Bamboo seeds have not germinated well. We have had only 10-12 saplings so far. I dug out the polybags and saw that most of the seeds were rotting. I guess the following may be the reasons for their rot.

1. I think I may have planted them too deep. I dug them out and sprinkled a thin layer of compost on them. Hope a few more can germinate.
2. Most likely I may have over-watered them. The soil felt soggy.
3. I should have sprouted them well before planting in the soil. Their chances to survive would have been higher.
4. There were ants and other critters loitering around the seeds that may have eaten a few of them.

In a few days from now we will be visiting a bamboo farmer who runs a 53 acre bamboo farm. He is around 6 hours away from our place. He has many bamboo varieties and also has a bamboo nursery .

Will share my learnings in this space. Quite excited about this trip.