Gulabi
Vetiver(Chrysopogon zizanioides)
A CSIR-CIMAP vetiver cultivar (Lucknow) selected from Indian germplasm and noted for an unusual rosy-scented essential oil, with broad soil adaptability including marginal ground.
Flavor Profile
Distinctive rosy (rose-like) note essential oil, unlike the typical woody khus profile
Visual Characteristics
Clump-forming perennial grass, late-flowering with a purple inflorescence and long fibrous roots distilled for oil
Growing Tips
Adaptable to a wide range of soils including alkaline, waterlogged, dry and poor soils; reported to yield about 2.8 t (28 q/ha) dry roots and roughly 34 kg/ha essential oil, making it useful for reclaiming difficult land.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.