Answer: ratoon

AnswerCrossword Clue
RATOONSprout from the root of a plant [1966]
RATOONSugar cane stalk.
RATOONPlant shoot.
ratoonto sprout from a root planted the previous year, also RATTOON
ratoona shoot of a perennial plant (as sugarcane)
ratoonsprout or shoot from the root of a plant, esp. a sugarcane, after it has been cropped
ratoonto put forth or cause to put forth ratoons
ratooncrop (as of bananas) produced on ratoons