Legend of the Japanese bamboo.
“When a Japanese bamboo seed is sown, it must be watered and fertilized constantly. During the first months, nothing appreciable happens. In reality, nothing happens with the seed during the first 7 years, to the point that an inexperienced grower would be convinced to have bought sterile seeds. However, during the 7th year, in a period of only 6 weeks, the bamboo plant grows more than 30 meters. Does it take only 6 weeks to grow? No, in reality, it takes 7 years to grow and 6 weeks to develop. During the first years of apparent inactivity, this bamboo generates a complex root system that allows it to sustain the growth that will come later. ” Legend of the Japanese bamboo. Unknown author .