Vermi-compost from Bamboo leaf 

    It was found that, approximately 11.25 tons of bamboo leaf wastes will be obtained from the one hectare of bamboo forests. Bamboo leaf wastes consist of 19.5-26.3% cellulose, 11.30-13.50% hemi cellulose and 8.7-11.60 % lignin. It also contains 34.6-37.5% organic carbon.

Preparation

Mix the bamboo leaf wastes and cow dung in the ratio of 5:1 and add microbial consortia (@ 2 kg/ton) and allow it for partial composting

Then release the earthworms into the compost pit (Eudrilla euginea)  @ 3 kg/ ton and keep it for 75 days

Finally the vermicompost was prepared after 75 days of composting.

This vermicompost contains

· 1.14% nitrogen

· 0.65% phosphorus

· 0.88% potassium

· 16.54%humus content

 Bamboo production can sequester 2.03 metric tons of carbon per hectare per year, based on 12 data points from four sources. This value includes carbon sequestered in long-lived products from harvested bamboo

Bamboo is a perennial evergreen plant with annual leaf exchange. New leaves emerge in the springtime to gently push off old foliage.

Scientifically speaking bamboo is undoubtedly grass, but in terms of legislation, bamboo is often classified as a tree

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on this planet. It has been recorded growing at an amazing 47.6 inches in a 24 hour period.

Bamboo is a crucial element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.  A grove of bamboo release 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. Because of this, planting bamboo is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and help fight global warming

Bamboo is a viable replacement for wood. It can be harvest in 3-5 years versus 10-20 for most softwoods. It can out yield pine 6 to 1 in biomass production. It is also one of the strongest building materials with a tensile strength of 28,000 psi. To help give you an idea how much this is, mild steel measures 23,000 psi