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stevia cultivation
- Thread starter drramen
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Hello sir
Stevia cultivation details
Soil Type,Plant Verities and land preparation :-
Stevia plant grows well in rich, well drained soils like red and sandy loam soils. The soil should be of fine tilt and natural ph. level. The raised bed should be of 15 cm (height)and 60 cm (width).The distance between two rows should be 40 cm and that between each plant 30 cm. This would give a plant population of around 20,000 to 25,000/per acre.
There are two popular verities devloped for Indian farmers suitable for Indian soils and Climates. MDS-13 & MDS-14.
Many farmers of varius states of India are growing this high yielding,low care verity successfully.Our new research proves that,these verities are suitable for African Countries like Ethiopia and surrounding countries.
Irrigation :-
Micro sprinklers/drip are the best method of irrigating Stevia plants to avoid damage by excessive levels of moisture. Frequent light watering is recommended during the summer summer.
Fertilizer :-
Stevia plants responds well to fertilizers with lower nitrogen content than fertilizer with Phosphoric Acids or potash content.
Deweeding and maintenance:-
There is no pest and disease incidence in this crop. In case any disease symptom is noticed, spraying of neem oil diluted in water is the best organic method..
Harvesting:-
First harvest can be made after 4-5 months while the subsequent harvest can be made every 3 months for 3 years. The plant are cut just before flowering as the sweetener in the leaf is the maximum at that time. Leaves are harvested by plucking in a small quantity or the entire plant with the side branches is cut leaving 10 to 15cm from the base. The expected yield would be 2700 kgs of dried leaves per acre.
Post Harvest:-
The harvested branches are dried in shade and the dried leaves are stripped off from the branches.The dried leaves are powdered sieved and the fine powder is stored in containers.
Marketing :-
Being a medicinal plant coming under horticulture crops, Stevia cultivation entitles one to tax- free returns. Subsidy UP To 60 Thousands per Acre may also be available from NHB & National Medicinal Plants Board. Financial support from Banks should be available for the cultivation of Stevia.
Stevia cultivation details
Soil Type,Plant Verities and land preparation :-
Stevia plant grows well in rich, well drained soils like red and sandy loam soils. The soil should be of fine tilt and natural ph. level. The raised bed should be of 15 cm (height)and 60 cm (width).The distance between two rows should be 40 cm and that between each plant 30 cm. This would give a plant population of around 20,000 to 25,000/per acre.
There are two popular verities devloped for Indian farmers suitable for Indian soils and Climates. MDS-13 & MDS-14.
Many farmers of varius states of India are growing this high yielding,low care verity successfully.Our new research proves that,these verities are suitable for African Countries like Ethiopia and surrounding countries.
Irrigation :-
Micro sprinklers/drip are the best method of irrigating Stevia plants to avoid damage by excessive levels of moisture. Frequent light watering is recommended during the summer summer.
Fertilizer :-
Stevia plants responds well to fertilizers with lower nitrogen content than fertilizer with Phosphoric Acids or potash content.
Deweeding and maintenance:-
There is no pest and disease incidence in this crop. In case any disease symptom is noticed, spraying of neem oil diluted in water is the best organic method..
Harvesting:-
First harvest can be made after 4-5 months while the subsequent harvest can be made every 3 months for 3 years. The plant are cut just before flowering as the sweetener in the leaf is the maximum at that time. Leaves are harvested by plucking in a small quantity or the entire plant with the side branches is cut leaving 10 to 15cm from the base. The expected yield would be 2700 kgs of dried leaves per acre.
Post Harvest:-
The harvested branches are dried in shade and the dried leaves are stripped off from the branches.The dried leaves are powdered sieved and the fine powder is stored in containers.
Marketing :-
Being a medicinal plant coming under horticulture crops, Stevia cultivation entitles one to tax- free returns. Subsidy UP To 60 Thousands per Acre may also be available from NHB & National Medicinal Plants Board. Financial support from Banks should be available for the cultivation of Stevia.