Ring-Pit system of sugarcane planting

Ring-Pit system of sugarcane planting

This system is developed by Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow. In this system circular pits of 90 cm. diameter are dug out to a depth of 45 cm with a gap of 60 cm. on one side and 90 cm on another side is found suitable. At this spacing, irrigation channels are opened in the 90 cm. gaps.-At this spacing about 4,000 pits can be formed per hectare. The pits are refilled with loose soil and FYM or press mud cake to a depth of 15 cm. While planting, 20 setts are planted per pit and covered with soil to a thickness of 5 cm. Others than pit method, please consult ICAR, for further information suitable to Northeast Regions.