Pandan ( Pandanus amaryllifolius ) cultivation

[maitys]

Lesser know , aromatic plant species of India has remained underutilized and large scale cultivation is rare .
Botanical name : Pandan ( Pandanus amaryllifolius ) also called in other vernacular names; Rambha ,Rampe , Biriyani kaitha , Ambemohor pat , Polau pata etc.

Origin : Pandan plant (Pandanus amaryllifolius) is a medicinal as well as aromatic plant.
A native of South east Asia .
This upright green plant has narrow blade shaped leaves and woody aerial roots.
P. amaryllifolius is the only among Pandanaceae family that has fragrant leaves .It is an ancient cultigen that is now grown in tropical peninsular countries viz. Sri Lanka , Thailand , India , Malaysia , Indonesia , Singapore , Vietnam , Taiwan, Philippines where good moisture regimes are present in soil and air .

P. amaryllifolius is the only species among family Pandanaceae that has fragrant leaves. It is an ancient
cultigen that is now grown in tropical peninsular countries viz., Sri Lanka, Thailand, Southern India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, New Guinea, Taiwan and Philippines where good moisture
regimes are present in air and soil
It was introduced in India from Indonesia in west Bengal in 1778 . Since then it has spread throughout coastal regions of India especially Karnataka , Tamilnadu , Kerala , Odisha , Konkan , Andaman- Nicobar island .

Pandan leaves are widely used in Southeast Asia Musky-scented leaves produce a smell like basmathi rice. In addition to the culinary uses, pandan leaves have so many cosmetic and medicinal uses. It is also a natural repellent to cockroaches.
Fresh leaves are sold in the selected supermarket @ rs 350-450 / kg

NOTE : Screw Pine ( Pandanus odoratissimus ) also called Kewra , White lotus , is well known to us is sister of Pandanus amaryllifolius .
Costal district of Gunjam in Odisha is the largest producer of kewra essential oil .
1& 2 pics are of Pandan and 3&4 pics are of Kewra

For cultivation interested farmers can contact through email : bhcv@ymail.com

 

[maitys]

Hi sir,
How many acres needed for cultivation, what will be the investment, what will be the returns please send me full details to my email I'd shaunwins@gmail.com

The pandan is a humble ingredient in Asian cooking for ages , but more sparingly used in India .
In Singapore, for instance, makes this delicate green pandan chiffon cake
In Indonesia and Vietnam, tapioca flour replaces regular flour to give a denser honeycombed cakes in jelly green colours.
In Thailand, fish and sticky rice preparations in pandan leaves are very popular.
In Sri Lanka, the pandan can be found in most curries, often with curry leaves .
Innovative value added products from pandan leaf extract are also available in Far East market viz. Liquid room freshener , Gel car freshener . essence etc.
So first decide how are you going to market this unique herb – as fresh herb or as value added product.
If you are planning to sell fresh ratoon ( fresh leaves ) as herb , then 1 acre is ok for start up
Per plant ratoon harvest is 25-20 leaves per plant / per year after 8 months of planting .
For Pandan based branded value added product manufacturing and marketing , 1 ha is enough for start up .

 

[maitys]

Thank you sir for reply, sir what will be the returns from 1 hectares

Fresh pandan leaves harvest ( monocrop ) : 100-125 ton / ha/ year ( 4 harvest in a year )
Cultivation cost : Rs 9-10 / kg
Fresh pandan leaves harvest ( intercrop ) : 60-65 ton / ha/ year ( 4 harvest in a year )
Cultivation cost : Rs 10-11 / kg
Retail market price ( Bangalore ) : Rs 350-450 / kg
Wholesale market price ( Bangalore ) : Rs 50-75/ kg

Solvent extraction of Pandan fresh leaf essence 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP) through hexane .
Yield : 4 % . Market rate : Rs 5k / kg
( 2AP is the highly volatile compound also contributes significantly to the flavor of aromatic rice such as basmati and jasmine rice.)

 

[prasharun]

I need contact detail of cultivators in South India. If any one knows can share with me.