Get list of suppliers of tiger grass and other requirements with the:īureau of Domestic Trade, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-BDT)Ģ/F 361 Sen. Decorate the handle or wrap with rolled plastic or split rattan to indicate the origin of the product.Arrange the panicles into fan-like form with plastic string or split rattan.Tightly bind together the stalks using tie wire to form the bundle.Arrange the added spikelets (tightly bound with string) into five to six small bundles (1-1.5 cm diameter) and bind together to make one big bundle.Maintain some of the stalks to serve as handle.The harvesting is done from February to May. Tie these sheared spikelets to the main stem to all thickness to the broom. Tiger Grass or locally called 'Luway' in Bisaya ' Tambo' in Tagalog.Shear some of its first spikelets (flowers) and ensure that an average remaining length is maintained.Use bundle consisting of 105 panicles (number of panicles may vary depending on the desired thickness of the broom) to make one broom.
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How to make Broom (Tiger Grass) or Walis Tambo This project is implemented under the Community Livelihood Assistance Special Program (CLASP) in partnership with local government units (LGUs), and the people’s organization.
In line with this effort, tiger grass was identified as one of the strategic commodities in Region 1 where it is expected to significantly contribute to its economic development, such as in income and job generation, and the promotion of agri-based industries to reduce poverty. The government has been promoting the commercialization of tiger grass production to boost the broom industry. The upper portion of the tiger grass flower, the large drooping panicle, is used for broom-making. Tiger Grass is usually harvested in late January and February, if dried correctly, can be stored up to a year. It is a viable source of livelihood for upland communities. Tiger Grass or locally called “Tambo” in Tagalog has a great economic potential because it is a main source of material in the soft broom-making industry.
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