[Syrupmakers] Sugar Cane for Seed

[Bill Outlaw]

Hi, Billy,

I have grown CP  67-500 for four years.  I started off with a short 
little bit, about 20 ft, but overall, I have expanded it to cover 
about 70% of what I grow (enough for two cookings).  It is a very 
hard cane, but runs through the mill fine without breaking (at least 
at my extraction percentage on a vertical horse mill).  I like its 
high brix, long stalk, widely spaced internodes and resistance to 
lodging (as good as CP52-48) and return from the stubble.  The big 
drawback back is that it doesn't stool well for me (nothing like CP 52-48).

Although CP 67-500 is not a perfect cane, it is my favorite.  The 
search for a perfect cane continues.

Best wishes.

Bill

At 05:59 AM 11/13/2006, you wrote:
>I have a question for all of the makers of Syrup from Sugar 
>Cane.   What Varieties makes the best Syrup?   I have some cane that 
>I got from a family member that I have been growing for several 
>years that I think is a POJ type cane.  It makes good syrup but it 
>breaks really bad if you cut it a week or two before grinding.  Any 
>suggestions will be appreaciated.   I would like to try something 
>new.   Do any of you grow the CP 67-500?
>
>Thanks to all that makes this site possible
>
>
>Billy
>Nahunta, Ga
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