Bamboo - one of the most interesting evergreen grass plants in the garden or park. It not only enchants gardeners and hobby gardeners with its Far Eastern flair, but everyone who appreciates the Asian lifestyle. Even if the plants are considered robust and easy to care for, the question of the right planting time arises.

When is the best time to plant bamboo?

From April to June, most bamboo plants form new culms. During this growing season one should not disturb the roots. Otherwise, you can plant the bamboo all year round, outside of winter temperatures below zero. Anyone who still plants bamboos in autumn should, to be on the safe side, also provide additional winter protection for the hardy bamboo species with piled up leaves or reed mats and the right bamboo care.

Bamboos planted in spring have an increased water requirement. Regular pouring and watering is required here. At the latest when your bamboo rolls its leaves, it tells you that it is thirsty and needs water immediately. As soon as he has been supplied with enough liquid, he unrolls his leaves again.

This is how the bamboo takes root and thrives

  • Applies to both the bamboo planting season in autumn and spring. Planting a bamboo takes place in the following steps:

Step 1 - Prepare location and plant

The site should be sheltered from north and east winds. Otherwise, there are suitable bamboo varieties for every location where they can develop optimally. Pay particular attention to a water-permeable and humus-rich soil. Bamboos prefer loose, sandy-loamy to humus-rich soils with a crumbly structure.

First water the bamboo well so that the root ball is soaked. Dig the planting pit to twice the size of the root ball. If the soil is impermeable to water, avoid accumulating moisture under the bale by using gravel drainage. Now mix the excavated soil in the same ratio with moist potting soil or special bamboo soil and some sand.

Place the bamboo in the middle with the ball only 3 cm lower than in the cultivation. No longer!
Used deeper means there is not enough air for new roots to form. Then carefully spread the soil around the bale and step on it lightly. Create a pouring edge with the remaining excavation.

Step 2 - Bamboo care after planting

After planting, pay particular attention to sufficient soil moisture. And water the bamboo thoroughly. Important: Avoid waterlogging.

tips and tricks

To prevent uncontrolled spreading via root suckers, limit bamboo with a rhizome barrier.

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