Starting a Patch of Bamboo?

**splitshot** · 03-11-2010, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by GCD

Ok, had to drive by the boo patch today on my way to the store and snapped a pic with my phone.

Not very good but it'll give y'all an idea.

GCD, that looks like what I see around these parts!!!

**LMBarnett** · 03-11-2010, 05:18 PM

If you have access to a patch of boo, then cut a peice or 2 down, and take it to said place of cultivation. Dig a trench about 2 inches deep and long enough to lay the boo in the bottom. Cover the stem up with dirt, but leave the branches sticking out. The stem will root and then each stem should produce a new stem of boo. In a couple months you should have a real nice boo patch.

**splitshot** · 03-11-2010, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by LMBarnett

If you have access to a patch of boo, then cut a peice or 2 down, and take it to said place of cultivation. Dig a trench about 2 inches deep and long enough to lay the boo in the bottom. Cover the stem up with dirt, but leave the branches sticking out. The stem will root and then each stem should produce a new stem of boo. In a couple months you should have a real nice boo patch.

That sounds easy enough!

**foul hook** · 03-11-2010, 09:31 PM

Keep in mind that BOO spreads like wildfire. When on is cut a new one will pop up 50 ft away. Good luck send us some pics. Cant wait !!

**AgriHawg** · 03-11-2010, 09:33 PM

Why do people read only part of a thread?

**GCD** · 03-11-2010, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by AgriHawg

Why do people read only part of a thread?

.. so they can post less than thought out replies?:rolleyes:

**redneckradtech** · 03-13-2010, 04:22 AM

Originally Posted by LMBarnett

If you have access to a patch of boo, then cut a peice or 2 down, and take it to said place of cultivation. Dig a trench about 2 inches deep and long enough to lay the boo in the bottom. Cover the stem up with dirt, but leave the branches sticking out. The stem will root and then each stem should produce a new stem of boo. In a couple months you should have a real nice boo patch.

Say are you talking about the verticle canes? That would be much easier to do than try to dig up roots. Planting tips and how too's is most welcome, like when and where to plant etc...any more ideas on this anyone?

**GCD** · 03-13-2010, 07:56 AM

This is just about everything you need to know about growing bamboo.

Growing Bamboo - How to Grow Bamboo Plants

**TN Hillbilly** · 03-13-2010, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by LMBarnett

If you have access to a patch of boo, then cut a peice or 2 down, and take it to said place of cultivation. Dig a trench about 2 inches deep and long enough to lay the boo in the bottom. Cover the stem up with dirt, but leave the branches sticking out. The stem will root and then each stem should produce a new stem of boo. In a couple months you should have a real nice boo patch.

I knew you could do that with willow but didn't know it worked with bamboo.

**blairarnold** · 03-14-2010, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by GCD

Like said above, if it likes where it is planted it will spread quickly. My brother planted a patch of ornamental cane in his yard and had shoots coming up 30 ffet away from where he planted it.

Bamboo/Cane likes low lying areas with plenty of water. If you plant some I would suggest keeping a 50' mower border around it to keep it from spreading where you don't want it. If you don't mind it spreading just plant it and let it go, it'll either take off or die.

Here's a place that sells several varieties.

Garden Plants at Spring Hill Nursery: garden catalog, garden design, perennials, shrubs, ground covers, flowering trees.

I wonder how many plants it takes to get a good stand. They are pretty expensive per plant.

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