Bamboo Plants
In the world of plants, Bamboo is certainly one of the most useful to mankind. Distinguishing it from trees and other plant life, it has an average growth rate of two inches every hour. By far, this makes it the fastest growing plant in the world.
Unlike many would believe, bamboo plants are not trees. In fact, they are evergreen grasses. These grasses fall into 91 different genera, with over 1,000 species currently known. As different species can be used for different things, this variety helps to ensure the lasting survival of a bamboo plant.
In several eastern countries, such as, India, China and Japan, bamboo is highly valuable. Bamboo plants are cultivated as a resource of food, wood and even fuel, all of these combined help to increase it’s resourcefulness to the needs of societies abroad. Bamboo, when properly treated, can be extremely durable and long lasting, it provides an easy solution to many problems.
One of the most common uses of bamboo plants, is it’s cultivation as a wood product. Because of it’s accelerated growth rate and durable qualities, bamboo is often used as a wood based product for both the interior and exterior of many homes, this offers endless possibilities for architects and interior designers. In addition to construction material for homes, bamboo is also used on smaller wood products people use on a daily basis, such as chop sticks, tables, cutting boards, sushi bowls and other kitchen accessories.
When bamboo plants are young, the shoots can be eaten from many different varieties. It is important to note, that not all species of bamboo shoots can be ingested. For example, the giant bamboo plant contain cyanide within its shoots. Cyanide can be lethal to humans.
In the animal kingdom, several survive with the help of bamboo plants. The giant panda has a strict diet consisting only of bamboo leaves and stalks.
Bamboo is one of the most valuable resources we have today, however, there have been some challenges to cultivating it. In South Asia, there are several factors bamboo farmers have to confront and one of which is the massive blooming season. This is most notable in the Bay of Bengal, where the bamboo plants bloom once every 30 to 35 years. This mass blooming and fruiting cases severe consequences to human populations nearby. As the fruit falls to the ground, rats swarm. As the rats swarm, they bring disease with them and cause famine. Famine often will follow this type of disease in these areas and once it begins to spread, many human deaths can occur. With the increased technology of today’s society, solutions to the infestation and disease problems are being addressed, in a manner that will preserve the bamboo plant during its fruiting season.
Bamboo is a versatile plant and can grow in many regions across the world. Bamboo is most commonly found in East Asia, although they can thrive in sub-Saharan Africa, North and South America. When people think of Bamboo, they most often think of it as the stuff panda bears eat, however, you can now see that it is used extensively as building materials and certain bamboo plants offer a good source of food.
Bambum Healthware – Bamboo Knives
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John Boos Mystery Oil Butcher Block Oil $6.95 The Perfect Remedy For Your Thirsty Board Wood gets “thirsty” — it gets dry — drying can lead to cracking and deterioration — cutting boards and butcher block surfaces are no exception — protect your investment with regular applications of either Boos Board Cream or Boos Mystery Oil. Frequency of application will depend upon how often you use your board and how you clean it — for example,… |
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Natural Home Stainless Steel Compost Bin $29.99 WP77 Features: -Kitchen compost bin.-Durable.-Crock holds 1.3 gallons.-Stainless steel does not leach chemicals. Construction: -Recycled stainless steel construction. Dimensions: -Overall dimensions: 15” H x 7.25” W x 8” D…. |
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Joyce Chen 10-Inch Bamboo Steamer Set $14.95 This traditional steamer traps steam and absorbs moisture preventing dim sum from getting soggy. Fits perfectly inside any of Joyce Chen’s 12″ stir frys or 14″ woks. Steam from the wok is used to cook meats or seafood in the bottom tier, then add vegetables in the top tier. The bamboo steamer can be used to cook wheat buns, cakes, and dim sum, and is also a great way to steam small amounts of tam… |
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Lipper International Bamboo Bed Tray with Folding Legs, Brown $19.99 Whether it’s a party of one or a party of eight, serveware from Lipper International enhances the beauty of any dining presentation. Dramatic serving bowls, trays and more provide added beauty and are easy to care for and easy to integrate with any table setting. Lipper International is a leading wholesaler of a variety of products designed to improve your home and your lifestyle. From pantry and … |
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Household Essentials Large Storage Box, Dark Red Canvas with Bamboo Accents $14.27 Color:Brick and Bamboo, Size:Large Lidded BoxFolds flat. Attached lid…. |
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Organize It All Lohas Wall Mounting Shelf with Towel Bars $39.98 The antimicrobial material makes this wall mounting shelf with towel bars long lasting and sturdy for you to use a longtime. It is made from carbonized bamboo with an elegant warm color and has a sturdy shelf with a towel bar to store and organize your towels and bathroom accessories. Size: 23.5″ x 10″ x 8″…. |
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Range Kleen Cw6006r Rectangular Pot Rack (Bamboo & Steel) (Kitchen Appliances & Accessories / Home & Health Accessories) RECTANGULAR; HANGING POT RACK; BLENDS INTO ANY DECO; HOLDS UP TO 30 LBS OF COOKWARE;BAMBOO & STEEL… |
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Potting Shed Creations Bamboo Grow Pot-Organic Basil A complete container garden in a sustainable bamboo pot. Durable, stronger than maple and completely handmade in the U.S.A. from all natural materials. Grow one yourself or makes the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys fresh herbs and flowers…. |
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Sushi@home Maki Rice Roller $60.00 Sushi is easy to make, but it’s the rolling that usually throws novice makers for a loop. This maki machine replaces the traditional bamboo mat and makes sushi rolling foolproof, so you can enjoy this quick and healthy meal or appetizer any day of the week. To assemble your sushi for rolling, secure a sheet of nori (that’s seaweed, for the uninitiated) between the upper and lower frames inside the… |
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Bamboo USB 4 Port Hub Connect with nature as you connect to your computer. Featuring a polished genuine bamboo hub body, with four USB ports. Made out of 100 renewable and sustainable bamboo. Measures 3.5 x1.5 with a 3 USB connector…. |
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