Wtb Sugarcane cuttings- rare hard to find heirloom types preferred

[Fishinsteeg234]

Looking to buy heirloom sugarcane cuttings for chewing and juicing. I already have a cutting of Hilo Buddha belly ornamental type, now I’m looking for a better variety for chewing or juicing. Looking for black or deep purple types, or other hard to find varieties.

Thank you

[pinkturtle]

Hi,

Is this what you are looking for?


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[Timbogrow]

There's Jamaican stripe sugarcane on ebay but I can't fathom the price. Looks really cool though.

[Fishinsteeg234]

Hey Pinkturtle,

Yes, that appears to be a black variety I’m in search of!  Is this your planting? How’s the flavor, chew-ability, and overall growth pattern? I am interested. PM me.

Thanks

[Fishinsteeg234]

There's Jamaican stripe sugarcane on ebay but I can't fathom the price. Looks really cool though.

I have also been watching this. Pricy I agree…I bet someone on here has something for better price and quality. Thanks for your response and look out.

[dadloring]

Forum member spaugh has a few varieties including Jamaican stripe

[spaugh]

Im out, drank it all.   The jamaica stripe is good though.  I will for sure plant more of that one. 

[Galatians522]

The black cane above is known as Asian Black. It was originally collected from Papua New Guinea by an Australian researcher under the name Badila. It is my favorite cane for chewing and juicing so far because it is so soft and has a high sucrose content with very little off flavors. I also scrub the canes with a steel scribbie (like they sell for pots and pans) and add citric acid immediately. The juice comes out a very attractive pink color and keeps 2-3 days. It is more cold sensitive then some of the other canes (especially the hybrid canes) and likes consistent moisture levels for good growth (it is not as resistant to drought or flooding as other canes). Remarkably, it seems to be fairly resistant to some sugarcane pests and diseases like sugarcane borer and rust (a fungus disease that make rusty looking spots on the leaves). I got my original plant from ECHO Global Farm and Nursery in Fort Meyers and have a whole row now. I have also bought cane cuttings from forum member Palmtreeluke

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://greenplanetfarm.com/products/sugar-cane-cuttings&ved=2ahUKEwj-sYf2hur0AhW9QjABHd-1DVYQjBB6BAgEEA8&usg=AOvVaw30D3ImbegIAyb3iStJeSt5

[pinkturtle]

Hi Fishinsteeg234,

Just send me PM during spring time, I will send it to you.

Thanks,
Al

[D-Grower]

I've got the Florida red variety.  If interested hit me up.

[elouicious]

I've got the Florida red variety.  If interested hit me up.

Ive been growing this variety (from D-Grower!) and it is doing amazing in the moisture of Houston, pretty tasty and chewable too

[Vrod142]

I got a hawaiian variety "halali" I can probably give u a cutting , mine still little but its a tasty variety. Im up in Deltona FL

[Jamesther]

I will swap someone this striped buddha cane for some asian black

[D-Grower]

That cane sure is pretty. Wish I had something that interests you.