The Future Of The Bamboo Industry

  I think you already know about the advance of products being made from bamboo. But what you might not realize is how many different products are being made from bamboo today. With that being said I could go on and on for days listing all the things made from bamboo.

But I'll just give you a few. Bamboo flooring being the top seller I believe. Because of the anti-bacterial properties of bamboo. people are not afraid to let their children play on bamboo surfaces. Bamboo cutting boards are another one because of the anti-bacterial properties they won't hold the germs like regular cutting boards do. Kitchen utensils are also another great selling product. With wooden spoons and wooden forks that are all safe to eat from.

  Bamboo is literally changing the way the world looks at things. Because of its ability to replenish itself quickly it can be used over and over again unlike a tree. It produces more oxygen than a tree 4 times as much. Plus it just keeps producing more and more canes each year. If you only cut 1/3 of your grove each year it will replenish itself in one year. If you cut more than 1/3 you will hurt the strength of the grove and the canes will be smaller the following year.

I for one am taking advantage of the growth in the bamboo industry. I grow 40 different species of bamboo. Running and clumping. Timber size, medium screening sizes, and ground cover bamboo for borders. They have striking colors that really stand out. I love all of the bamboos but my favorites are the giants. Its amazing to watch these giants grow to 30 ft tall in 2 months. For More Info on Growing Bamboo Check out Hardybamboo.org or Gabelmans Gardens Blog