{"product_id":"vetiver-grass","title":"Vetiver Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLatin name - Chrysopogon zizanioides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetiver Grass is an amazing perennial grass with a multitude of functions in the food forest!  It is used for erosion control as its tight web of roots can stretch down 15 feet, creating an impenetrable barrier for soil to move through.  Plant 1-2 feet apart to create a living “berm” for to prevent erosion.   The expansive root mass is excellent for ground water retention, carbon sequestration, and is known to remove heavy metals, nitrates, and phosphates from soil.  The grass portion of the plant also has many applications.  It can be used to create thatched roofing, is great for chop n drop, and contains essential oils with medicinal uses.  Plant this versatile grass in full sun.  It is tolerant of extreme conditions, drought, flooding, extreme cold and heat.  Cut it back regularly to 2 feet tall and use as a chop n drop to feed and mulch the rest of your food forest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Edible Landscapes","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":41427846725719,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":41427846758487,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/6815\/7783\/files\/VetiverGrass-1Gal.jpg?v=1747842015","url":"https:\/\/incredibleediblelandscapes.com\/products\/vetiver-grass","provider":"Incredible Edible Landscapes ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}