Sugar Cane

The norther part of Belize is know as the cane area. Once upon a time it was more in the southern area, as the old plant form the 1800's in here in Sittee River. Hence, Orange Walk district and town was then the orange grove area... now its this area. Funny how things go.

Here are some stocks of sugar cane. I remember seeing it for sale in Rainbow in Forest Lake, so give this a try sometime.

This one has a shoot, so we will plant it. I guess in 6 months it will have mature stocks.

You cut above or below the joints, then stand it up and slice off the green. Cut into sticks. You just chew on them and "drink" the sweet water. We have had them soaked in Pineapple Juice and put into a drink as a swizzle stick. Very nice!