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From our crop reference
Bamboo is a plantation crop, a perennial. Sow it in Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 4–6 years. It wants a pH of 5.0–7.0 (slightly acid) and 18–35°C. Plant at 5 × 5 m. A good crop returns around 8–15 t. Watch for shoot borer, witches broom.
Growing Bamboo6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Unlike structural bamboo which can take 6-7 years to generate income, edible bamboo starts producing valuable shoots from the third or fourth year.
A well-managed acre can yield 5 to 8 tonnes of edible shoots annually.
Choosing the Right Bamboo Varieties for Edible Shoots in Kolar Success starts with selection.
For active infestations in the soil, drenching the base of the clump with Chlorpyrifos 20% EC (2-3 ml/litre) is an effective, though last-resort, solution.Shoot Borers (Bamboo Weevil): Grubs of these weevils bore into emerging shoots, causing them to rot and die.
This process reduces the weight by about 40-50%.Detoxification (Crucial): All bamboo shoots, even sweet varieties like D.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up your balcony-based Lucky Bamboo cultivation: Choose the Right Container: Select a container or planter that is at least 6-8 inches deep and has adequate drainage holes.
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