Select a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil
Clear the planting area of weeds, rocks, and debris
Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 18 inches
Mix in compost or well-rotted manure
Cut healthy sugarcane stalks into seed pieces with 2 to 3 nodes each
Use fresh, disease-free stalks for planting
Lay the seed pieces horizontally in shallow furrows
Space the seed pieces about 3 to 4 feet apart in rows
Cover the seed pieces with 2 to 4 inches of soil
Water the planted area thoroughly
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Apply mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds
Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer
Remove weeds as they appear
Hill soil around the base of the plants as they grow
Harvest when the stalks are mature and thick