Here is a fun fact: did you know that bamboo is the strongest and
fastest growing hardwood in the world? It is no wonder bamboo farming in
Kenya is fast gaining popularity given the scarcity of timber. Unlike
other trees that take decades to mature, a bamboo farming in Kenya takes
little time to return profits since a bamboo tree is ready for
harvesting just four years after planting and can be harvested for up to
40 years without the need to replant as they are self reproducing.Bamboo farming in Kenya 2020 is not only good for its commercial returns,
these trees are also very good for the environment. Unlike the water guzzling Eucalyptus,
bamboo are low maintenance and depending on the variety can even grow
in drier areas like the savannahs. They provide the forest cover and
ultimate clean up the air.

Bamboo farming in Kenya

The uses of bamboo trees are endless, from
cow feed to human food, furniture to art, fuel to timber, the uses are simply limitless. And with most bamboo varieties growing to up to 30m in
height and 30cm in diameter and the solid type growing to up to 10 m height and 10 cm diameter, each bamboo will provide plenty of material
to work with.Visit bamboo market in Kenya, to see how you can be able to make money from your bamboo trees.

Bamboo farming in Kenya does the best in moderately acidic loamy soil. There are very many certified sellers for bamboo seedlings in Kenya. There are different varieties that you can choose from.

Available Species For Bamboo Farming in Kenya 2020

• Abyssinica Which is solid stemmed
• Juniperus sabina chinensis
• Bambusa textilis or longinternode
• Dendrocalamus barbartus
• Leucaena leucocephala
• Dendrocalamus giganteus
• Phyllostachys pubescens(moso)
• Dendrocalamus maximuslamina
• Dendrocalamus membranaceus cv grandis
• Dendrocalamus maximuslamina
• Dendrocalamus asper
• Pinus Kesiya

If you are interested in bamboo farming in Kenya, visit the nearest bamboo
seedlings supplier for advice on the variety that does the best in your
region.

Planting Bamboos

When digging the hole, make it just twice the size of the roots. Using
compost manure when planting makes the plant even more healthier. To
increase drainage, put the compost at the bottom of the hole. Mix more
compost with the back filling soil. Be very careful with the delicate
roots and ensure that you do not leave air pockets around them. The
seedling should be firm in the soil to avoid being blown over by the
wind.

Bamboo Poles

Plant your bamboo seedlings during the rainy season or ensure that you water then thoroughly. Mulching is also very important at first but once the bushes get going, the dropped leaves from the plant itself will do just fine. As long as you avoid sweeping away the leaves, bamboo trees will
actually mulch all on their own.

Fertilization should be done regularly. Nitrogen rich fertilizer is best for this purpose. Cow manure can also be used.

Give us your views in the comments section below. Are you interested in bamboo farming in Kenya? Do you think that bamboo farming is a lucrative business venture?