Plant Details

Phyllostachys edulis

Moso-Chiku, Tortoise shell bamboo

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General Information

Scientific name: Phyllostachys edulis
Also known as: Moso-Chiku, Tortoise shell bamboo

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 8.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Shoots, Stem
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Wood, Carbon farming

Description

Young shoots are tasty when cooked but are sharp when eaten raw. Although they are not of the highest quality, they are very popular because of their large size. In China, they are often cooked after being harvested in the spring, when they are about 8 cm above the ground. The shoots are then cut off about 5 cm below ground level. The dormant young shoots that are harvested in winter before they emerge above the ground are considered a delicacy and are particularly valued.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/11
End of Harvest: 28/02