India's government supports a thriving bamboo industry on private lands. Versatile and eco-friendly, bamboo is used in construction, furniture, and paper, growing rapidly with minimal resources.
Bamboo likes warm and humid places with good soil drainage. It can grow in different soil but prefers slightly sour soil with a pH between 4.5 and 6.0.
Bamboo is commonly grown from rhizomes, which can be easily found and transplanted. The best time to plant them is in warm and moist soil in spring or summer.
Bamboo can be harvested after 3 to 5 years, depending on the species. The culms are harvested at ground level, and the leaves and branches are removed. Culms can be used fresh or dried.
Bamboo plants have a big appetite for Nitrogen, which helps them grow quickly. Farmers usually use Urea or Coated Urea in soils that lack enough Nitrogen to satisfy their hunger.
Regularly inspect your plants for signs of illness, and if you find any, trim affected parts before the rainy season. Utilizing sprays can also help prevent the spread of diseases.