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Bamboo belongs to the grass family Poaceae. The long straight stalks of this giant grass can reach up to feet tall depending on the species. Bamboo in more temperate climates is usually less than half that size, but tropical bamboos can reach staggering heights. The stalks are jointed and hollow, often growing in thick stands. The aboveground portion of bamboo is called the culm Latin for stalk is culmus.
It consists of the main stem, leaves and inflorescence. The sections of the main stalk are broken down into culms and interculms, commonly described as nodes and internodes. Think of the nodes as your knuckles and the internodes as your finger between the knuckles.
These internodes are hollow, and the nodes are solid. These hollow sections of stalk between the nodes are normally airtight and have many uses. Incidentally, the underground horizontal running rhizomes of bamboo also have bumps called nodes, and the sections of the root between nodes are called internodes.
The lengthy roots are the main way that bamboo spreads because they do not flower and seed out for many years. There are two types of bamboo root systems; clumping and running.
As the name suggests, clumping bamboo root systems clump together, making it easy to grow in pots. Running bamboo sends out long horizontal rhizomes with new shoots and new branching rhizomes that come off the nodes.
Clumping bamboo is easier to contain in a small area whereas the running type may take over. Bamboo was introduced into this country a long time ago and can readily be found in ornamental stands as well as naturalized stands in the wild. Look for it in warm, moist areas, mainly in the southeastern United States, with some species so cold-hardy they grow as far north as New York.
Thrysostachys siamensis. Monastery is a very narrow bamboo and an upright growth habit. It has a very unique appearance and offers great height with a compact footprint It is great for screening with something a little different then the popular screening types. Sinobambusa tootsik 'Albostriata'. Moso is a beautiful running bamboo best for growing into groves or forests.
It features minimal branching so the clean stems are great for construction, the shoots are edible and it will regenerate faster due to being a running bamboo! Nastus elatus. New Guinea Green is a soft weepy looking bamboo. It features quite an open clumping havit and small leaves.
It is suitable for semi-shader areas where it looks its best. It tends to have a unique asymmetrical growing habit. Not sure which bamboo is for you?
They can help find which bamboo is perfect for your needs. Many species produce scant quantities of small, tough, bitter shoots, which must be cooked for a long time to become even somewhat palatable.
If you already have bamboo growing on your property, simply follow the instructions below to harvest and prepare the shoots to see if they are worth eating or not all bamboo shoots should be cooked prior to consumption, as this neutralizes toxins that occur in some species. Bamboo species have varying degrees of cold tolerance, so your choice will also be a function of climatic constraints. Bamboo varieties from the genus Phyllostachys , which are generally cold hardy and produce good quality shoots, are widely considered the best choice for American gardeners.
Two of these are known for their exceptionally tasty shoots:. Moso Bamboo Phyllostachys edulis : Eventually reaching a height of 50 feet or more, with canes up to 8 inches in diameter, this species is grown commercially in Asia for both food and construction material. It is widely available in American nurseries. Hardy to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweetshoot Bamboo Phyllostachys dulcis : Another popular variety in the Asian bamboo shoot industry, this species reaches about 40 feet in height, with 3-inch diameter canes.
For a comprehensive look at the culinary qualities of various bamboo species, check the list compiled by the Guadua Bamboo company. The most cold-hardy bamboo species are found in the genus Fargesia , which includes varieties that are hardy down to degrees. While this group is not generally known for its culinary qualities, at least two species are sometimes consumed: Fargesia spathacea degrees;.
Bamboo, which is essentially a giant grass, is very easy to grow. Plant it in rich, well-drained soil in a sunny or partly shaded location. Like all grasses, bamboo grows most lushly when supplied with ample moisture.
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