Vetiver Plants - Chrysopogon zizanioides
(previously known botanically as Vetiveria zizanioides)
In Puerto Rico, this plant is also known as"Pacholí"
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Kits of live plants
Planted at the recommended
6-inch separation
(center to center),
each kit of packages
will cover the indicated
linear feet.
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and production efficiency results in lower plant unit price and lower
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Efficient system for soil conservation and erosion management
Vetiver is a low-cost and efficient plant, used in nearly 100 countries, for soil and water conservation, infrastructure stabilization, pollution control, waste water treatment, mitigation, and prevention of storm damage and many other applications. This plant is the main component to all Vetiver System bioengineering and conservation applications.
This cultivated variety of Chrysopogon zizanioides
has its center of origin in southern India. It can be used in the tropics and semi-tropics, and areas that have a Mediterranean type climate where there are hot summers, and winters are temperate. In the United States, Vetiver is adapted to the USDA hardiness zones 9 and above.
The very basis of the Vetiver System is that when Vetiver is planted as a hedgerow across a slope, it forms a very dense barrier that slows down and spreads rainfall runoff. Pretty simple!!
The plant has a very deep and strong root system (average tensile strength 1/6 of mild steel), a wide range of pH tolerance from about pH 3 to pH 11, a high tolerance to most heavy metals, an ability to remove from soil and water large quantities of excess nitrates, phosphates and farm chemicals, and an attribute of sterility and non-invasiveness.
We now have a plant that, with some modifications to its application, can be used for soil and water conservation, engineered construction site stabilization, pollution control (constructed wetlands), and most other uses where soil and water come together.
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In order to take advantage of tre most favorable fast shipping method, our plants are always shipped
Priority Mail using US Postal Service Flat Rate boxes. These boxes provide 2 to 3 day delivery service anywhere in the USA, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands for a fixed postal rate. The Medium and Large box sizes fit 30 plants and 45 plants respectively.
We provide tracking information and free shipping insurance on all orders.
When required by your local Department of Agriculture or other regulatory agency, please order a Phytosanitary Certificate along with your order. We are not responsible if your order is delayed, destroyed or confiscated for lack of the proper permits or documentartion.
For Plant Kits, please order in pack size combinations according to your requirements using the table below. The kit selector above automatically orders the correct number of boxes of each size for the number of plants ordered.
Vetiver coverage table
When planted at the recommended 6-inch separation between plants, this table is a guide to the linear coverage of each order size.
Volume price discounts are calculated at checkout.
Packs of all sizes are combined for volume discount calculations.
| Coverage Table - Plants |
To cover this
many
Linear Feet |
With
this many
Plants |
You need
this many
Packs of 30 |
And
this many
Packs of 45 |
| 15.0 |
30 |
1 |
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| 22.5 |
45 |
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1 |
| 30.0 |
60 |
2 |
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| 37.5 |
75 |
1 |
1 |
| 45.0 |
90 |
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2 |
| 52.5 |
105 |
2 |
1 |
| 60.0 |
120 |
1 |
2 |
| 67.5 |
135 |
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3 |
| 75.0 |
150 |
2 |
2 |
| 82.5 |
165 |
1 |
3 |
| 90.0 |
180 |
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4 |
| 97.5 |
195 |
2 |
3 |
| 105.0 |
210 |
1 |
4 |
| 112.5 |
225 |
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5 |
| 120.0 |
240 |
2 |
4 |
| 127.5 |
255 |
1 |
5 |
| 135.0 |
270 |
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6 |
| 142.5 |
285 |
2 |
5 |
| 150.0 |
300 |
1 |
6 |
| 157.5 |
315 |
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7 |
| 165.0 |
330 |
2 |
6 |
| 172.5 |
345 |
1 |
7 |
| 180.0 |
360 |
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8 |
| 187.5 |
375 |
2 |
7 |
| 195.0 |
390 |
1 |
8 |
| 202.5 |
405 |
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9 |
| 210.0 |
420 |
2 |
8 |
| 217.5 |
435 |
1 |
9 |
| 225.0 |
450 |
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10 |
| 232.5 |
465 |
2 |
9 |
| 240.0 |
480 |
1 |
10 |
| 247.5 |
495 |
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11 |
| 255.0 |
510 |
2 |
10 |
Introductory six plant trial packages are also available for new Vetiver users.
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Our plants and plugs are commercial quality and greenhouse grown
on sterile potting mix (Sphagnum moss, perlite, and vermiculite) and
are shipped with a 4 to 5 inch long root ball and blades trimmed to
about 5 inches. Plants are removed from the reusable plastic tray
(see picture) and packed in boxes.
Upon receipt, plants must be removed from the boxes and kept in a cool and dry location and planted within one week of arrival. Periodic irrigation is recommended on dry soils during the first three months.
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Planting and care instructions can be seen here, and are included with every order.
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