How much is winter bamboo shoot per jin? Detailed explanation of harvesting methods

Winter bamboo shoot is the young shoot sprouted by moso bamboo in late autumn and early winter. Because of its delicious taste, high nutritional value, and effects such as clearing heat, cutting greasiness, and aiding digestion, it is deeply loved by many people. It is a very delicious dish in the current winter season. So how much is winter bamboo shoot per jin? How is it harvested?

1. How much is winter bamboo shoot per jin?

The price of winter bamboo shoot is not fixed. Due to differences in the market and other factors, the price varies greatly, but under normal circumstances the price of winter bamboo shoot is about 8-15 yuan per jin. Therefore, this price is only for reference, and the specific price should be based on the actual purchase price. In addition, January to February each year is a good season to eat winter bamboo shoot. Compared with spring bamboo shoot and summer bamboo shoot, winter bamboo shoot has the best quality and the highest nutrition. If you choose to buy winter bamboo shoot yourself, when selecting, to easily buy fresh, tender, and delicious winter bamboo shoot, you should first look at the outer shell of the winter bamboo shoot. The shoot shell is generally best when light brown, and the shell should wrap tightly around it, preferably still carrying fresh soil. The whiter the shoot flesh, the crisper and more tender it is; yellow shoot flesh has a poorer taste, and green is even worse. In addition, choose thick and short shoots. Thick shoots have more flesh and fewer shells, and their taste is especially crisp, sweet, and tender. The tighter the segments of the bamboo shoot are, the more delicate the texture.

2. How is winter bamboo shoot harvested?

Step 1: Find the right bamboo forest

Generally, winter bamboo shoot grows more abundantly in bamboo forests with fertile and loose soil, a mix of sparse and dense bamboo, and lush green bamboo leaves. In such bamboo forests, bamboo aged 2-4 years generally accounts for about half of the growth, and new bamboo accounts for about 30%, so finding the right bamboo forest is very important.

Step 2: Identify the right direction

In addition to finding the right bamboo forest, you also need to identify the right direction. General plants cannot do without sunlight, and winter bamboo shoot is no exception, so you can identify the direction to look for places where winter bamboo shoot grows more and then find places with stronger sunlight. For example, south-facing, southeast, or southwest directions are generally places with relatively sufficient sunlight.

Step 3: Find the right location

Generally, after finding the right bamboo forest and direction, the locating range for winter bamboo shoot is further narrowed a lot. What remains is to find the approximate location. Specifically, you can search at places such as the edge of the bamboo forest or the boundary of the bamboo forest. These positions are generally places where bamboo begins to develop and spread, and the nutrition is relatively sufficient, and the growth space for winter bamboo shoot is also relatively large.

Step 4: Look directly for bamboo

After finding the right location, you can directly look for bamboo. Winter bamboo shoot generally grows underground, and many do not tip out of the ground, so you can look for short, open-leaf bamboo about 2 years old with a large diameter and dense leaves. It is even better if there are a few yellowish bamboo leaves.

Step 5: Find the bamboo rhizome and dig for winter bamboo shoot

Looking for the bamboo rhizome mainly depends on the growth condition at the base of the bamboo. If the lower bamboo nodes are long, the bamboo rhizome is deep; if the lower bamboo nodes are short, the bamboo rhizome is shallow. If you find the bamboo rhizome, you can dig along both sides. For old bamboo, dig in the same direction; for young bamboo, dig in the opposite direction. You can try both sides. If you do not see winter bamboo shoot within a range of a few meters, you can change to another location and continue digging.

Summary: The above is the relevant introduction about the price of winter bamboo shoot and how to harvest it. Friends who find it troublesome can refer to the above prices to buy directly. Friends who want to harvest it themselves had better choose to harvest when the weather is good, which is more convenient. I hope it is helpful to friends in need!