That being said, it's important to read up on how to cut bamboo back before you plant it – especially as it grows incredibly quickly. So quickly, in fact, it can become an ‘invasive’ plant ...
You can often find fresh bamboo shoots in Asian food stores, but they’re not easy to prepare as they’re protected by many layers of overlapping, brown husk covered in fine, sharp hairs.
In the Chinese countryside, a person's life, from cradle to grave, can be measured with bamboo. Until recently, doctors often cut umbilical cords with a finely sharpened bamboo knife. Today ...