Vetiver Grass Slips
Available stock: 30,000+ slips
Grow Vetiver is a small business that grows and harvests vetiver grass for supply to individuals, community groups and larger businesses.
We are based 50km north of Brisbane, Australia,
in the Moreton Bay council region.
What is Vetiver Grass?
“Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) is a tropical clump grass with origin in south India. Its primary uses are for soil and water conservation, soil fertility enhancement, bio-engineeering, phytoremediation of contaminated land and water, disaster mitigation, and a byproduct supply for forage, fuel, handicrafts, and perfumery. It also sequesters significant quantities of atmospheric carbon. "
— Vetiver Network International
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Vetiver grass can be used in many situations to protect soil (even sand) from erosion:
Along the coastline to protect the foreshore from King Tides and Storm Surges as Vetiver is significantly saline tolerant.
Bordering dams, creeks and drains, where Vetiver holds the banks in place and prevents collapse.
As a barrier against shallow flooding in low lying areas.
Vetiver can be planted to slow down surface water movement, alter flow direction, and promote better seepage for water table replenishment.
Cut Vetiver is a generous drought resistant resource for animal fodder. It can also be planted out for managed foraging.
In horticulture and kitchen gardening, Vetiver can serve as wind a break, a mulch resource, and as a hedge border for garden beds. Vetiver also significantly improves soil fertility and soil moisture retention if intercropped.
Compared to other options (such as building retaining walls), Vetiver is a cheap means to bio-engineer problem sites.
What is Vetiver Grass
used for?
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