Soil Ventures · Indian Origin

Gangetic Plain Vetiver · High-Grade Perfumery

Where deep roots
become rare
fragrance.

India's finest Vetiver — grown with co-operatives, distilled with expertise. Steam-distilled from the Gangetic plains and revered by master perfumers worldwide for unmatched smoky, earthy depth.

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GROUND LEVEL
18–24Month Root Harvest
100%Steam Distilled
PANIndia Sourcing
Gangetic Vetiver ● Grown with Co-operatives ● Distilled with Expertise ● Lemongrass ● Basil ● Kashmir Lavender ● Eucalyptus Uttarakhand ● Damask Rosewater ● Cinnamon Oil ● Vetiver Slips ● Lemongrass Slips ● Gangetic Vetiver ● Grown with Co-operatives ● Distilled with Expertise ● Lemongrass ● Basil ● Kashmir Lavender ● Eucalyptus Uttarakhand ● Damask Rosewater ● Cinnamon Oil ● Vetiver Slips ● Lemongrass Slips ●
Grown
with Co-operatives
A network of small-holder farmers across the Gangetic plain — supplied with slips, agronomy support and guaranteed buy-back — ensuring quality at every root.
Distilled
with Expertise
18–24 hour vetiver distillation cycles extract the full sesquiterpene complexity that master perfumers demand. CSIR-CIMAP protocols. No shortcuts. No solvents.
Traded
with Full Transparency
GC/MS reports, COAs, farm origin certificates and export documentation with every order. You know exactly what you are buying — always.
Signature Crop · Gangetic Plain

Bihar's Vetiver —
the soul of fine perfumery.

No oil commands more reverence among master perfumers than genuine Indian Vetiver — Khus. Grown in the alluvial soils of the Gangetic plain, its roots descend 2–4 metres into mineral-rich earth, producing an oil of unmatched depth: smoky, woody, earthy, with a whisper of violet and wet soil after rain.

"Gangetic vetiver is irreplaceable. There is no synthetic that comes close to what the Indian plains produce in that root."

Farm-direct, traced to individual fields, steam-distilled on-farm within 48 hours of harvest, available with full GC/MS documentation for perfumers and ingredient houses worldwide.

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Aroma Profile
Deep smoky, woody, earthy base note — complex, tenacious, irreplaceable in high-grade chypre, fougère and oriental accords.
Root Depth
2–4 metres — Gangetic alluvial soil allows deeper root penetration, yielding richer sesquiterpene profiles unmatched by other regions.
Origin Advantage
Gangetic alluvium + subtropical climate = India's highest-quality vetiver terroir. Recognised by CSIR-CIMAP research.
GC/MS Verified
Every batch tested for khusimol, vetiverol, isovalencenol. Full constituent reports supplied with each order.
Hero Crop · Indian Origin
Vetiver
Khus
Chrysopogon zizanioides · Gangetic Plain
18–24
Months Root Harvest
2–4m
Root Penetration
100%
Steam Distilled
GC/MS
Every Batch
Irreplaceable in fine perfumery — traceable to the farm.

The Gangetic alluvial soil allows vetiver roots to penetrate 2–4 metres deep — far deeper than most growing regions. This extended root zone draws on a unique mineral profile that produces the complex sesquiterpene fingerprint prized by the world's finest perfumers.

Available with full GC/MS documentation including all key sesquiterpene markers — the transparency that ingredient houses and natural perfumers require.

Key Constituents
Khusimol
Isovalencenol
Vetiverol
β-Vetivenene
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Our Story

A farmer who enjoys
sustainable perfumery.

Subhash Kumar walking through the aromatic farm at Soil Ventures
Subhash Kumar
Founder · Farmer · CSIR CIMAP · Hindu College

"I grew up smelling the earth after rain. That same earth now gives the world its finest vetiver."

Soil Ventures was born from the vision of Subhash Kumar — a young farmer, sustainable perfumery enthusiast, and CSIR-CIMAP-trained entrepreneur from the Gangetic plains, who built one of India's most respected farm-to-trade aromatic oil concepts.

Subhash's work bridges traditional Indian agronomy with the demands of the global fragrance and flavour industry. His deep understanding of vetiver, soil health, and the need for sustainable ecological development in rural India — shaped in collaboration with CIMAP researchers — sets Soil Ventures apart from commodity traders.

Today, the company works across India: Gangetic plain vetiver, lemongrass, basil, and rosewater from the Himalayan foothills — a truly PAN India aromatic portfolio built on trust, science and the farmer's knowledge of the land.

CSIR CIMAP Hindu College Sustainable Perfumery Co-operative Farming
Other Crops

Lemongrass &
Basil oils.

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High Citral
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon flexuosus · Gangetic Plain
Bright citrus-green, high citral content exceeding 75%. Gangetic plain-grown for superior yield and aroma profile. Widely used in cosmetics, aromatherapy and food flavouring. GC/MS reports with every batch.
Bulk · 5ml–200kgEnquire
Basil (Tulsi)
Ocimum basilicum · Indian Origin
Spicy, herbal, medicinal. India's sacred tulsi steam-distilled into a potent essential oil rich in eugenol and linalool. Valued in Ayurvedic, cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations across India and internationally.
Bulk · 5ml–100kgEnquire
Who We Serve

Oils for every
industry.

Soil Ventures supplies perfumers, cosmetic formulators, Ayurvedic brands, food and flavour houses, and aromatic farmers across India and internationally — from sample quantities to full seasonal contracts.

Fragrance
Perfumers & Attar Houses
Natural perfumers, attar makers and fragrance ingredient houses sourcing traceable, GC/MS-verified vetiver and single-origin Indian oils.
Cosmetics & Skincare
Beauty Brands
Skincare, hair care and cosmetic formulations requiring pure, natural essential oils with full ingredient transparency and batch documentation.
Ayurveda & Wellness
Ayurvedic Brands
Traditional medicine, wellness products and therapeutic oils. Tulsi, vetiver and Gangetic plain oils with authentic Indian provenance.
Your industry. Your spec.
Our expertise.
Tell us your application and required volume — we will match you with the right oil, grade, and documentation for your market.
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Planting Material

Quality slips for
your aromatic farm.

Disease-free, high-yielding planting material propagated from our best-performing mother plants — for farmers starting or expanding aromatic crop cultivation anywhere in India.

Root Slip · Khus · Gangetic Plain
Vetiver Slips
Chrysopogon zizanioides
Why grow vetiver?
Vetiver root oil fetches among the highest prices in aromatic trade. Our Gangetic cultivar produces roots with superior sesquiterpene profiles valued by perfumers worldwide.
Slip type
Rooted crown slip
Root harvest
18–24 months
Season
Feb–Apr · Jul–Aug
Min. order
500 slips
  • High-sesquiterpene mother plants · Gangetic origin
  • Suitable across Gangetic plain and Deccan soils
  • Drought-tolerant; soil conservation benefit
  • Buy-back contract at pre-agreed prices available
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Crown Slip · Cymbopogon · Pan India
Lemongrass Slips
Cymbopogon flexuosus
Why grow lemongrass?
One of India's most exported essential oils. 4–5 harvests per year. Our cultivar proven for citral above 75% — commanding quality premiums in international trade.
Slip type
Crown tiller slip
First harvest
90–120 days
Season
Mar–Jun
Min. order
1,000 slips
  • High-citral cultivar selected over 8+ years
  • Perennial — productive for 5–6 years
  • Low-input; thrives on marginal land
  • Contract farming with guaranteed offtake available
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Start Growing
Want to become a
contract grower?
We supply quality slips, provide agronomy support, and buy back the produce — reducing risk for farmers entering aromatic crops across India.
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How We Make It

Grown with co-operatives.
Distilled with expertise.

01
Co-operative Cultivation

Network of small-holder farmers across the Gangetic plain. Slips, agronomy guidance and CIMAP protocols supplied. No synthetic pesticides. Buy-back guaranteed.

02
Timed Harvest

Vetiver roots harvested at 18–24 months peak. Early morning cuts preserve volatile content. Subhash Kumar oversees every critical harvest window personally.

03
Steam Distillation

On-farm still. No solvents. Vetiver distillation runs 18–24 hours for complete sesquiterpene extraction. Oil and hydrosol sealed within 48 hours of harvest.

04
GC/MS & Dispatch

Every batch GC/MS tested. Vetiver reports include khusimol, isovalencenol, vetiverol. Pharmaceutical-grade containers. Full COA, MSDS and export documentation with every order.

Indian Terroir

Where soil makes
the difference.

GANGETIC BELT Vetiver Farm Uttarakhand Kashmir Ganga N↑ INDIA
Vetiver — Gangetic Plain
Mineral-rich alluvial soil
2–4 metre root penetration in Gangetic alluvium produces India's most complex vetiver sesquiterpene profiles — irreplaceable for high-grade perfumery.
Eucalyptus & Cinnamon — Uttarakhand
Himalayan foothills terroir
Cool altitude and mineral-rich hill soils produce eucalyptus exceeding 80% cineole and cinnamon of exceptional aromatic intensity.
Lavender & Rosewater — Kashmir
High valley cultivation
Kashmir's high-altitude valleys yield lavender with linalool depth rivalling finest European varieties — and Damask rose of legendary fragrance quality.
Our Approach
PAN India · Traceable
Every oil is traceable to its farm and region. Soil Ventures selects for terroir quality, not commodity price — genuine provenance in every batch.
GC/MS
Tested
100% Pure
Natural
Co-operative
Grown
PAN India
Origin
CSIR CIMAP
Protocols
Quality
Slips
What Buyers Say

Trusted by perfumers,
traders & formulators.

★★★★★

"The Gangetic vetiver from Soil Ventures is the most complex Indian khus I have worked with. The sesquiterpene depth is exceptional — the heart of our signature oriental base."

PD
Priya Desai
Master Perfumer, Mumbai
★★★★★

"GC/MS documentation, traceable farm origin, consistent batch quality. Soil Ventures is the only Indian vetiver supplier we work with. Lemongrass equally excellent."

RM
Rajesh Mehta
Ingredient House, Kanpur
★★★★★

"We planted lemongrass slips from Soil Ventures — establishment rate and first-cut yield exceeded expectations. The buy-back arrangement gives our co-operative real security."

RK
Ramesh Kumar
FPO Lead, Muzaffarpur
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Vetiver · All Oils · Planting Slips
Farm-gate pricing for Gangetic vetiver, all distilled oils and quality planting slips. No middlemen. Direct from the farm.
GC/MS Reports with Every Batch
Vetiver reports include khusimol, vetiverol, isovalencenol. All oils tested for key constituents. Full transparency — always.
Export Documentation
MSDS, COA, phytosanitary and export certificates. We handle compliance for domestic and international buyers.
Contract Farming & Long-term Supply
Seasonal contracts available. We dedicate co-operative acreage for committed buyers — consistent vetiver quality, season after season.
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