torching bamboo

Question

After I cut my bamboo down, can I kill it by torching the short remaining 3 – 4′ of stalk and torch the ground on top where the stalk bases were? Or do I have to cut the stalks down and then remove as much roots and then torch the root area. I was thinking heat would be a good method and if I only had to torch the stalks it would take care of killing the roots too. I torch grass and it kills the roots right away.

Answer 1

Torching the plant may only help it thrive more and isn't likely to kill the root system. If you're looking for ways to eliminate bamboo, this article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/kill-bamboo.htm