provided by growing in a green house. I grow my sugarcane outside for as long as possible to acclimatize and toughen the clump.
Your garden is looking so good
Especially those sugarcane
Thank you very much. I cultivate many plants that bring back fond memories of my childhood on my family’s small farm in Jamaica.
I grew sugarcane the same way you did when I 15 and to be fair I didn’t know what I was doing then and lost it.
Looking forward to seeing you harvest these
Thanks Nirmala. I find it satisfying to be able to find viable pieces that I am able to grow. However, the biggest challenge is when it comes to overwintering them.
I love this channel… I have a similar type of exotic garden in Canada. I just planted my first sugar cane this year (Asian Black Sugarcane). Keep up the awesome videos, friend!
Thank you for subscribing to my Channel. I have subscribed to yours, but have not seen any of your work.
Yes, the stripe sugarcane leaves are distinctive
Yes they have beautiful leaves, but difficult to find pieces with viable eyes/buds to grow in the UK.
@myexoticfoodplants6727 yep
They are normally sprayed and waxed or nodes missing
@@AAHomeGardening Yes you are right. Sometime I buy a whole length of sugarcane and lucky enough to get only one bud to root and grow.😆
Thank you for that, I enjoyed your video and will definitely be trying out growing my own sugar cane.
Thank you for watching my video Abby. I am pleased to read that you will be trying to grow some sugarcane. There are several videos on the channel that shows how I root the sugarcane cuttings. I am sure you will find success in growing sugarcane gratifying.
They look great , Mike. An incredibly ornamental as well as delicious. I love that your varieties all come from different parts of the world.
Thanks Dominic, I find it exciting visiting various London markets, Asian and Caribbean stores in the hunt for sugarcane varieties with viable eyes/buds. It is really is a hit and miss process 😁
Like your video! Trying sugarcane for the first time. Will be watching your other videos
Thank you for watching my video on growing sugarcane Maryann and subscribing to my Channel.
Great collection Mike, they are very ornamental even if you never used any if them 😁
Yes Brett, it is mainly about overcoming the obstacles of growing sugarcane due to challenges of the UK weather. If I can grow the sugarcane to a decent length, as I have done with sweet Sorghum, then they can be juiced for drinking, making smoothies and sweeteners.
They're all growing so beautifully. You will soon have enough to make lots of crushed sugarcane juice. I so want to grow some just to make that delicious drink!
Sugarcane is a fun plant to grow Dani.
@@myexoticfoodplants6727 I was thinking that they look a bit like a palm trees, so could be very attractive in the house...these are obviously important considerations as they would have to spend half the year indoors here😆
Have you ever needed to, or tried overwintering sugar cane indoors? Like a houseplant can you bring them into the house for winter, then take them back outside in the spring?
Some people have reported overwintering their sugarcane indoors, but it has not worked for me It hates the dryness that comes with central heating systems. The requirements for overwintering are: 1. Hight light levels 2. High humidity, 3. Frost free environment, 4. Temperatures above freezing to avoid root damage (they will survive at around 4deg C) 5.Sparce watering to avoid root rot. The sugarcane will survive in a conservatory or Polytunnel with temperature controlled tubular heating to keep the temperature to a minimum of around 4 deg C at all times.
@@myexoticfoodplants6727 ooh perfect! Then they will love my sunroom here in Texas! Lots of light, it’s where I overwinter lots of potted tropical plants I keep on the patio.
@@sunnycharacter That's fantastic Sunny. I have subscribed to your channel, so please keep in touch post and post on your progress.
@@myexoticfoodplants6727 Thank you!
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It’s my first year growing sugar cane. What do you personally do to consume or make use of the harvested canes?
I have a small hand mill that I use for juicing sugarcane and Sorghum canes that I grow from time to time. The juice can drink on its own or added to fruit smoothies. The juice can also be boiled and reduced to make syrup or crystalline sugar. I guess growing sugarcane in Canada will present the same overwintering challenges that I face here in the UK. Wishing you the best with your growing endeavours.
I’m growing exact kind