Strength of Bamboo in The USA

[charndannio]

I have been talking with one of the largest Bamboo Importers on the internet. He tells me that all the boo grown in the USA has about 25% of the strength of the imported bamboo. He also says that the boo grown here last on average about 1/5 as long as the bamboo he imports. I know he has to ring his own bell on his products but is there any truth to this statement? One of the groves that I have access to was started by a man who brought seeds back from overseas when he was serving in WWII. He planted the seeds and started the grove. Why would the statements be true if this is the same boo that is being imported. Is it because of the winters we have here. I am in S.C. and we have mild winters. Does anyone know if these statements hold any truth? Thanks, Danny

[Kingz]

I would have to question that, I'm new to growing bamboo and in the process of preparing the land so I can grow for scale lumber use. From what I have read, most of china export of bambo in zone 7a 7b & 8a, Something I'm no sure of yet that may play a role is altitude and type of soil.


If I'm Correct SC has two major hardiness zones, 7b and 8A

[charndannio]

So, if you are correct and the zones are the same, also the seed is the same why would there be any difference in the bamboo? I hope you are right. Let me know when you have more info. Thanks, Danny

[ShmuBamboo]

Sounds like a load of BS to me. I grow my own canes for use in my vineyard, and they are just as strong or stronger and last just as long as the ones we buy from SE Asia. I seriously doubt that there is any kind of strength issue of imported vs domestic. Curing is a big issue, but if you know how and when to cut and cure the canes, there is no big issue.

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[TexasGrower]

This is BS.