How to Plant Moso Bamboo? Detailed Planting Methods and Key Technical Points

Moso bamboo has a long cultivation history in our country and great economic value; it can be used for construction and also for handicrafts. How is moso bamboo grown?

How to plant moso bamboo

1. The planting site can be chosen on hillsides or hills, and the soil should be loose and fertile. After preparing the seedling bed, plow and level the land, and clear away stones and debris. Dig planting trenches and holes according to the actual planting situation. Apply sufficient compound fertilizer inside.

2. It is recommended to sow after the moso bamboo seeds are harvested each autumn, as this usually ensures a seed germination rate of about 50%; sowing can also be done in spring. Moso bamboo seeds have a hard outer coat, so you can first mix them with germination powder and bury them in moist fine sand to promote sprouting, turning them once a day; when half of the seeds show white, they can be sown. Sowing is best done at 5-10°C.

3. Sow 8-10 seeds per hole by dibbling, then cover with fine soil, put a layer of rice straw on top, and water thoroughly.

4. After the bamboo seedlings emerge, remove the straw cover promptly and remove the surrounding weeds. Watering does not need to be too frequent; water when the weather is dry, and generally apply farmyard manure once a month.

5. Thin the bamboo seedlings on cloudy days, which allows them to be distributed evenly and also increases seedling yield.

6. Generally, moso bamboo seedlings tiller in about two months, and in about half a year they can grow to 30-40 cm; seedlings that have grown for about one year can be transplanted, and after cultivation they can be divided again. Divide and plant once a year.

Planting moso bamboo is relatively simple; be careful not to let water accumulate in the soil, prevent root rot, and do a good job of protecting shoots and tending bamboo later.