Talk:Vetiver

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The Salvation Army in Australia contributed funds in 2002 to an agricultural project in central China. Professor Xu Li-yu of the Chines Vetiver Network held training sessions in several villages about soil and water conservation. Villagers planted vetiver grass in rows along the barren slopes of a hillside, along with chestnut and some mulberry trees. New tea bushes were planted in a field previously used for wheat. [This is all I know. How did it go? Was this a once-off?] [My first effort here. If I have trangressed anyone's rules, I plead ignorance and ask forgiveness. I am willing to learn.] 210.84.54.216 00:44, 19 May 2006 (UTC) clgittins@ozemail.com.au


Are parts of this grass (root/stem) etc. used as an ingredient in the Khus lassi (yoghurt) popular in North India? --Das