It was cultivated after beginning of autumn. After a long period of growth, it can be excavated in autumn. Every year from June 5438 to1October 065438, people can see the sale of winter bamboo shoots in the market. Winter bamboo shoots are very delicious vegetables, so they are named "Winter bamboo shoots" because of their long growing season. Its origin is mainly located in the south of China, such as Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Hunan and other provinces. However, in some warmer areas in the south, the growth time of winter bamboo shoots may be advanced.

The optimum temperature for the growth of winter bamboo shoots is 10~25℃. When the temperature is lower than 5℃, the growth of winter bamboo shoots will stop. Therefore, in some areas where the temperature drops rapidly in the south, the growth time of winter bamboo shoots will be shorter than that in the north. Winter bamboo shoots need sufficient light, and they need to keep proper light during growth. The growth of winter bamboo shoots also needs proper soil moisture. If the soil is dry, it is not conducive to the growth of winter bamboo shoots.

Mining time of winter bamboo shoots

Because of its long growth cycle, winter bamboo shoots can generally be dug in the following spring, but the time of winter bamboo shoots will be different because of the different climate and planting period in different regions. Usually, the winter bamboo shoots are harvested from February to March. In this period, winter bamboo shoots have the best taste and the highest nutritional value. It is worth noting that winter bamboo shoots should be eaten as soon as possible after picking, and they will lose their flavor and nutritional value after the preservation period.

After winter bamboo shoots are picked, they can be wrapped in wet towels and stored in a cool and ventilated place. If you want to last longer, you can soak the winter bamboo shoots in salt water or freeze them. But pay attention to peel off the bamboo shoots before freezing, which is more convenient to use.