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Looking for some free bamboo

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:12 am
by elvimiller
I am in zone 5, Michigan. I would like to grow bamboo to use the canes for supports in my veggie gardens. I have done some research on buying it locally but it is about $50 a small pot here. Does anyone have excess to send me some to plant. I can pay shipping via paypal.

Re: Looking for some free bamboo

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:34 am
by stevelau1911
I have parvifolia rhizomes, but

You might be able to try needmore who lives in southern Indiana and you might be able to do a road trip to get several species. I'm sure he has a lot to spare if he has over 140 species.

Re: Looking for some free bamboo

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:22 pm
by Alan_L
I can send you some rhizomes if you're interested. PM me or email (click my user name and there should be a way to send me an email) if you're interested.

Note that it will take at least three years before you'll be able to start harvesting canes, maybe more.

Re: Looking for some free bamboo

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:24 pm
by stevelau1911
http://www.mibamboo.com/

There's even a place closer called Michigan bamboo which might be less than an hour drive to get to for you.