I am interested on stevia cultivation
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HI
Stevia is a five year plantation crop. The crop is newly introduced in India. It gives regular earning. The first cutting of the green leaves is done after four month of the plantation and later on there will be regular cutting after every 3-4 Months as per climatic condition. The crop is only source of natural sweetener. The stevia is the first choice of the sugar free industry. The sweetener of stevia is widely used in the world. The crop is planted for five years. After the fifth year the marginal return start to decline so it is best to uproot crop and replant it. Stevia cultivation in India is having bright future.
SOIL
Stevia grows well in sandy loam soils with an ample supply of water. stevia prefers acidic to neutral soil with a PH range of 6.5-7.5 for its best growth. Saline soils should be avoided as stevia plant is susceptible to water logged conditions.
CLIMATE
Stevia is a semi-humid, subtropical plant and can grow in the temperature ranges between 04-48o C. An annual average temperature of 31o C with a rainfall of 140 cm per year has been found optimum for its good growth. It shows good seed germination when subjected to light and warm conditions. Hence, a long growing season, minimal frost, high light intensities and warm temperature favors higher leaf production. Stevia is a short day plant, but the concentration of stevioside in the leaves increases when the plants are grown under long day conditions. The day temperatures should not exceed 48 oC and the night temperatures should not fall below 04 o C.
LAND PREPARATION
The land sites are plowed and or cultivated twice to prepare a fairly smooth, firm-planting surface.Stevia cultivation is done on the bed shown very good result.
STEVIA CULTIVATION PROPAGATION
Stevia plants can be propagated from cuttings or seeds or by tissue culture. As the seed germination is very poor and seedlings are very slow to establish, it is generally propagated clonally through cuttings. For vegetative propagation, stem cuttings of 15 cm length taken from leaf axils of the current year’s growth have been given better results. Treatment with Paclobutrazol @ 100ppm has been found to induce the root initiation in short time and IBA@500 ppm is also found to be effective. The best months for propagation are February-March. The cuttings will be ready for transplanting after 25-30 days of rooting
TRANSPLANTS
Transplants from cuttings would be superior; however, cost makes it prohibitive. Stevia must be propagated from seed in plug trays placed in a greenhouse for a period of 7 to 8 weeks.
PLANTING
Depending on different climatic conditions, Stevia is cultivable throughout the year except for times when it is extremely hot or cold. Stevia plug plants are planted into the field on 75 cm bed with row spacing of 45 cm at 45 cm height with a total plant density in the order of 30,000 plants per Acre.
FERTILIZATION
The stevia plant appears to have low nutrient requirements; however a soil test should be conducted. Good organic manure must be applied time to time
WEED CONTROL
Stevia crop also requires hand hoeing and weeding. After every 2 months there must be weeding. regualr weedign must be done in stevia cultivation.
PESTS
Insect pest pressures other than cutworm are minimal. Septoria disease can cause considerable damage to the Stevia crop. Animals seem to like the sweet taste of Stevia, too. Application on neem based product will manage the disease and pests.
HARVESTING
Time of harvesting depends on land variety and growing season. Generally, it can be scheduled when plants are 40-60 centimeters in height. Shorter days induce flowering. Optimum yield (biomass) and stevioside quality and quantity is best just prior to flowering. The plant will tolerate very low temperatures.
DRYING
Drying of the woody stems plus the soft green leaf material is completed immediately after harvesting, utilizing a drying wagon or a kiln. Depending on weather conditions and density of loading, it generally takes 24 to 48 hours to dry Stevia at 40°C to 50°C. An estimated 2500 kg/Acre dry green leaves are obtained from three-four cutting of every year. It is cultivated up to 5 years after a one time plantation.
THRESHING
Immediately following drying, a specially designed thresher/separator is necessary to separate dry Stevia leaves from its stem.
Cost of cultivation per acre comes close to Rs.220000
REgards
Ashwini
Stevia is a five year plantation crop. The crop is newly introduced in India. It gives regular earning. The first cutting of the green leaves is done after four month of the plantation and later on there will be regular cutting after every 3-4 Months as per climatic condition. The crop is only source of natural sweetener. The stevia is the first choice of the sugar free industry. The sweetener of stevia is widely used in the world. The crop is planted for five years. After the fifth year the marginal return start to decline so it is best to uproot crop and replant it. Stevia cultivation in India is having bright future.
SOIL
Stevia grows well in sandy loam soils with an ample supply of water. stevia prefers acidic to neutral soil with a PH range of 6.5-7.5 for its best growth. Saline soils should be avoided as stevia plant is susceptible to water logged conditions.
CLIMATE
Stevia is a semi-humid, subtropical plant and can grow in the temperature ranges between 04-48o C. An annual average temperature of 31o C with a rainfall of 140 cm per year has been found optimum for its good growth. It shows good seed germination when subjected to light and warm conditions. Hence, a long growing season, minimal frost, high light intensities and warm temperature favors higher leaf production. Stevia is a short day plant, but the concentration of stevioside in the leaves increases when the plants are grown under long day conditions. The day temperatures should not exceed 48 oC and the night temperatures should not fall below 04 o C.
LAND PREPARATION
The land sites are plowed and or cultivated twice to prepare a fairly smooth, firm-planting surface.Stevia cultivation is done on the bed shown very good result.
STEVIA CULTIVATION PROPAGATION
Stevia plants can be propagated from cuttings or seeds or by tissue culture. As the seed germination is very poor and seedlings are very slow to establish, it is generally propagated clonally through cuttings. For vegetative propagation, stem cuttings of 15 cm length taken from leaf axils of the current year’s growth have been given better results. Treatment with Paclobutrazol @ 100ppm has been found to induce the root initiation in short time and IBA@500 ppm is also found to be effective. The best months for propagation are February-March. The cuttings will be ready for transplanting after 25-30 days of rooting
TRANSPLANTS
Transplants from cuttings would be superior; however, cost makes it prohibitive. Stevia must be propagated from seed in plug trays placed in a greenhouse for a period of 7 to 8 weeks.
PLANTING
Depending on different climatic conditions, Stevia is cultivable throughout the year except for times when it is extremely hot or cold. Stevia plug plants are planted into the field on 75 cm bed with row spacing of 45 cm at 45 cm height with a total plant density in the order of 30,000 plants per Acre.
FERTILIZATION
The stevia plant appears to have low nutrient requirements; however a soil test should be conducted. Good organic manure must be applied time to time
WEED CONTROL
Stevia crop also requires hand hoeing and weeding. After every 2 months there must be weeding. regualr weedign must be done in stevia cultivation.
PESTS
Insect pest pressures other than cutworm are minimal. Septoria disease can cause considerable damage to the Stevia crop. Animals seem to like the sweet taste of Stevia, too. Application on neem based product will manage the disease and pests.
HARVESTING
Time of harvesting depends on land variety and growing season. Generally, it can be scheduled when plants are 40-60 centimeters in height. Shorter days induce flowering. Optimum yield (biomass) and stevioside quality and quantity is best just prior to flowering. The plant will tolerate very low temperatures.
DRYING
Drying of the woody stems plus the soft green leaf material is completed immediately after harvesting, utilizing a drying wagon or a kiln. Depending on weather conditions and density of loading, it generally takes 24 to 48 hours to dry Stevia at 40°C to 50°C. An estimated 2500 kg/Acre dry green leaves are obtained from three-four cutting of every year. It is cultivated up to 5 years after a one time plantation.
THRESHING
Immediately following drying, a specially designed thresher/separator is necessary to separate dry Stevia leaves from its stem.
Cost of cultivation per acre comes close to Rs.220000
REgards
Ashwini
Hello sir
Income / Production
Particulars Amount (Rs) Details
1 Production of leaves Total production
@ 2500 Kg /Acre /Year of leaves 12,500 Kg/year
2 Buy Back Rate given 100
by HCMS Rs/kg
3 Production
@ Rs 2,50,000 / Acre/year 12,50,000 ( 12,500 * 100 )
Cost and production evaluation for five years
S.N. Year Production cost Income
1 First Year 10,25,000 12,50,000
2 Second year 2,15,000 12,50,000
3 Third year 2,15,000 12,50,000
4 Fourth Year 2,15,000 12,50,000
5 Fifth Year 2,15,000 12,50,000
6 Total 1885000 62,50,000
Net Income = Total income - Total Cost
= 62, 50,000 - 18, 85,000
= 43, 65, 000 /- for five year
Average Income for every year up to Five years from
Stevia cultivation on 5 acre Land = Rs 8, 73,000 /-
Income / Production
Particulars Amount (Rs) Details
1 Production of leaves Total production
@ 2500 Kg /Acre /Year of leaves 12,500 Kg/year
2 Buy Back Rate given 100
by HCMS Rs/kg
3 Production
@ Rs 2,50,000 / Acre/year 12,50,000 ( 12,500 * 100 )
Cost and production evaluation for five years
S.N. Year Production cost Income
1 First Year 10,25,000 12,50,000
2 Second year 2,15,000 12,50,000
3 Third year 2,15,000 12,50,000
4 Fourth Year 2,15,000 12,50,000
5 Fifth Year 2,15,000 12,50,000
6 Total 1885000 62,50,000
Net Income = Total income - Total Cost
= 62, 50,000 - 18, 85,000
= 43, 65, 000 /- for five year
Average Income for every year up to Five years from
Stevia cultivation on 5 acre Land = Rs 8, 73,000 /-
Ashwini,HI
Stevia is a five year plantation crop. The crop is newly introduced in India. It gives regular earning. The first cutting of the green leaves is done after four month of the plantation and later on there will be regular cutting after every 3-4 Months as per climatic condition. The crop is only source of natural sweetener. The stevia is the first choice of the sugar free industry. The sweetener of stevia is widely used in the world. The crop is planted for five years. After the fifth year the marginal return start to decline so it is best to uproot crop and replant it. Stevia cultivation in India is having bright future.
SOIL
Stevia grows well in sandy loam soils with an ample supply of water. stevia prefers acidic to neutral soil with a PH range of 6.5-7.5 for its best growth. Saline soils should be avoided as stevia plant is susceptible to water logged conditions.
CLIMATE
Stevia is a semi-humid, subtropical plant and can grow in the temperature ranges between 04-48o C. An annual average temperature of 31o C with a rainfall of 140 cm per year has been found optimum for its good growth. It shows good seed germination when subjected to light and warm conditions. Hence, a long growing season, minimal frost, high light intensities and warm temperature favors higher leaf production. Stevia is a short day plant, but the concentration of stevioside in the leaves increases when the plants are grown under long day conditions. The day temperatures should not exceed 48 oC and the night temperatures should not fall below 04 o C.
LAND PREPARATION
The land sites are plowed and or cultivated twice to prepare a fairly smooth, firm-planting surface.Stevia cultivation is done on the bed shown very good result.
STEVIA CULTIVATION PROPAGATION
Stevia plants can be propagated from cuttings or seeds or by tissue culture. As the seed germination is very poor and seedlings are very slow to establish, it is generally propagated clonally through cuttings. For vegetative propagation, stem cuttings of 15 cm length taken from leaf axils of the current year’s growth have been given better results. Treatment with Paclobutrazol @ 100ppm has been found to induce the root initiation in short time and IBA@500 ppm is also found to be effective. The best months for propagation are February-March. The cuttings will be ready for transplanting after 25-30 days of rooting
TRANSPLANTS
Transplants from cuttings would be superior; however, cost makes it prohibitive. Stevia must be propagated from seed in plug trays placed in a greenhouse for a period of 7 to 8 weeks.
PLANTING
Depending on different climatic conditions, Stevia is cultivable throughout the year except for times when it is extremely hot or cold. Stevia plug plants are planted into the field on 75 cm bed with row spacing of 45 cm at 45 cm height with a total plant density in the order of 30,000 plants per Acre.
FERTILIZATION
The stevia plant appears to have low nutrient requirements; however a soil test should be conducted. Good organic manure must be applied time to time
WEED CONTROL
Stevia crop also requires hand hoeing and weeding. After every 2 months there must be weeding. regualr weedign must be done in stevia cultivation.
PESTS
Insect pest pressures other than cutworm are minimal. Septoria disease can cause considerable damage to the Stevia crop. Animals seem to like the sweet taste of Stevia, too. Application on neem based product will manage the disease and pests.
HARVESTING
Time of harvesting depends on land variety and growing season. Generally, it can be scheduled when plants are 40-60 centimeters in height. Shorter days induce flowering. Optimum yield (biomass) and stevioside quality and quantity is best just prior to flowering. The plant will tolerate very low temperatures.
DRYING
Drying of the woody stems plus the soft green leaf material is completed immediately after harvesting, utilizing a drying wagon or a kiln. Depending on weather conditions and density of loading, it generally takes 24 to 48 hours to dry Stevia at 40°C to 50°C. An estimated 2500 kg/Acre dry green leaves are obtained from three-four cutting of every year. It is cultivated up to 5 years after a one time plantation.
THRESHING
Immediately following drying, a specially designed thresher/separator is necessary to separate dry Stevia leaves from its stem.
Cost of cultivation per acre comes close to Rs.220000
REgards
Ashwini
I am also interested in stevia plantation. You haven't dealt on aquiring the plants.
Ashwini & Kirti thanks a lot for all your replies, it was really very help full.
Kirti in one of your reply you mentioned buy back of stevia 100 per kg by HCMS....what is HCMS??
can you also help me with data as in what will be future requirement and growth of stevia in industry and who will buyer for this product.. what is the current status of stevia cultivation in India and its demand in industry.
awaiting for your reply.
regards
Kirti in one of your reply you mentioned buy back of stevia 100 per kg by HCMS....what is HCMS??
can you also help me with data as in what will be future requirement and growth of stevia in industry and who will buyer for this product.. what is the current status of stevia cultivation in India and its demand in industry.
awaiting for your reply.
regards