If there is such consensus.
From taste perspective I have heard "Moso" tastes best. Any other good tasting ones?
How about size? What produces biggest shoots?
And how about production? Does certain species provide year-round shoots harvest while others don't?
What is the best EATING type of bamboo available in US?
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Re: What is the best EATING type of bamboo available in US?
I have always heard that Phyllosachys dulcis, aka "sweetshoot bamboo" is the best, but have not eaten any myself.
Re: What is the best EATING type of bamboo available in US?
rhbj03, you might be interested in this old thread:
http://www.bambooweb.info/bb/viewtopic. ... 264#p67264
http://www.bambooweb.info/bb/viewtopic. ... 264#p67264
Re: What is the best EATING type of bamboo available in US?
P. Atrovaginata is my favorite. I also harvest lots of P. Dulcis, and P.Vivax. I have eaten P. Aueosulcata and it's really good. I'm only growing that in containers so I don't get anything big enough to eat. Dug my first Vivax shoot yesterday and had stir fry. YUMMM
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Re: What is the best EATING type of bamboo available in US?
I have heard Phyllosachys dulcis as well but mine didn not live long enough to get shoots. Most of mine are just now getting to the point where I can start harvesting shoots. I would certainly like to know if they are all edible and what are the best. I am getting many now that instead of just kicking over I can save and eat.