Klarinet Archive - Posting 000685.txt from 1998/09

From: "John Gates" <cadenza@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Grow grenadilla? (Was Re: [kl] Reed Cane in MD)
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 20:16:46 -0400

Do you realize how long it takes to grow African Blackwood. Because the
wood is so dense and heavy, almost impervious, it grows very slowly. The
tree gains about 1" in height a year. So maybe if you started it now your
great grandchildren could go in business.

LOL, Cadenza
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From: Stan Elias <elias1@-----.net>
Date: Saturday, September 19, 1998 6:11 AM
Subject: [kl] Grow grenadilla? (Was Re: [kl] Reed Cane in MD)

>Kelly Abraham wrote:
>
>> Can you grow grenadilla wood too?
>
>There's a thought. Can grenadilla be grown commercially, perhaps turned
into a cash crop for countries with the right growing conditions? Obviously
a long-term
>proposition, might it be possible with the help of a relatively stable
government?
>
>Stan Elias
>
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