{"product_id":"bamboo-asper-bambusa-asper","title":"Bamboo 'Asper' (Bambusa asper)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"372\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eGiant Edible Bamboo for Gourmet Shoots, Shade, and Sustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"766\" class=\"\"\u003eAsper Bamboo is a towering, tropical bamboo species known for producing some of the largest and most delicious edible shoots in the world. Native to Southeast Asia, this clumping bamboo is a staple in Asian cuisine and agroforestry systems—valued for its fast growth, culinary-grade shoots, and strong, straight culms used in building and crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1171\" class=\"\"\u003eAsper can grow up to 100 feet tall with thick culms reaching 8 inches in diameter, making it one of the largest clumping bamboos on the planet. But don’t let its size fool you—it’s a non-invasive, manageable grower that forms tight clumps and thrives in warm, sunny climates. Perfect for privacy screens, windbreaks, shade, or creating a canopy layer in food forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1380\" class=\"\"\u003eIts young shoots emerge in spring and are highly prized for their tender, nutty flavor. When harvested early and properly prepared, they're excellent in stir-fries, soups, stews, and pickled recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1514\" class=\"\"\u003eAt Sow Exotic, our Asper Bamboo plants ship in 1-gallon biodegradable coconut coir pots, ready to plant with zero plastic waste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Large Nursery Pot (2-4 ft) \/ Single Plant","offer_id":48700453126387,"sku":"ASP-BAM-L","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Nursery Pot (2-4 ft) \/ 4-Pack (Save 15%)","offer_id":48700453159155,"sku":"ASP-BAM-L-4PK","price":271.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/8094\/7593\/files\/sow-exotic-tropical-fruit-tree-large-nursery-pot-2-4-ft-single-plant-bamboo-asper-bambusa-asper-37951606194419.png?v=1776021577","url":"https:\/\/practicalmagicstore.com\/products\/bamboo-asper-bambusa-asper","provider":"Practical Magic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}