Bamboo Production Practices in Florida: Water and Fertilization Requirements
Bamboo production is estimated at around 1,300 acres in Florida, growing by 50% annually. Currently, growers are using trial and error methods to estimate production requirements related to water and fertilization and which varieties to grow. Stahl and Sargent (2021) provided a synopsis and comprehensive review of postharvest management practices for bamboo in Florida. In this review, we further elucidate the production requirements for bamboo using lessons and literature from other regions. In the near future, ongoing research will enable further updates on the production needs and best management practices of bamboo as the industry grows.
Authors
- Hardev S. Sandhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1012-8556)
- Davie M. Kadyampakeni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5034-8190)
- Joao M. B. Vendramini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3383-1620)
- Lisa Hickey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3404-9550)
- Hardeep Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6880-0085)
- Steven A. Sargent (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5540-7831)
- Cyrus J. Januarie
- Labake O. Agunbiade
Institutions
- Everglades University (US)
- Florida Department of Citrus (US)
- University of Florida (US)
- Florida Sea Grant (US)
- Southwest Florida Research (US)
- U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory (US)
- University of West Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society
- Published
- 2025-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.32473/fshs.136.1.138683
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Bamboo properties and applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75
Funders
- Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida