Our quarter acre bamboo grove was planted by original owner George Oki with the fresh shoots in mind. It also serves as a windscreen and favorite roosting place for myriads of birds. |
"SWEETSHOOT BAMBOO"
Phyllostachys Dulcis
"Sweetshoot bamboo" is the common name of this variety,
prized for its tender texture and sweet, delicate flavor.
The Bamboo Shoots are in full season
right now.
The shoots are $5 a pound. We ship Priority Mail, which gets to you in 2 to 3 days. Shipping for up to five pounds of bamboo shoots to any USPS mailing address in the United States is $11.
Click to e-mail Jeff your order
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"The aromatic, just-cooked shoots taste like artichoke, corn and hearts of palm,"
writes Laura McCandlish in an article for NPR's Kitchen Window.
Check out our Bamboo Shoot & Avocado Salad Recipe
Season: April, May
Size: 6 to 8 inches long, up to 3" in diameter at the base.
Suggested uses: Steamed, grilled, stir-fried
Shelf life: 15 days in the refrigerator.
Click to view our list of seasonal fruit
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Penryn Fruit List
Apples
Asian pears
Bamboo shoots
Cherries
Citrus
European Pears
Feijoas
Figs
Grapes
Kiwifruit
Plums
Peaches
Persimmons
Pomegranates
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