CIM-Vriddhi
Vetiver(Chrysopogon zizanioides)
330 days to maturity
A high-yielding vetiver cultivar developed by CSIR-CIMAP and released around 2007 for commercial khus-oil production, notable for long roots and a khusimol-dominated oil.
Flavor Profile
Khus-note essential oil dominated by khusimol (a tricyclic zizaene sesquiterpene)
Visual Characteristics
Vigorous grass with long roots and a dark purple inflorescence
Growing Tips
Roots mature for distillation in roughly 10-12 months; reported to give about 27 q/ha root yield and 33 kg/ha essential oil, among the higher oil yields of the CIMAP releases.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.