Vetiver Roots 4 months growth
"THE VETIVER SYSTEM"
HOW IT WORKS
Vetiver ( Chrysopogon zizanioides ) is a tough, natural, non-invasive plant with a deep penetrating fibrous root structure that grows up to 5 metres deep in virtually any soil conditions with minimal care. ( recommended for planting in temperate regions of New Zealand )
Vetiver has proven effective in diverse conditions in over 100 countries, backed by government, agricultural & scientific studies to be 100% EFFECTIVE.
The massive, fibrous Vetiver root system can penetrate up to 2 metres in the first growing season ( October - April ). Vetiver is drought tolerant.
The Vetiver hedge grows to 1 metre high comprising upright, rigid, dense foliage that slows runoff which commonly causes erosion.
Deep tough roots
* Vetiver's deep massive, fibrous root system can reach down 1-2 metres in the first year.
* This massive root system is likened to "living nails", binding the soil together.
* The measured maximum resistance of Vetiver roots in the soils is equivalent to one-sixth that of mild steel (75MPa); stronger than most tree roots; improves soil shear strength by as much as 39%.
* Closely planted Vetiver grows into dense hedgerows with a deep tough root system that can withstand inundation, and effectively reduce flow velocities forming excellent filters that prevent soil loss, thus building natural terraces.
* The fibrous mat of roots, strenghtens earthen structures and removes many contaminants from soil and water.
A strong permanent hedge
* Comprising upright, rigid, dense and deeply-rooted clump grass that slows runoff, allowing sediments to stay on the site eventually forming natural terraces.
* The Vetiver System (VS) recommends planting 5 plants to the metre to form an effective hedge in one growing season.
* Once established, a Vetiver hedge will last decades with little to no maintenance.
PROVEN...YES
INVASIVE...NO
The Vetiver plant is a sterile clone that has to be planted vegetatively, it does not seed, has no stolons or rhizomes.
Other Applications
Vetiver has a wide variety of uses other that soil erosion.
Vetiver has been successfully used around the world for the following:
Agriculture
* Control of rainfall runoff. A matted root system that penetrates several metres below the ground and binds soil like a vice; tightly clumped rigid and vertical grass blades that can stop rain runoff in it's tracks. Uncontrolled runoff causes slips and landslides.
* Stabilisation of soils during intense rainfall and floods.
* Wind erosion control.
* Reducing agrochemicals load into ground water and water resources.
Water Management
* Reducing siltation of drainage systems, lakes and ponds.
* Stablisation of river banks and drains
* Protection of ponds, reservoirs and riverbanks caused by wave action, by strengthening earthen dams.
Bio-remediation
* Pollution control from waste and contaminants by absorbing heavy metals.
* Rehabilitations and stablisation of mining areas and landfills.
Bio-engineering
*Protection of structures such as roads, canals, ponds, building sites, gully rehabilitation and the stabilisation of railway tracks and prevention of landslides.
Click Here for the Vetiver International Website.www.vetiver.org/
for all the information you will ever need.
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