INTRODUCTION:
Lemon is cultivated in all parts of the country for the simple reason that it grows even in temperate lands. It does not penetrate its root too deep. Lemon is a perishable commodity and it has been used by the people in their day to day activities in cooking, bathing and preparing medicines. In India, Lemon is an important plantation crop. It is grown in an area of 18.39 lakh hectares, mainly in the four southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In Kerala and parts of interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
USES
The Seedless Lemons are much sought after by pickle manufacturing industries. It is also used for making pies and tarts, as a flavoring for cakes, cookies, cake icings, puddings, sherbet, con-fectionery, preserves and pharmaceutical products. A few drops of lemon juice, added to cream before whipping, gives stability to the whipped cream.
CULTIVATION
In India Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat the prime areas of Lemon cultivation in Gujarat. Temperature - Land: Uniform Cold & Hot weather are most suited to Lemon crop. In Heavy rainfall areas infestation of pest disease increases. All areas are suitable for Lemon cultivation.
SPECIES
This is seedless variety. This Lemon tree gives fruits throughout the year. Production Capacity of this variety is better than others. This Variety has longest shelf life.
MARKETING
Seedless lemon demand is immense therefore marketing it is not difficult. Lemon is brought by many people in market. Our company also provides the facility of Buy Back agreement.
HARVESTING
Within first year of cultivation, seedless lemon can be harvested.
EXPENDITURE
| Distance (in acre) | Sapling (in land) | Cost (per plant) | Total | Other expenses (as per re-quirement) | Cost of cultivation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12X8 feet | 460 | 110 rs. | 460X110 = 50,600/- | Fertilizers Land prepara-tion Labor expenses etc. | 50,600/- |
| Total Cost Of Cultivation: 50,600/- |
INCOME
| Income of year | From each plant | Total | Company buy-back | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3rd | 30 kg | 30X460 = 13800 kg | 10 rs. kg | 10X13800 = 1,38,000 /- |
| Year 4th | 35 kg | 35X460 = 16100 kg | 10 rs. | 10X16100 = 1,61,000 /- |
| Year 5th | 40 kg | 40X460 = 18,400 kg | 10 rs. kg | 10X18,400 = 1,84,000 /- |
| Total Income: 4,83,000/- |
Technical Support & Services:
We also provide technical support for farming. Our Service Department with technically quali-fied staff provide after sales service and farmers' advisory services to our customers to get bet-ter plant establishment and faster growth of Herbal and Horticultural plantations.
We have largest network of employees who deliver Plants to customers at their door steps. Free technical services to customers on planting method, management practices and plant pro-tection measures. Our teams of Agricultural Experts periodically visits and supervise the planta-tions and suggest necessary guidelines to get better growth and higher returns. The income & expenditure indicated by the company is an approximate figure, as it also depends on the na-ture and hard work of the farmer.
SERVICES
- This includes Supervision, consultancy, guidance, Transportation cost first year.
- First production start after 3nd year and every production start in every 1 year.
- Buy back agreement of Thai Lemon.
- The income expenditure indicated by the company is an approximated figure, as it also depends on the nature and hard work of the farmer.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF COMPANY
- For 1 Acre plantation the cost of Plants is Rs. 50,600/-, out of which 50% i.e. Rs. 25,300/- has to be paid before the cultivation and the remaining half after the planting is done.
- The Buy Back Agreement Stamp paper of Rs.100/- has to be stamped by District Court of your area.
- For 10 Acre or more yield the buy Back Agreement Stamp Paper will be of Rs.500/-