IF YOU HAVE A LAND OR WATER RELATED PROBLEM THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THAT VETIVER GRASS TECHNOLOGY CAN FIX IT!
The low cost Vetiver Grass Technology (VGT) uses the deep-rooted, non-invasive vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) to control soil erosion, stabilize slopes, and rehabilitate degraded land. Developed and promoted globally since the 1980s, VGT mainly involves planting vetiver in dense narrow hedgerows along contour lines, where its vertical roots (reaching up to 3–4 meters) and above ground dense, stiff filtering hedge—anchor soil, slow runoff, and trap sediment. It thrives in harsh conditions including drought, flood, and poor soils, making it ideal for agriculture, infrastructure protection, phytoremediation of contaminated soil and water, disaster mitigation, and environmental restoration. Beyond this core group of applications, vetiver also offers economic products and benefits through essential oils, handicrafts, , pest control, forage, mulch and superior carbon sequestration rates amongst others.
The links below set out an overview of Vetiver Grass Technology followed by the very basics about Vetiver Grass Technology. It is recommended that anyone starting to use vetiver for the first time should read and learn from them.
Description
Climate Smart Technology
The Plant
How to Propagate
How to Plant
How to Maintain
Plant Suppliers
Design Standards