Dendrocalamus asper (source 2)
Dendrocalamus asper (source 2) seeds were collected in Burma. Its flowering culms showed bigger sizes than source 1 from Yunnan province China.
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It can reach a diameter of 15-25 cm, height of 20-30 cm, wall thickness of 2-4 cm at base.
dimeter at 0.6 m tall Culm wall thickness at base, middle and top
Dendrocalamus asper shoots are edible. It's one of the main bamboo species for shoot production in Asia.
​Dendrocalamus asper poles are strong and durable, good for construction, charcoal, biofuel, paper making, textile etc.
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Best climate to grow Dendrocalamus asper:
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annual daytime temperature: 20-27 °c
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mean annual rainfall: 1,200 mm above
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Soil type: sandy loam, or heavy soil with good drainage
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PH in soil: 5.0-6.5
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Dendrocalamus asper seeds (S2):
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Seed size: 5-7 mm long, 2-3 mm wide
Harvest time: March 2019
Origin: Burma
Seed number in 1 gram: 80 seeds
Germination rate: 45%
Plants from 1 kilo seeds: 20,000-30,000
Viability: 9-12 months (at 1-4 centigrade)
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Germinating Dendrocalamus asper seeds (S2):
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Best temperature: 25-30 centigrade
Sprouting time: 4-5 days on tissue (shell free)
8-10 days on tissue (with shell)
15-30 days in soil (with shell)
​Sowing on seedbed: 30 grams per square meter
Facility: plastic film to control moisture
shade net when temperature is above 25 °C
​ irrigation system
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Transplant: 1) pot up when 3-4 leaves are developed
​ 2) plant in field when 2-3 culms are fully lignified and minimum 60 cm high
Planting Dendrocalamus asper seeds (S2):
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Suggested space: 4m x 5m
5m x 5m
​ 5m x 6m
Planting season: beginning of rainy season
(at least 1-2 months of rain after planting)
If irrigation is available, can be planted all year round
Planting hole size: 60cm (L) x 60cm (W) x 50cm(D)
80cm (L) x 80cm (W) x 60cm(D)
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Life of plantation: ​80-100 years
1-year old Dendrocalamus asper seedlings