Alow Vera Farming

[narsimha44]

Hi,
I would like to start Aloe Vera cultivation in 5 acres and about 80 kms from Hyderabad, Please let me know how can I know more information about Aloe Vera cultivation and below:

1) Type of soil preferred
2) Type of bead preferred
3) Plant cost (Seed)
4) Plants for acre
5) Cost per acre
6) Byers list
7) Plant growth time
8) Type of contracts with Buyers.

Please help me on these ASAP.

Thanks in Advance.

 

[kirti s]

hello sir
Aloe vera are easy going succulent plants that need very little maintenance.
Aloe vera is a succulent and therefore it requires large quantity of water according to its leaves and root. If aloe vera are grown outdoors in warm climates, they should be planted in full sun, or light shade. Aloe vera require moderately fertile, and fast draining soil.
Propagation Method - Pups (root suckers)
Aloe Vera is generally propagated by root suckers by carefully digging out without damaging the parent plant and planting it in the main field. It can also be propagated through rhizome cuttings by digging out the rhizomes after the harvest of the crop and making them into 5-6 cm length cuttings with a minimum of 2-3 nodes on them. Then they are rooted in specially prepared sand beds or containers.


The plant is ready for transplanting after the appearance of the first sprouts.
Plantation method - Ridges
Planting Material Requirement Per Acre - 5500
Soil requirements - Loamy
Spacing- Plant to plant - 30-45cm, Row to row - 60cm
Typical No. of Plants / Acre - 5000
Sowing Period - June - July (monsoon)
Harvesting Period - After 12months
Manures & Fertilizers - FYM ( 5-10 Tons / Acre )
Irrigation - Rainfed, Sprinklers
Useful Part - Leaves

 

[sidhi]

pls contact 9414297097 for aloe cultivation.