It has a centuries old reputation for being an exotic ornamental plant with almost super natural strength and capabilities. Many of us relate bamboo to plantations in China; however, it is also catching on fast as a farm crop in much of the United States.
In fact, bamboo adapts well to the South, i.e. Virginia to Florida. It has also been spotted growing well along the Gulf Coast to Texas; West Coast bamboo is also viable with plenty of summer watering. Bamboo is also being grown in many areas of Puerto Rico and Hawaii.
However, commercial bamboo farming still hasn’t caught on and many of these farms are growing bamboo on smaller basis.
Bamboo Plants Make For An Awesome Investment!
In addition to a lucrative business, bamboo plants also ensure better privacy for suburban and urban dwellers. Bamboo plants are evergreen, beautiful and grow to their full height in 3 years or less, depending on their breed.
You may even decide to sell bamboo starter plants to other interested farmers like yourself. Or you can sell off the full harvest to builders, designers, industries and hundreds of other potential buyers. To top it all off, bamboo doest take a lot of space to grow; we have had farmers who had their entire stock occupying a 12-foot paved area alongside their houses in Oregon. And finally, Moso Bamboos are grown, harvested and shipped to hundreds of locations across the world, so you can rest assured that these work!
Here are a few things you need to consider if you plan on growing bamboo plants commercially:
1. Site Selection
Many varieties of bamboo are drought-tolerant, and may spread faster once established even with supplemental irrigation during dry periods. However, it is always a good idea to plant bamboos at moist, low-lying areas. The soil will still need to be drained well, however temporary flooding holds no danger.
2. Species Selection
Selecting the right bamboo can significantly affect the outcome of your investment. Moso bamboo offered here is the fastest growing species of bamboo and it is perfectly adaptable to different soil and weather conditions across the world.
3. Sunlight
The larger varieties of bamboo prefer sunlight but can also do well in areas with open shade. If you are looking for bamboo farming help, Only Moso is here to offer you a range of information and ideas! Get in touch with us today to learn more!
Bamboo has been an important part of the human history, leaving its impact across cultures from thousands of years. The Chinese consider it a symbol of fertility, while it’s a symbol of friendship for the Indians. All in all, this extremely tall grass has quite a cultural significance for many cultures all over the world.
Bamboo is the material of choice for a number of high-value products. According to a UNEP report, there are more than 2000 uses. Another Chinese report showcases more than 10,000 uses for the tall grass!
