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• Tonkin bamboo sticks
• Split bamboo sticks
• Benefits of Tonkin bamboo sticks

Tonkin bamboo sticks are made of unprocessed bamboo and are used for the cultivation of flowers, plants and vegetables. Tonkin sticks have a thick wall, which makes them stronger, which increases their lifespan. Since the sticks are so strong by nature, they are resistant to drought, rain, high winds, cold and heat.

Split bamboo is a light and solid material. The split bamboo can be treated with an anti-fungus agent, making it better resistant to moisture. In addition, it can be used for a wide range of vegetable plants, outdoor plants and pot plants, whereas the sticks are not attractive to insects that could harm the plant. The split bamboo sticks can easily be processed by machines and are pointed.

Below you will read about the diverse benefits of using Tonkin bamboo sticks in horticulture, including their durability, resilience against diverse weather conditions and eco-friendliness.

• Durability. Tonkin bamboo sticks are made from material that are long-lastig and can withstand the challenges of outdoor environments. Including intense sunlight, wind and heavy rain without compromising their strength and integrity. Therefore, Tonkin bamboo sticks offer durable and reliable support.
• Resistance to weather. Unlike other materials, tot deteriorate or corrode over time, Tonkin bamboo sticks excel in durability. They remain almost unaffected by rain, prolonged exposure to sunlight, ensuring consistent support for plants throughout the changing season.
• Eco-friendly and sustainable. Tonkin bamboo sticks are an environmentally conscious option, aligned with sustainable practices in horticulture. By opting for Tonkin bamboo sticks, you contribute to minimizing environmental impact while enjoying their exceptional performance and support of your plants.

Many bamboo sticks are supplied unprocessed. But also painted or waxed, colored bamboo sticks can be ordered. The colors used are light-green, dark green and brown. Colored bamboo sticks are widely applied in the pot plant cultivation, particularly in the Phalaenopsis cultivation. The reason for this is the decorative value, due to the colors of the sticks. The bamboo sticks are given a dye bath with the possible colors light-green, dark green and brown. Coating a bamboo stick ensures that the stick gets a plastic coating for additional strength to make it usable for a longer period of time without breaking easily. In addition, the plastic coating provides protection against molding.

For bamboo trellis usually tonkin is used with split bamboo sticks as sleepers. Bamboo trellis can be used to grow climbing plants and green plants in many different shapes, you decide about the height and the number of stands and girders yourself. Furthermore, the bamboo trellis have a unique construction; no nails or other unnatural materials are being used.

U-curves are manufactured from tonkin and are available in various stick thicknesses, heights and widths.

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