In which month do bamboo shoots grow?

Bamboo shoots in spring usually grow in February. Its growth can be divided into three stages, the first stage is from early February to early April, the initial growth is in the middle and late April, and the maturity is after May. These three stages of bamboo shoots can be eaten, but the taste will be different. Among them, bamboo shoots in February are the most tender and have the best taste. Spring bamboo shoots unearthed in April are full of vitality and can grow into bamboo. It is not recommended to dig them. Spring bamboo shoots in May also have certain nutritional value.

When is the best time to dig bamboo shoots?

It is best to dig spring bamboo shoots in February-March. You can dig them as long as they are unearthed. The specific time needs to be determined according to your own needs. If you want tender bamboo shoots, you'd better get them in February. At this time, the bamboo shoots have just been unearthed, the taste is fresh and tender, and the rate of bamboo shoots is not as high as that of mid-term bamboo shoots. There will be a phenomenon of bamboo shoots retreating and need to be dug. Bamboo shoots unearthed in April are relatively large and tough, so digging is not recommended, because they can grow into bamboo. Although the taste of old bamboo shoots is not as good as that of fresh bamboo shoots, they also have certain nutritional value and can be made into food. This kind of bamboo shoots can be excavated after May.