How to Harvest Water Bamboo? A Full Breakdown of the Latest Harvesting Key Points
Water bamboo, also known as gourd and high bamboo shoot, is a common vegetable that has been cultivated in China for a long history. Water bamboo is rich in nutrients and delicious in taste, and enjoys the reputation of “ginseng in water.” Water bamboo is quite popular on the market, and as market demand expands, its growers are also increasingly numerous, and harvesting is extremely important when growing water bamboo. Let's take a look at the key points for harvesting water bamboo below.
1. Harvesting Standards
When harvesting water bamboo, the first thing to pay attention to is its standards. Harvesting too early or too late will affect both yield and quality. Generally, when the swollen part of the shoot is noticeably enlarged, the central leaves gather together, the two outer leaves close in toward the stem, and the false stem reveals 1-2 cm of pure white diamond-shaped flesh, this is called “revealing white,” which means the water bamboo has matured and can be harvested. If the white appears on only one side, check both sides of each plant when harvesting. If it is not harvested after the proper time, the water bamboo will turn green and become old, losing its commercial value.
2. Harvesting Time
Water bamboo harvesting can be divided into summer and autumn. Autumn harvesting generally begins from the end of September to the beginning of October, while summer harvesting generally begins from the end of May to the beginning of June. In addition, the harvesting time of high-mountain water bamboo and cold-water water bamboo differs somewhat from that of ordinary summer and autumn crops. Generally, high-mountain water bamboo is harvested from mid-July to the beginning of August, while the harvesting time of cold-water water bamboo is somewhat similar to that of high-mountain water bamboo.
3. Harvesting Methods
When harvesting water bamboo, be sure to wear long-sleeved clothing in the field, as this can prevent the leaves from cutting your skin. When harvesting autumn-crop water bamboo, twist it off at the middle of the stem tube, and do not damage the root system, so as to avoid affecting the next year's growth; when harvesting summer-crop water bamboo, you can directly twist off the water bamboo plant. After autumn-crop water bamboo begins to be harvested, harvest once every 5-7 days, shortening to once every 3 days during the period of vigorous growth; after summer-crop harvesting begins, it is recommended to harvest once every 4-5 days, and during the vigorous period shorten it to once a day or once every other day.
The above is an introduction to the key points for harvesting water bamboo. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.