How to Put Ammonium Nitrate on Bamboo Plants

Bamboo, a member of the grass family, is a relative newcomer to the plant scene. According to Wayne Armstrong of Palomar College, the grasses evolved 30 to 40 million years ago. Gardeners have learned that bamboo grows readily in cultivation and adds interest to the landscape. Bamboo, like the grass in your lawn, responds well to applications of nitrogen. Ammonium nitrate is a form of nitrogen that helps bamboo plants thrive.

Ammonium nitrate
Gloves

Instructions

- 1
  Choose a windless day, when the temperature remains under 85 degrees Fahrenheit, on which to apply the ammonium nitrate.
- 2
  Water the bamboo as your normally do before applying the ammonium nitrate.
- 3
  Sprinkle 1/2 lb. of ammonium nitrate over the soil, 2 inches away from and completely surrounding the bamboo plant. Apply the fertilizer in mid-June and again at the beginning of September.
- 4
  Water the soil around the bamboo plant after applying the ammonium nitrate to soak the product into the plant's roots. Water slowly and deeply.

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