I can not find my notes on this but I do reamber doing it once.... I THINK we wounded the base & applied 0.1% IBA (Rooting hormone) Burried up to 1st node..... IF there are any buds need to have the point of the bud pointing upward. As I reamber this is also sensitive to direction of the stem (If points down usually will not root)

I recently bought some fresh canes also. I've cut the cane into sections, each containing at least one leaf node and have them on their side buried halfway under the soil. Roots are growing into the soil but no leaves have sprouted yet. I'll put them in the greenhouse in a few weeks and see if anything happens. I was reluctant to plant them in a vertical position because I didn't know which end was up. The cane I bought was the same thickness along the entire length.
Karyn

I have planted sugar canes many times and my father was once in the industry. The canes are cut making sure that there is at least one node. dig a small ditch plant the cane horizontally. not to worry what is up or down.cover it with dirt and keep it moist. no need for hormone. It is very simple.
Felix

Felix I'm glad you posted that because that is what I did. About how long until they show growth?
Thanks,
Karyn

Karyn,
growth has already started but you should see the growth in about three weeks or so. The warmth of the soil and the condition of the soil such as nutrients, and do not have it water logged. They are tough plants.
I hope you get to enjoy it.
Felix