Stevia rebaudiana is a small perennial growing up to 65-80 cm tall, with sessile, oppositely arranged leaves. Different species of Stevia contain several potential sweetening compounds, with Stevia rebaudiana being the sweetest of all. Stevia is a semi-humid subtropical plant that can be grown easily like any other vegetable crop even in the kitchen garden. The soil should be in the pH range of 6.5- 7.5; well-drained red soil and sandy loam soil.
EXPENDITURE
Distance (in acre) | Sapling (in land) | Cost (per plant) | Total | Fertilizer | Cost of cultivation |
1*1 ft | 40,000 plants | 3.5/- Rs. | 40,000*3.5 = 1,40,000/- | 20000 | 1,60,000/- |
Total Expenses: 1,60,000/- |
INCOME & YIELD
Income of year | Total leaves(per year) | Company buy back(per kg) | Total |
1ST YEAR | 500kg | 100Rs | 100*2500 = Rs.2,50,000/- |
2nd YEAR | 600kg | 100Rs | 100*2500 = Rs.2,50,000/- |
3rd YEAR | 700kg | 100Rs | 100*2500 = Rs.2,50,000/- |
4th YEAR | 600kg | 100Rs | 100*2500 = Rs.2,50,000/- |
5th YEAR | 500kg | 100Rs | 100*2500 = Rs.2,50,000/- |
Total 5 years income = 12,50,000/- |
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