History of Real Sugar: The Story of Sugar Cane |
The whole story begins with sugar cane, about 10,000 years ago. Sugar cane is a tropical grass that grows 1020 feet high. Unlike sugar beets, it''s perennial, meaning it doesn''t need to be replanted every year. When harvested, sugar cane is cut just above the root level so new sprouts will grow, ready to be harvested again in 1012 months.