Stevia Cultivation Training

A detailed study on Stevia Cultivation derived on the basis of Practical Application, the costs as demonstrated in the last slide i.e. economics of stevia cultivation may vary according to area of operations. The study has been conducted keeping in mind the most basic principles of farming and the same has been demonstrated by way of easy to understand photographs.

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Tissue cultured stevia plants Morita-II were received in this form.

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Prior to receipt of Stevia plants the land was initially ploughed and then raised beds of 1 ft. high and 2 ft. wide were prepared using a tractor on which approximately 2 tons of vermicompost per acre was used.

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We prepared a solution by mixing 1kg Trichoderma in 20ltrs of water.

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After mixing trichoderma we mixed approx half kg vermi compost in water.

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After mixing trichoderma and vermicompost in water, plants were dipped in the solution and taken for plantation therefrom.

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• Plants were then taken to field for plantation on raised beds.

• Plants were planted by sowing the roots vertically into the soil keeping the tip of the plant facing the sun.

• The soil where the plants are sown should be of low Ph value ideally 7 to 10.

• Stevia Leaves are not infected by Pests due to their very sweet nature.

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• Roots are affected by excessive moisture and hence water logging should be avoided. Plants should be watered once daily in winters and twice daily in summers. If Canal or Flood irrigation is used then plants should be watered once in a week.

• Plants will take approximately 2 months to grow. Next few slides will take you through various growth stages of stevia plants

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A very important part of cultivation is the weeding also called nirai godai, it aids to plant growth and also helps in keeping the land healthy for cultivation

Drying stevia leaves after harvest under Green net which is 75% green

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Economics of Stevia Cultivation Particulars Amt. (Rs.)

Cost Of Plants

(3x540000) 1,620,000.00

Labour Cost 287,000.00

Water System Cost:

Boring 35000

Piping 130000 165,000.00

Vermi Compost and

Trichoderma 155,000.00

Vermi @Rs.4 per kg

35 tonnes

Trichoderma @Rs.100

per kg for 150 kg

Land Preparation

Cost 30,000.00

Total cost for 15 acres 2,257,000.00

Cost Per Acre 150,466.67

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