Another good video about bamboo preservation. Soaking it like that really lets the solution soak into the wood much better than any topical treatment would. I like the pvc pipe idea too. 💡 Keep up the good work. 👍
It is one hella long piece though. I watched another bamboo expert here who had dug a pit and lined it with pool liner, that also seemed like a good way to go.
Yes, I do reuse the solution (but it does deplete and I've not yet figured out how to tell when it's not strong enough. I think in the coming season I'll top it up with fresh borax and boric acid from time to time.)
Greets from the States! Been watching a number of videos on this subject, trying to learn the right way and I have picked up a couple of things from you today that nobody has discussed in any of the others, so thank you. First, I think nobody has shown the proper appearance of a stalk that's right for harvesting. I now know that I've taken stalks a little too young, next time I'll seek out the ones that look a little older. The green ones do look so healthy and robust I assumed that would be the logical choice compared to the ones with discoloration. And also, I had those boring insects before too, my only attempt previously. So I was getting prepared to heat treat everything and now I'm almost sold on doing it with the borax now that I've got all my ducks lined up LOL. Trying to assemble a simple greenhouse, and your video has been very helpful. May have to just stick to plan A and just fire treat since I've acquired a torch and built a stove and so forth. So one question: when is the best time to harvest one's bamboo? It is autumn here, I had guessed this was around the right time. I actually cut down about 50 stalks a few weeks ago but I anticipate needing a few more. And was thinking of doing the heat treatment this time anyway and then using some kind of treatment for insects after the fact, just so I can get going.
I harvest bamboo at the end of the dry season here because that's when most of the sugars have been used up (to sustain the bamboo during time when there's little or no rain). It's the sugars that the bugs are attracted to, so if they are depleted it means the cut bamboo is less attractive to them.
Sure, it's another wonderful plant that produces so much oxygen (like bamboo, about 30% more than most trees and other plants do) and has so many great uses. Plus it is legal here now too :)
@@ThailandGrowingLife I have been adding this miracle plant to my salads for the health benefits. Locals here (Uganda) give the leaves to their chicken to help combat parasites.
Does anyone have experience with re-treating a bamboo building? I'm wondering what might be the best process might be to get as complete saturation as possible? Right now thinking tap holes and spray, but am doubtful that'll achieve total saturation.
@@ThailandGrowingLife much appreciated! Yeah tapping and spraying is the conclusion I've come to so far. The bamboo in the house we just moved into doesn't seem like it was well treated since it's only been 10 years. Will replace all of the infested ones after retreating. Wish me luck! 🙏🏼
@@ThailandGrowingLife indeed so, nice to get back into building after a decade of coding. And excited to gain some experience working with bamboo as well. Thanks again!
I’m wanting to keep my bamboo as long as possible, so this soaking method would be difficult. I’m wondering if there’s a paint on or soaked wrap method? I’m also in a much drier climate, and have not seen the same insect damage (so far). Good clip though, thanks!
Question, you begin this video with treating, as you put it, "an older piece of bamboo about a year old." I had understood that you cannot effectively treat bamboo with Boric Acid and Borax unless you do so within a few days of cutting it down?
I've tested with young culms and older ones, but never with them when they are so fresh. I try to only cut them at the end of our dry season and leave them standing in place until the leaves start falling off. I think it is best to treat them sooner rather than later though.
@@ThailandGrowingLife Haha. I understood you perfectly, but I'm from Oz ! Perhaps hg2 needs to use auto translate. Also, thanks for the video. Great info.
Another good video about bamboo preservation. Soaking it like that really lets the solution soak into the wood much better than any topical treatment would. I like the pvc pipe idea too. 💡 Keep up the good work. 👍
Thank you
It is one hella long piece though. I watched another bamboo expert here who had dug a pit and lined it with pool liner, that also seemed like a good way to go.
Question - do you reuse same solution or you remix the entire solution?
Yes, I do reuse the solution (but it does deplete and I've not yet figured out how to tell when it's not strong enough. I think in the coming season I'll top it up with fresh borax and boric acid from time to time.)
Greets from the States! Been watching a number of videos on this subject, trying to learn the right way and I have picked up a couple of things from you today that nobody has discussed in any of the others, so thank you. First, I think nobody has shown the proper appearance of a stalk that's right for harvesting. I now know that I've taken stalks a little too young, next time I'll seek out the ones that look a little older. The green ones do look so healthy and robust I assumed that would be the logical choice compared to the ones with discoloration. And also, I had those boring insects before too, my only attempt previously. So I was getting prepared to heat treat everything and now I'm almost sold on doing it with the borax now that I've got all my ducks lined up LOL. Trying to assemble a simple greenhouse, and your video has been very helpful. May have to just stick to plan A and just fire treat since I've acquired a torch and built a stove and so forth.
So one question: when is the best time to harvest one's bamboo? It is autumn here, I had guessed this was around the right time. I actually cut down about 50 stalks a few weeks ago but I anticipate needing a few more. And was thinking of doing the heat treatment this time anyway and then using some kind of treatment for insects after the fact, just so I can get going.
I harvest bamboo at the end of the dry season here because that's when most of the sugars have been used up (to sustain the bamboo during time when there's little or no rain). It's the sugars that the bugs are attracted to, so if they are depleted it means the cut bamboo is less attractive to them.
Great content
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Good the method soak the bamboo
Thanks for watching
Is it dry bamboo only for treat ?
I usually leave the bamboo to stand where it is cut until the leaves dry and most have fallen off
@@ThailandGrowingLife thank you sir
casually growing mary jane lol
Sure, it's another wonderful plant that produces so much oxygen (like bamboo, about 30% more than most trees and other plants do) and has so many great uses. Plus it is legal here now too :)
@@ThailandGrowingLife I have been adding this miracle plant to my salads for the health benefits. Locals here (Uganda) give the leaves to their chicken to help combat parasites.
@@inverted_real_it_y Wow, cool, I'll have to check this out some more. We eat some of the young shoots but I didn't know about eating the leaves
@@inverted_real_it_y Good to know. I'll have to give it a try
How long do you submerge the bamboo in the chemical solution?
I leave it in for one week (or more sometimes). The solution of boric acid and borax is natural, not chemical.
Does anyone have experience with re-treating a bamboo building?
I'm wondering what might be the best process might be to get as complete saturation as possible? Right now thinking tap holes and spray, but am doubtful that'll achieve total saturation.
Sorry, I have no experience with retreating bamboo. I guess you're not able to soak it, so maybe spraying is your best option.
@@ThailandGrowingLife much appreciated! Yeah tapping and spraying is the conclusion I've come to so far. The bamboo in the house we just moved into doesn't seem like it was well treated since it's only been 10 years. Will replace all of the infested ones after retreating. Wish me luck! 🙏🏼
@@newolde1 Good luck. It sounds like it might be a job with a few challenges ... but will be worthwhile!
@@ThailandGrowingLife indeed so, nice to get back into building after a decade of coding. And excited to gain some experience working with bamboo as well. Thanks again!
I’m wanting to keep my bamboo as long as possible, so this soaking method would be difficult. I’m wondering if there’s a paint on or soaked wrap method? I’m also in a much drier climate, and have not seen the same insect damage (so far).
Good clip though, thanks!
Soaking it like this will help it last a long time. Great that you don't have the bugs like we do here!
If your use itis out side. Paint the bambu with disel and used motor oil.
I have 3 week old bamboo used to cast an upper floor. I want to reuse it for sheds, gazebo and raised beds. Will this old bamboo soak up the solution?
I think it will. It may be best to leave it soaking a little longer if you can.
See if adding glycol antifreeze to boric acid mix helps
Interesting, but I doubt very much I can buy it in a tropical climate!
Question, you begin this video with treating, as you put it, "an older piece of bamboo about a year old." I had understood that you cannot effectively treat bamboo with Boric Acid and Borax unless you do so within a few days of cutting it down?
I've tested with young culms and older ones, but never with them when they are so fresh. I try to only cut them at the end of our dry season and leave them standing in place until the leaves start falling off. I think it is best to treat them sooner rather than later though.
Creat content and grear idea when you have smaller quantities.
Thanks. Yes, my method using the pvc pipe makes it more practical when treating small batches.
Your technique should be required reading for everyone living in the tropics!
Thanks!
Too much accent and needs better mic.
LOL I'm not sure of any mic that would help translate my accent :)
@@ThailandGrowingLife Haha. I understood you perfectly, but I'm from Oz ! Perhaps hg2 needs to use auto translate. Also, thanks for the video. Great info.
@@Pat206 Thanks, glad you liked the video.