comparing Phyllostachys species for edible shoots

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jd. - Sent you a PM but not intercepted. Chance your email has changed and notifications are not getting through?

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I thought that once you were in the 'circle', John, there are no secrets here. ;)
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Chipper needs new blades!


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Robert Young...Image


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It's poring down rain, hence the leaning everything.


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'Fat culms are what you need if you're going to eat shoots'.
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Re: comparing Phyllostachys species for edible shoots

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Thick shoots make a meal,
but add hunger for bamboo
and lean shoots can do. :)
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