7/13/2023 0 Comments Growing moso bamboo from seed![]() The very vigorous bamboo rhizomes (roots) of the bamboo plants grow constantly and let new shoots sprout - thus the entire Bambushain grows.Īt a great time, however, bamboo plants are blooming - and then there are the seeds. ![]() In contrast to most other plants, bamboo grows 'predominantly' vegetatively. If nothing has happened after three weeks, there is a chance the seeds didn’t germinate.īamboo plants in a garden are a real centerpiece, and while they may take some TLC, they can be grown from seeds by following the above process.īe careful about overwatering young seedlings, spend some time creating the right temperature for a seeding bed, and you will soon enough have a great crop of new bamboo seedlings greening up your garden.Bamboo is an extraordinary plant. When planting bamboo seeds at this depth, you will see the first green shoots break the surface of the soil after 1-3 weeks. If you plant them deeper, the seeds may not be able to grow towards the light, and if you plant them too shallow, they may dry out and spoil before fully germinating. Plant bamboo seeds at a depth of half an inch. This is the correct way to plant bamboo seeds. You will need to germinate the bamboo seeds by soaking them in lukewarm water, planting them in compost or peat, and then covering them with plastic or mulching to let the seeds grow. If the plants are still young during their first winter, you can pot them and move them indoors to help boost them during the cold season. Bamboo seeds require some protection, so add an inch of mulching to help keep them warm during chilly seasons. I prefer seeding and growing healthy bamboo plants indoors before I plant them outside as this ensures they have a greater chance of survival.įrequently Asked Questions about How to Plant Bamboo SeedsĬan you plant bamboo seeds directly in the ground?ĭepending on the weather zone you are in, you can plant bamboo seeds directly in the ground. When the bamboo seedlings I have cultivated indoors or in my hothouse have reached a height of about 12 inches, they are strong enough to plant outdoors if I haven’t done so already. ![]() Bamboo loves water, but the roots quickly rot, so having high-draining soil is essential. It is a great way to support the fragile root structure of the new seedlings.Įnsure your potting mix is high drainage by mixing in 50% mulching or bark chips. In a garden bed, you may need to clear out the bed and create a new prepared surface.Īlternatively, you can plant the seedlings in planting bags with the appropriate compost mix and then plant these in the garden bed. I like using a shallow 1.5-inch pot or tray to plant the new seedlings in as this gives them the highest chances at surviving. Sadly, bamboo seeds can be quite difficult to please, and some may simply rot in the ground or remain dormant.Īfter about a month, you should have some success and will have several bamboo shoots that are big enough to transplant. This is why I prefer to plant my bamboo seeds in pots, giving me the choice to bring them indoors once the weather gets cold.Īnother way to protect the seedlings is to add mulching over the last layer of compost as this will give the young shoots some protection against cold winds and early morning temperature drops.ĭo note though that not all bamboo seeds planted will germinate. Since you will be planting in early spring, there may be inclement weather or cold snaps, which can easily kill newly sprouted bamboo seeds.Īn untimely frost can undo all your efforts as the seeds can freeze and burst into the ground. If the top of the shoots touch anything they will die. Since the bamboo seedlings will be growing, you need to raise the plastic sheeting that covers them with bamboo sticks or a planting grid. Spray water on the ground rather or use a dropper to water the area around the new growth. The fresh green bamboo shoots are particularly fragile, and you should avoid watering them from the top of the shoot. The seeds don’t like dry soil, especially when they are fragile and have just begun germinating. Keep the soil damp, and spray when you notice it begins to dry out. However, if you don’t see any growth yet, just remain patient.Įach seed has its own timing, and digging them up will be more harmful than beneficial.ĭuring this time, you can continue to check the soil temperature, ensuring it remains at a nice warm 70-80℉ to ensure germination can take place. On average, you can expect to see growth around days 10-15. This is the hardest part: waiting! I am always so eager to see the new shoots break ground, but each bamboo species has its own growth rate. Place your seeds about a quarter-inch apart, cover with about an eighth of an inch of potting soil or compost, spray with water, and cover with plastic.Įnsure the soil is damp but not waterlogged. ![]() Step Three: Placing Seeds in the Growth Medium
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