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Sorry for the audio/video issues. My memory card got corrupted and I had to use a recovery program to get back the footage.
I also have added Red Margin Bamboo to the grove. If you are looking for a cold hardy aggressive runner that can tolerate sun or shade and wet locations, Red Margin is one of the best choices. It's more tolerant to drying winds and will get as large or larger as moso does in cold climates such as zones 5 and 6.
Starting 2018 I only use Milorganite in spring before the bamboo starts shooting and also in late fall. Ill use almost an entire 40lb bag over 100sf both times. It's not possible to use too much, but you need to use a lot for it to work well. It's organic and contains lots of plant available iron. It's effects last far longer than chemical fertilizers and is cheaper.
I only use about a 4 inch layer of wood chips (not mulch) every other year in late fall. By simply covering the bamboo with clear or white plastic (NOT BLACK) it makes a huge difference in winter preservation. If bamboo dries and turns brown over winter, it will grow back in spring, but the new shoots may not gain any height and it may not put out as many new shoots. The cold tolerance of bamboo is not just about what it can handle, but more importantly what it can tolerate for a period of time. Some bamboo such as my incense bamboo can survive down to -10f, but if its 20f for several weeks, the top growth will still dye off. That is due to the cold dry air. This is why covering it can be a night a day difference in plant health over winter.
By preserving bamboo and keeping it green over winter, the new shoots next season can double in height over the previous year's growth as proven here. The bamboo that was not covered did not get any larger. Fertilizing and mulching are also very helpful. By winter preservation and fertilization, you can shave off years of progress if height and density is what you are going for. Bamboo also needs at least 6 hours of direct sun during the growing season. It will not get very tall or spread quickly if it's shaded. In the shade, the shoots tend to stay short, thin and sparse. Also one last tip is to water it daily when it starts sending up new shoots in the spring. You'll want to do this until the new shoots have stopped growing in height. Continue to water if you notice leaf curl.
He has no videos at time of this posting, but he deserves credit
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