Abstract:
Present study was undertaken to find out suitable planting method and spacing combination
in order to enhance the biomass production, harvestable root yield and oil content of Vetiver.
Experiment on production potential of Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides L.) under different
planting methods was carried out using three different planting methods (Le. ridge and
furrow system, planting pits and beds). It was followed a Randomized Complete Block Design
with five replicates. Experiment on growth and production potential of Vetiver (Vetiveria
zizanioides L.) under different spacing combinations was carried out in Two Way Parallel
Row Design using fifteen different spacing combinations and four replicates. Results of these
studies revealed that different planting methods as well as spacing combinations had
significant impact on biomass production, un-harvestable root yield as well as oil yield of
Vetiver. Significantly higher (P<0.05) growth and yield parameters were recorded in both
ridge and furrow system followed by bed method with compared to pit method. Spacing of 80
x 60 cm2 resulted in significant (P<0.05) increase in all the growth and yield parameters.
Thus, Vetiver planted in ridge and furrow system with 80 x 60 cm2 could be used to enhance
biomass production, root oil content as well as harvestable root yield of Vetiver.
