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The Vetiver Farmer is here to make a difference! What are you doing to fight Climate change?

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The USDA considers vetiver adapted to Zones 9 and higher. It may be used in warmer zone 8 locations with heavy mulching and additional care during winter.

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Do you think the so called miracle grass also known as vetiver grass can prevent or reverse desertification

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A clear example how vetiver can change soil structure and conserves soil mosture. All these roots reduces soil erosion and retains soil nutrients! Do you know any type of plant with all these benefits? Let the Vetiver Farmer know in the comments below.

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Burning one hectare of grassland gives off more, and more damaging, pollutants than 6,000 cars. And we are burning in Africa, every single year, more than one billion hectares.

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Ultimately, the only wealth that can sustain any community, economy or nation is derived from the photosynthetic process - green plants growing on regenerating soil.

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People and land need healing which is all inclusive - holistic.

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Agriculture is the most destructive industry that we have. More than coal mining and other extractive industries. How do you think we can solve this problem?

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If I Can, Will You? I started my Vetiver farm in Spain while living in the Netherlands and having a low paying job.

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The Good News is that Vetiver grass is the solution to restore degraded land!

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Most People are dabblers not doers, which one of these are you? If you are a dabbler, download the Vetiver Farmer FREE e-book and educate yourself and others. If you are a doer you still need to download the FREE e-book so you know HOW TO farm! 

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9 Facts you need to know about the habitat of Vetiver Grass!

Climate: Temperature - Mean 18-25o C - Mean coldest Month 5 o C - Absolute Minimum-15 o C. When ground freezes plants die. Hot Summer Temps. (25 oC +is required for rapid growth).

Rain fall: As low as 300mm.,but above 700 mm preferable will survive totaldrought, but normally requires a wet season of at least three months.

Humidity: Grows better under humid conditions, but also does well under low humidity.

Sunshine: Poor survival and growth under complete shade.

Soil: Grows best on deep sandy soils, however, it will grow on most soil types ranging from black cracking vertisols through to red alfisols. Grows on rubble, both acid (pH3 and alkali (pH11), Grows on both shallow and deep soils. Tolerant to high level of mineral toxicity Al, Mg, (500ppm)

Water:It will survive complete submergence in water for up to three months.

Altitude ranges: From sea level up to 3000 m.a.s.l.

Slope ranges: From Zero to maximum slope percentage.

Longevity: The longest recorded period is about 60 years in Zambia and 100 years in Fiji.

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Vetiver grass instantly improves soil life!

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Did you know that Vetiver roots grow almost exclusively downward, 2 metres (7 ft) to 4 metres (13 ft), which is deeper than some tree roots?

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The problem of a rising population destroying more than four tons of soil for every human already alive needs to find its way into corporate board rooms if we are to enjoy future financial, economic and political stability.

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If I Can, Will You? I started my Vetiver farm in Spain while living in the Netherlands and having a low paying job.

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Did you know that vetiver is drought and fire resistance? What do you guys think about vetiver? Let me know!