[Shaku] curing bamboo

Seeking advice for curing bamboo so it can have an extended external use,
not in contact with the ground.

Is this done by immersing it in water for a period ?

This is not in reference to flutes.

Thank you
Kel.

www.rolling-cloud.eol.co.nz

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