Handle With Care: The Thorny Truth About Guadua Bamboo Branches
🌿 Did You Know? The branches of Guadua angustifolia aren’t just long and strong… they’re also razor sharp! ⚠️
On average, the basal branches measure about 4 meters, but can stretch up to 8 meters long. Each branch node typically holds 3 spines, with the central spine being the longest.
The Key to Thriving Guadua angustifolia Plantations: Maintenance Matters!
Did you know that Guadua angustifolia, often called the "Bamboo of the Americas," plays a crucial role in sustainability and environmental conservation? To unlock its full potential, regular plantation maintenance is essential.
Dark Spots on Guadua Bamboo
Why do some Guadua bamboo poles have dark spots? The exact cause for dark spots on the outer layer of Guadua Bamboo poles are yet unknown. What is certain is that these stains origin from lichens.
The 40 Best Bamboo Species for Commercial Farming
Discover the top 40 bamboo species ideal for commercial farming. Explore the diverse range of bamboo varieties with high potential for large-scale cultivation, offering sustainable solutions for various industries.
Where does Bamboo Grow?
Bamboo grows native on 5 continents: Africa, Asia, South America, North America and Australia. In other words, all continents except for Antarctica and Europe have native bamboos. Coincidentally, all continents except Antarctica and Europe have diamonds.
The Mysterious Flowering Cycles of Bamboo Plants
Is it true that flowering bamboo always dies after seed setting? The short answer to this question is: usually yes, but not always…
Finding Perfect Farmland in Colombia
I always dreamed about owning a farm in South America since the moment I started Guadua Bamboo back in 2007. But life often trows you in many different directions and it finally took me 14 years to accomplish that dream. In hindsight, though, the timing couldn’t be better.
Environmental Impact of Guadua Bamboo
Bamboo forests have many environmental benefits because they function as carbon sinks, produce oxygen, control soil erosion, provide organic matter, regulate water levels in watersheds and conserve biodiversity.
Guadua Bamboo Growing Habits
In order to analyze annual stem production and yield projections for a bamboo plantation, it is important to understand how bamboo grows. Since bamboo is a type of grass, the growth and formation of a bamboo forest or plantation is very different than that of trees.
When and How to Harvest Bamboo
Timing plays a crucial role when harvesting bamboo poles. As a matter of fact, knowing when and how to harvest bamboo has been one of the most important and traditional bamboo preservation methods in areas with smaller resources.
Guadua Bamboo Soil Requirements
Choosing the optimal soil to grow Guadua bamboo is one of the most important determinants for success or failure of a commercial Guadua bamboo plantation.
Guadua Bamboo Climate Requirements
Optimal climate conditions to grow Guadua bamboo together with soil properties will determine to a large extent whether the development of a commercial bamboo plantation will be successful or not.
Guadua Bamboo vs Teak Plantations
Teak plantations vs Guadua bamboo plantations, which of the two is the best and safest investment if it comes to reforestation and tree farming in the tropics?
How To Plant Bamboo
Knowing how to plant bamboo correctly, will help you establish a healthier crop and improved productivity on your bamboo farm or plantation. The distance between the plants will determine what size bamboo poles you may expect in the future.
How to Grow Bamboo Cuttings
Growing bamboo cuttings is a very popular bamboo propagation methods because it's fast, simple, economical, and it doesn't require a lot of space.
Bamboo Rhizome Propagation
Bamboo rhizome propagation or offset propagation is a traditional vegetative propagation method, and perhaps the most commonly used propagation technique for bamboo. However, it is only practicable for cultivating a few clumps due to the extensive labor and cost this technique requires.
Bamboo Investment Scams Exposed!
Thinking about investing in bamboo plantations? Great, but after reading this article about bamboo investment scams and lease plans you might want to re-think your options...