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The Many Uses of Vetiver

Published: Oct. 31, 2015, 8:24 p.m.

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Episode 122: In this episode we dive into the world of Vetiver. With powerful roots that grow\\xa012-15 feet deep, Vetiver is a valuable plant that acts as a living infrastructure. Vetiver is planted around the world to remediate polluted soil and water.\\xa0

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To learn about this multi-faceted plant, I spoke with Vetiver expert Jason Fox of Vetiver Farms Hawaii.\\xa0Jason fills us in on vetiver\'s many uses including\\xa0slope and erosion control, wastewater treatment, toxin absorption, water diversion, and flood prevention.

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Vetiver is the plant that keeps on giving. It\'s roots yield an aromatic and medicinal essential oil, it sequesters excess atmospheric carbon, and Vetiver mulch is mycorrhizal-rich.\\xa0

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