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What minimum temperature supports good sugarcane growth?
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Sugarcane
Field of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) in St. George Parish, Barbados.
The minimum temperature required for good growth of the sugarcane plant is approximately 20 °C (68 °F).1
While this temperature supports active growth, it is worth noting that continuous cooler temperatures are actually beneficial for the maturation of the cane, as they help the plant reach its harvestable state.1