Africa Plantation Capital :Bamboo tea, latest of wonder grass

Friday, October 18, 2019

Kelvin Kaloki, the managing director at Africa Plantation Capital (APC), which partners with bamboo farmers on the crop’s management and markets. He advises that all one needs in the bamboo business is dedication, a workable business plan, some resources and professional advice.

What you need to know:

Environmentally, the grass is an excellent carbon sink and is also great in raising the water table, making it a valuable partner in combating climate change.
When selecting the plantation site, check the quality of the soil. Bamboo is a very versatile plant and can grow in almost any soil type.
Bamboo grows best with ample water but the roots must not become soggy and waterlogged. Planting should coincide with the start of the rainy season.
Bamboo plantlets normally take three to four years to mature. Each bamboo plantlet produces multiple shoots during its lifetime

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