Cymbopogon nardus (Rosagrass), is a perennial, densely tufted grass, which shows profuse tillering. It is suitable for drought prone dry lands. It attains a height of 100 to 120 cm at blooming. Leaves are erect, green linear, 100 to 130 cm long and 0.8 to 1.0 cm wide. It flowers profusely twice in a year viz., March-April and September-October. No seed setting has been observed.

Cost of cultivation : Rs. 80,000/ha

Gross return : Rs. 2,00,000/ha

Net profit : Rs. 1,20,000/ha