Industrial & Crops· Chrysopogon zizanioides
Guía de cultivo de Vetiver
Tropical perennial grass cultivated for its deep, fragrant root system used in essential oil production, perfumery, and erosion control. Roots can reach 3-4 m deep.
¿Cuánto tarda en crecer Vetiver?
Vetiver suele alcanzar su primera cosecha unos 1 año después de la siembra.
Condiciones de cultivo
Requisitos del suelo
Tipo de suelo y pH
Mejores tipos de suelo: sandy loam, loam, clay, marginal
Rango de pH: 4.5 - 8 (óptimo: 6.3)
Drenaje: moderate
Necesidades de nutrientes (N-P-K)
Guía de siembra
Rendimiento y economía
Plagas y enfermedades comunes
Plagas comunes
- stem borers
- nematodes
- grubs
Enfermedades comunes
- leaf blight
- root rot
- smut
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Consejos de cultivo
Roots must be at least 18 months old for oil extraction; older roots (24+ months) yield higher quality oil with more desirable sesquiterpene compounds.
Plant in dense hedgerows for erosion control on slopes — vetiver hedges reduce runoff by 70% and trap sediment effectively.
Vetiver is non-invasive (sterile cultivars available) and tolerates extreme soil conditions including salinity, acidity, and heavy metal contamination.
Preguntas frecuentes
How long does Vetiver take to grow?
Vetiver typically takes about 1 year from planting to first harvest. Seeds germinate in about 14 days. The best planting season is monsoon, spring.
What soil does Vetiver need?
Vetiver grows best in sandy loam, loam, clay, marginal soil with a pH of 4.5-8. Moderate drainage is required.
What temperature does Vetiver need?
Vetiver grows best at 22-35°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
How much sun and water does Vetiver need?
Vetiver thrives with full sun light and moderate watering.
Términos agronómicos clave
Conceptos agrícolas esenciales, explicados con claridad.
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