charndannio
7th January 2008, 08:35 PM
Can anyone tell me how to go about testing the moisture content in bamboo. From what I can find out so far I think you need a hydrometer. What I am trying to find out is do you grind up a piece of bamboo and test it with this instrument somehow? And what would be a level at which bamboo is considered dry. I think grains such as corn and soy beans are considered dry enough to store at anything less than 10% moisture. I would think that if corn doesn't mold at 10% then maybe bamboo wouldn't mold but I am not sure. I know you have to keep fans running in the Silo's to keep the grain from molding even if it's 10% moisture or less. If anyone has any opinions or knowledge in this area all comments are desired and welcomed. Thanks, Danny