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Vetiver Grass Biomass for Plantings

Vetiver clumps can be used for mulch production using the “cut and carry” method as illustrated here (note the rope encircling the cut grass to help carry it). As the Vetiver Grass leaf has a minor amount of oils present, it will last much longer than other grass mulches.

Yes, that is water that had to be stood in to harvest.

Cutting Vetiver Grass for mulch from paddy

Cutting Vetiver Grass for mulch from paddy

Mulching Ficus tree with Vetiver

Newly planted plants in Vetiver mulch

Pictured below is the moisture contained under the grass some time later.

Vetiver mulch holding moisture