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hemantjn

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Dear All,

I am interested in getting into Stevia Cultivation business.

I have the following queries. Please be kind enough to answer these queries to enable me go ahead with my plans.

1) Is the soil and weather conditions in north west U.P. conducive for Stevia cultivation? Which are the best suited states in India?

2) What is the yield of stevia leaves one can expect per acre per year? How many harvests per year? How long does the stevia crop last?

3) What is input cost - land preparation, plantation material, irrigation, fertilizer, labour, transportation...per acre per year? How much would be 1 time cost and what would be the recurring cost per acre per year?

4) What is the expected selling price per kg of stevia leaves?

5) Is doing the business with 5 acres of land good enough?

Thanks for your valuable time.


Regards,

Hemant Jain
 

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kirti s

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Dear sir,

off course u can grow stevia in u.p climate. which is having grate demand as it is natural sweetener and zero calary cost of cultivation would be .

A)Expenditure for the first year-
1.planting material-110000 x 5 = 550000 rs ( 5 rs per plant)
2.other expenditure=190000 rs
(land value,transportation,fertilizers,harvesting,drying ,weeding etc)
Total for first year=740000 rs

Expenditure from second year to fifth year=60000 x4=240000 rs

Total expenditure in 5 years=980000 rs

Gross income from first year to fifth year=800000 x 5=4000000 rs.
(here market rate of dry leaves is 80 rs/kg and yield is around 10 t/hac)

Net income in 5 years=3020000 rs
Net income /hectare/year=604000 rs


Climate and soil requirements

The Stevia can be success fully cultivated all around the year all over India except the areas, which receive snowfall, or temperatures go below 5 Degree centigrade in winter.
Soil
Stevia requires very good drainage any soils that retain the moisture for very long period of time are unsuitable for Stevia cultivation. Before Stevia Cultivation every soil sample should be properly tested and analyzed by an expert.
Water
Stevia requires ample supply of good quality water all year around. We recommend drip irrigation system.
Varieties
There are about 90 varieties of Stevia all around world. Basically all these varieties have been developed for different climatic requirements.
Planting Material
There are basically two types of planting material. The first is the tissue culture and second the stem cutting. The tissue culture is the best option.
Planting Material Price
Grow Green Biosciences Private Limited has been offering excellent quality plants at reasonable price of Rupees five per plant (Grow Green Biosciences also guarantees average Steviocide content of 9%).
Planting
The type of agronomic practices generally depends on type of soil and climatic conditions. Generally it is advisable to plant minimum of 40,000 plants per Acre. Since the economical parts of these plants are the leaves it is very important to achieve highest vegetative growth. Ideally Stevia should be planted during rainy season From July- October.
Fertigation
Stevia although mentioned as low feeder our experience shows that Stevia requires regular nutrients for optimum growth. The exact Fertigation schedule can only be recommended along with the proper soil test report.
Weed Control
This plant also requires proper hand hoeing and weeding.
Disease & Pests
Septoria disease can cause considerable damage to the crop. Animals seem to like the sweet taste of Stevia leaves.
Harvesting
Depending on climatic conditions we can achieve the yields of 700-1200 kilos in one to two harvests annually. Another important aspect of harvesting is the timming of harvest. Harvesting should be done as late as possible, since cool autumn temperatures and shorter days tend to intensify the sweetness of the plants as they evolve into a reproductive state.
When the time does come to harvest your stevia, the easiest technique is to cut the branches off with pruning shears before stripping the leaves. As an extra bonus, you might also want to clip off the very tips of the stems and add them to your harvest, as they are apt to contain as much stevioside as do the leaves.
International Markets
There is growing international market for Stevia as well. There are offers to buy container loads of Stevia leaves at a price of two-five dollars per kilo. As mentioned earlier international demand is only for high quality Stevia leaves having minimum 8 % Steviocide content. There is no buyer for Stevia leaves having less than 7% Steviocide content.

further for buyers of stevia leavs and processor and loan for medicinal plants pls visit near by Horticulture deportment and ask for national medicinal plant mission for details and also visit website NMPB

Regards

Kirit s
 

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hemantjn

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Clarifications required...

Dear Mr. Kirit,

Thanks a lot for your detailed reply.

Please clarify the following for me:-

1) Selling price of stevia leaves is 80rs only in domestic market in U.P.???

2) What is the scope of a buy back arrangement with an exporter/importer at a higher dollar price???

3) Practically can we plant upto 40,000 plants per acre? Please confirm.

4) No. of harvests is 1-2 only per year??? I have learnt from other sources that one can have upto 4 harvests per year. Please confirm.

5) Even though the no. of harvests is less the yield you have indicated is pretty high - 4000Kgs of stevia leaves per acre per year. Please confirm.

6) How much is the value of 1 Hectare land you have taken in your cost calculation and to which part of U.P. is this land price applicable?

I thank you once again for your valuable time.


Regards,

Hemant Jain
 

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Ashwini

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Dear Mr. Hemanth,

You can plant upto 30000 plants per acre with a spacing of 23 cm between plants. If you go in for a closer spacing then you can accomodate 40000 plants per acre. This mainly depends on the type of soil and the weather condition prevailing. One can achieve an harvest of 2000 to 4000 kilos in three to six harvests annually.
It should be noted that at no point of time plants should be allowed to
flower since after flowering the Stevioside percentage goes down rapidly and leaves are rendered unmarketable. Leaves are harvested by plucking in a small quantity, or the entire plant with the side branches is cut leaving 10 to 15 cm from the base.
The first harvesting can be done four to five months after planting. Subsequent harvesting can be done every three months, for three consecutive years. The sweetener in the leaf is maximum till the plant flowers.


Regards
Ashwini
 

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hemantjn

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Thanks!!

Dear Mr. Ashwini,

Thanks for your reply.

What about the price in the domestic market?

How about the scope of export/ buy back arrangement with an importer? How feasible is this?? What is the dollar price one can expect in that case?

Is export more feasible out of doing the cultivation in south due to the soil and weather conditions being more favorable?

Thanks for your valuable time.


Regards,

Hemant Jain
 

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rahul09

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Dear Sir,
As you have said that areas with good rainfall and well drainage system is prerequisite for stevia cultivation; so the area which is suitable for tea would be rendered suitable for stavia? Also please provide some information on the quantity of rainfall and the time of harvesting stavia; would Assam be a suitable area for cultivation of stavia.

Thanking you.
 

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org_in

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On 22 September 2012 Training Program on Stevia, Aloe vera & Organic Cultivation

On 22 September 2012 Training Program on Stevia, Aloe vera & Organic Cultivation

Organic Innovation is organizing a Stevia (natural sugar plant) and Organic Cultivation Training Program on 22 September 2012.You can have complete guide to growing, harvesting, and marketing stevia leaves .Valuable information is compiled from growers, research trials, and the author’s own experience. Includes stevia leaf buyers, sellers, and other resources. Attendy could be individuals, Co-operates and rural farmers. Session includes market strategic, availability, future of medicinal plant,trading and export opportunities various knowledgeable information available for entrepreneur.

OBJECTIVES OF TRAINING PROGRAM:-

1.The complete information about commercial cultivation of medicinal plants and Stevia cultivation.
2.Before starting cultivation what parameters has to be taken?
3.Include field level primary processing /value addition activities.
4.Converting your business into small scale industries ?
5.On what parameters/standard Medicinal cultivation done?
6.Marketing aspects & services?
7.Profit percentage from single buyer and how much it is effective?
8.Guarantee of Buy back guarantor?
9.Certified plant saplings and seeds, surety of certification and standardization of material?
10.How can you choose any medicinal plants according to your place climate, Land soil and water availability?
11.List of Government certified & approved Herbal plants?
12.Climatically conditions, environmental improvement and soil improvement.
13.Employment to unemployed people?
14.Promotions of Herbal plants according to Government Schemes?
15.Medicinal farming through organic preparation?
16.Cultivation of Medicinal plants with minimum water level?
17.Safety about climatic diseases in Medicinal Herbs?
18.How to prepare nursery of Medicinal plants?
19.Subsidy from Central and State Government?
20.Formalities for Organic Certification?
21. Bankable projects and bank loan?

VISIT INCLUDES DURING TRAINING SESSION

1.Vermicompost processing unit.
2.Stevia Farm Visit

TRAINING DETAIL:-

Training Duration:- 1 day

Training Time:- 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Training Place:- Guwahati

Training Type:- Residential Training

Guest : Dr. Amal Roy (Senior Scientist)
 
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vatsavk

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Dear all
I have 5 acre land in Raigad district of Maharashtra and intend to cultivate Stevia . land is little sloppy and adjacent to a Stream.
pl advise if is it possible to cultivate this herb.
comments from the expert members are welcome
rgds
vatsa
 

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Before going to start Stevia cultivation please match the following-
The following Agro- Climate is required for Stevia cultivation:



Climate required for Stevia cultivation :
Altitude range : 0 - 1000 m above sea level.
Mean annual rainfall : 300- 3000 mm
Rainfall regime : summer, winter, bimodial: uniform
Dry season duration : 0 - 8 months
Mean annual temperature : 10 - 27 0C
Mean maximum temperature of hottest month : 22 - 48 0C
Mean maximum temperature of coldest month : -2 - 19 0C
Soil and Physiography :

Soil texture : light, medium, heavy
Soil drainage : Free, heavy water logged condition can’t tolerate.
Soil reaction : acidic, neutral, range pH 6 -7.2
Special soil tolerances : saline soil can’t tolerate Stevia.
Soil types : alluvial soils, gravely soils, red soils, sandy loam soils.

In sandy loam or sandy soil is best for Stevia cultivation. Because stevia can not tolerate water lodging condition.
WE can provide All solution for stevia cultivation please contact me.
 

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org_in

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we provide stevia cultivation materials (Tissue culture plant, vermicompost, n¨¦em cake etc.) at low price with free cultivation training along with buy back agreement.

contact
organic innovation
09085578408.
 

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org_in

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we provide stevia cultivation materials (Tissue culture plant, vermicompost, néem cake etc.) at low price with free cultivation training along with buy back agreement.

contact
organic innovation
09085578408.
 

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raajkumarpdm

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i am intrested in that plz give me more detail regarding that

we provide stevia cultivation materials (Tissue culture plant, vermicompost, néem cake etc.) at low price with free cultivation training along with buy back agreement.

contact
organic innovation
09085578408.
Sir i am intrested in that plz guide me about that sir
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chaitanyarao

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Hi...guys...
Anyone please guide me about stevia cultivation in warangal district near near yadagiri gutta. ...I am planning it in 5 acres...regards weather and the land will be suitable for stevia cultivation. .
 

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org_in

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Organic Innovation is organizing a Stevia (natural sugar plant) and Organic Cultivation Training Program on 22 September 2012.You can have complete guide to growing, harvesting, and marketing stevia leaves .Valuable information is compiled from growers, research trials, and the author’s own experience. Includes stevia leaf buyers, sellers, and other resources. Attendy could be individuals, Co-operates and rural farmers. Session includes market strategic, availability, future of medicinal plant,trading and export opportunities various knowledgeable information available for entrepreneur.

OBJECTIVES OF TRAINING PROGRAM:-

1.The complete information about commercial cultivation of medicinal plants and Stevia cultivation.
2.Before starting cultivation what parameters has to be taken?
3.Include field level primary processing /value addition activities.
4.Converting your business into small scale industries ?
5.On what parameters/standard Medicinal cultivation done?
6.Marketing aspects & services?
7.Profit percentage from single buyer and how much it is effective?
8.Guarantee of Buy back guarantor?
9.Certified plant saplings and seeds, surety of certification and standardization of material?
10.How can you choose any medicinal plants according to your place climate, Land soil and water availability?
11.List of Government certified & approved Herbal plants?
12.Climatically conditions, environmental improvement and soil improvement.
13.Employment to unemployed people?
14.Promotions of Herbal plants according to Government Schemes?
15.Medicinal farming through organic preparation?
16.Cultivation of Medicinal plants with minimum water level?
17.Safety about climatic diseases in Medicinal Herbs?
18.How to prepare nursery of Medicinal plants?
19.Subsidy from Central and State Government?
20.Formalities for Organic Certification?
21. Bankable projects and bank loan?

VISIT INCLUDES DURING TRAINING SESSION

1.Vermicompost processing unit.
2.Stevia Farm Visit

TRAINING DETAIL:-

Training Duration:- 1 day

Training Time:- 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Training Place:- Guwahati

Training Type:- Residential Training
we provide stevia cultivation materials (Tissue culture plant, vermicompost, n¨¦em cake etc.) at low price with free cultivation training along with buy back agreement.

contact
organic innovation
09085578408.
 

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111223

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Kirit,

I have just joined this forum, I am looking for buying large quantities of high quality Stevia leaves with more than 9% steviocide and also information on where and how to grow Stevia in India.


Regards

Asim
 

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