Vetiver Grass
Chrysopogon zizanioides

Vetiver Grass

Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) grows up to 5 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustrating Vetiver Grass

Habit

Grass

Height

0.6 to 1.0 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, Sandy Loam

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

India, Southeast Asia

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

25°C to 35°C

Humidity (%)

60% to 80%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

1 to 3 kg

Flowering Time

Summer to Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.5

Soil EC

0.5 to 0.7 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

5 to 10 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10 

life Span

3 to 5 years

Health Benefits

Soil Erosion Control, Fragrance

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

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