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Visit a bamboo plantation. Observe how the work is carried out there and write a description of it. Study how bamboo is grown in your surroundings. - Play, Do, Learn

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Visit a bamboo plantation. Observe how the work is carried out there and write a description of it. Study how bamboo is grown in your surroundings.

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A Visit to a Bamboo Plantation

The bamboo plantation was a lush expanse of green, where tall stalks swayed gracefully. Workers skillfully combined traditional and modern methods as they tended to the bamboo. The process began with the selection of seeds, cuttings, or rhizomes, with rhizomes preferred for their rapid growth. These were planted in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, ensuring ample space for root development.

Irrigation systems provided consistent moisture, while natural fertilizers and organic pest control maintained healthy growth. Workers pruned older stalks to nourish the younger ones. Harvesting involved cutting mature stalks (aged 3-5 years) at the base, allowing regeneration.

Bamboo, known as "green gold," was also cultivated in smaller setups, used for construction, weaving, and furniture. The plantation demonstrated sustainable practices and highlighted bamboo’s eco-friendly potential.

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Chapter 6.2: Optional Activities : (A) Productive Fields of Work - Bamboo and Cane Work [Page 137]

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Balbharati Integrated 5 Standard Part 4 [English Medium] Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 6.2 Optional Activities : (A) Productive Fields of Work
Bamboo and Cane Work | Q 1. | Page 137
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