09-08-2008, 04:03 AM
Yes, absolutely, bamboo is wonderful. I've planted two sections of Hirose on my property, which is both a fine timber bamboo and a fine edible. It's not to be recommended for everyone, as while it's a clumping type can still go nuts on you, and it's dang big anyway, reaching 60 feet or better.
Most bananas have an edible core which is similar, for those who don't know, and is a good excuse to whack 'em if they're getting out of control.
Dick's idea with the perf pipe is good. I'm planning on putting perf in the midst of every raised bet or row to improve drainage. Again, I think a compost pile is a redundant un-needed complexity in the area, as the main purpose of the pile is to keep the ground temp above 65 degrees, something we by and large don't need to worry about. I've simply started to rotate rows, composting in the idle ones, and it's working great.
In spite of things that haven't grown, I'm on the 3rd garden this year! Hard to believe that!
I cannot over-recommend planting 'Uala especially of the "piko" type, as it's nice looking, slug-proof, has fine edible greens, and goes gangbusters. It starts easily from cuttings. I think it alone would provide a minimalist survival garden.
Most bananas have an edible core which is similar, for those who don't know, and is a good excuse to whack 'em if they're getting out of control.
Dick's idea with the perf pipe is good. I'm planning on putting perf in the midst of every raised bet or row to improve drainage. Again, I think a compost pile is a redundant un-needed complexity in the area, as the main purpose of the pile is to keep the ground temp above 65 degrees, something we by and large don't need to worry about. I've simply started to rotate rows, composting in the idle ones, and it's working great.
In spite of things that haven't grown, I'm on the 3rd garden this year! Hard to believe that!
I cannot over-recommend planting 'Uala especially of the "piko" type, as it's nice looking, slug-proof, has fine edible greens, and goes gangbusters. It starts easily from cuttings. I think it alone would provide a minimalist survival garden.