Industrial & Crops· Chrysopogon zizanioides
Guide de culture du 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.
Combien de temps faut-il pour cultiver Vetiver ?
Vetiver atteint généralement sa première récolte environ 1 an après la plantation.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : sandy loam, loam, clay, marginal
Plage de pH : 4.5 - 8 (optimal : 6.3)
Drainage : moderate
Besoins en nutriments (N-P-K)
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Ravageurs et maladies courants
Ravageurs courants
- stem borers
- nematodes
- grubs
Maladies courantes
- leaf blight
- root rot
- smut
Utilisez la détection des maladies des cultures par IA pour identifier les problèmes tôt et prévenir les pertes de récolte.
Conseils de culture
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.
Questions fréquentes
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.
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