Commercial-Grade Bamboo Planting Material

Species: Bambusa balcooa (Clumping Bamboo)

OFFER DETAILS

2,5 L bagged bamboo plants/plugs = ±2.5 hectares (at 400 plants/ha)

Price:

Usual price: R62 per plug

Special offer:   R40 per plug

Minimum order: 18 plugs/box @ R720

R35 per plug (bulk – take all)

Once-off special – limited availability

WHAT YOU GET

Tissue-cultured bamboo plugs/plants (NOT seed-grown)

Uniform, high-quality genetic material

Plants already established in 1.25 L bags

Average height: ±50 cm

WHY TISSUE CULTURE?

Unlike seed-grown plants:

Uniform growth across your plantation

Selected high-performance genetics

Predictable yield and structure

Stronger commercial outcomes

CARE & ESTABLISHMENT

Water: 150–200 ml per plant every 2–3 days

Root establishment: ±4 months before field planting or pot upgrade

Ideal for growers who want to develop their own nursery system

WHY USE PLUGS?

Easier climate adaptation

Lower transport cost vs large plants

Gives you control over early-stage plant development

Perfect for commercial-scale farming

SPECIFICATIONS – Bambusa balcooa

Type: Clumping (non-invasive)

Height: 15–25 m

Diameter: 2.5–10 cm

Internodes: 20–40 cm

Climate: Tropical / wet (tolerates down to −5°C)

Rainfall: 600–5,000 mm/year

Soil: Prefers heavy-textured soils

pH: 5.5 – 7.0

Altitude: 0–600 m

USES & APPLICATIONS

Construction & scaffolding

Furniture & panels

Pulp & paper production

Windbreaks

Animal fodder (leaves)

Edible shoots

Biomass, biochar & energy production

IDEAL FOR

Commercial bamboo farmers

Agroforestry projects

Carbon & biochar ventures

Nursery operators

Landowners looking for high-yield crops

NOTE

This is a once-off batch. Limited extra plugs may become available.

If you would like to collect your plants, please let us know. The collection area is in Western Cape, Garden Route.

Send us a message to reserve your stock or to be notified of additional availability.