How to Grow Moso
Moso also is known as giant bamboo, and is the main bamboo species used in the production of bamboo shoots and timber. The southeast portions of the United States are similar to the bamboo producing regions of China, making those areas suitable for bamboo plantations. Does this Spark an idea?
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Environment
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Moso can withstand winter temperatures as low as -18 degrees Fahrenheit, and flourish in wet environments. Annual rainfall in areas where Moso grows should be 31 to 71 inches, and springtime drought is difficult on the shooting phase.
Benefits
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All green plants clean the air, but moso bamboo groves can actually generate cooler air. The canopies of the groves offer shade, and the culms of the plants pull up ground water. The air is cooled up to 15 degrees as it moves through the groves.
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Transplanting
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Moso can be planted by using seedlings or by transplanting the mother plant. A grove can be established in about five years by transplanting the mother or in 10 years by planting seedlings.
Uses
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Timber produced from moso is used to make crafts, plywood and furniture. Bamboo shoots are sold fresh and canned in grocery stores, as well as made into products such as bamboo vinegar, bamboo beer and bamboo charcoal.
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