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Tue, Aug 28, 12 at 8:34
| After 'rescuing' a couple of sacks of Bamboo prunings from a neighbour's garden, I read that "bamboo leaves contain substances that inhibit plant growth."
Has anyone had any practical experience of this. I'd hate to throw the whole lot out; mind you, it would have been collected by our local Council for their bulk-composting facility anyway. |
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| I have used bamboo poles I cut in my garden for many years. I turn the leaves under & never had a problem. Shred & compost them should help, if there is any problem. I have never had a problem myself. |
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- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 28, 12 at 15:00
| Various species of bamboo can produce allelopathic characteristics but they do not affect all plants. Just as with other plants with allelopathic properties, a proper composting process pretty eliminates any risk. |
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| Thanks for the two pieces of information. The prunings will be shredded along with any other additions to the heap, which increases the ability to generate heat. |
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