CO-18009 Sugarcane Variety – High Yield, Juicy, and Stress-Tolerant

• Type: Mid-late maturing clone

• Developed by: TNAU & ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore

• Released For: Tamil Nadu

• Release Date: March 2023 (SBI News, April 2023 issue)

• Recommended State(s): Tamil Nadu (Not yet recommended for Karnataka)

• Hybrid Of: Developed under the national breeding program; specific parentage undisclosed

Key Features:

• High cane yield potential

• Excellent juice quality and high purity

• Highly suitable for jaggery (gur) production

• Strong erect plant type with thick canes

• Good ratoon performance

• Better standability and field longevity

• Performs well under Tamil Nadu climatic conditions

• Preferred by cooperative sugar mills for cultivation in 2024
  

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Co - 18009 is a smart choice for farmers looking for high-yielding, climate-resilient sugarcane. Book your seedlings today!