Company Overview
Embark on a transformative journey with Bamboo Spirit, a dynamic start-up dedicated to revolutionizing the landscape through the boundless potential of bamboo. With five years of strategic planning and network development, we have established ourselves as pioneers in the industry, working towards the holistic transformation of various sectors.
Through extensive research and collaboration, we have curated a collection of 25 bamboo plant species approved by DARLEA (Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land, and Environmental Affairs). This vast selection enables us to explore numerous value chains, ranging from tea, cosmetics and agriculture to carbon farming, food products, flour, and even industrial applications. Our present focus is on building these value chains from the ground up, creating a robust and sustainable bamboo industry.
Why Choose Us
Embark on a transformative journey with Bamboo Spirit, a dynamic start-up dedicated to revolutionizing the landscape through the boundless potential of bamboo. Our mission is to:
Cultivate Growth:
Cultivate and distribute bamboo plants, fostering its cultivation on plantations across the continent.
Diverse Productions:
Establish various production lines that harness the versatility of bamboo to create innovative, eco-friendly products.
Global Impact:
Produce high-quality bamboo products to meet local demands and expand our footprint by exporting to global markets, contributing to economic growth and environmental conservation.
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Years Experience
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Bamboo Species
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Bamboo Products
1 tons
Carbon Credit
1 +
Hector Scale
Bamboo is unique
Bamboo Plants
Our supplier receives a yearly phytosanitary certificate, verifying that all agricultural products (bamboo plants and plugs), have undergone inspection and are free from pests and diseases. This certification is required for importing and exporting bamboo plants and plugs.
In the more than 25 years that this supplier has been supplying Africa, none of their products has been rejected by customs. Additionally, their products are subject to yearly inspections by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development.
There are two main types of bamboo available: clumpers and runners.
Clumping bamboos have a very short root structure and are genetically incapable of expanding more than a few centimeters per year. They typically form discrete circular clumps, growing shoots on the outside. These clumps slowly enlarge as new culms emerge each year, potentially reaching sizes ranging from 15cm to approximately 3m.
Running bamboo, on the other hand, spreads through the growth of long, horizontal roots called rhizomes. With the right knowledge and materials, running bamboos can be effectively contained in smaller areas, providing a less expensive and more holistic approach for large-scale plantations.
For open land or rehabilitation of mine land, using bamboo can be a cost-effective solution to combat erosion, restore soil balance, provide food for animals and humans, foster microbes and fungi, yield compost through falling leaves, stabilize the water table, create jobs, and achieve a carbon-negative impact – essentially serving as an all-in-one solution.
However, it’s important to note that if left unmanaged, running bamboos can overtake indigenous habitats and harm them. Therefore, careful planning and foresight are crucial when deciding where to plant runners.
Plugs
A minimum order of 540 plugs is required, which corresponds to one box and covers approximately one hectare of bamboo plants.
Pros: Using plugs helps the plants adapt to the local climate more easily, reduces transportation costs, and allows you to be involved in nurturing the bamboo in your own nursery. It is particularly suitable for commercial farming.
Cons: Plugs must be transplanted into 2.5-liter bags filled with a sand mixture enriched with a fertilizer based on mature chicken manure, and remain in these planting bags for up to 10 months before they can be relocated. Large quantities of plugs may require a lead time of 3 to 6 months for preparation
Note: Plugs are only sold in boxes of 540 plants and are not available for separate purchase by nurseries or the general public, except during nationwide promotions promoting other species.
