INTRO………INTRO………

Cabbage a Cole crop which is scientifically Cabbage a Cole crop which is scientifically Brassica Brassica oleraceaoleracea of Cruciferae family. of Cruciferae family.

Cabbage is grown in home gardens, both Cabbage is grown in home gardens, both on the farms and in villages, cities. on the farms and in villages, cities.

It thrives best in relatively cool, moist It thrives best in relatively cool, moist climate . climate .

It is the cultivated in nilgiris also. It is the cultivated in nilgiris also.

The area under cultivation is about 3,000 The area under cultivation is about 3,000 ha ha

CABBAGE FIELD

NURSERYNURSERY

For 1ha cultivation of cabbage the nursery area For 1ha cultivation of cabbage the nursery area is 25cents. is 25cents. The area needs more care and maintenance to The area needs more care and maintenance to produce more seedlings. produce more seedlings. 50 packets of seeds are required for 1 ha of 50 packets of seeds are required for 1 ha of nursery. nursery. One packet weights about 8g.One packet weights about 8g.The crop will be in nursery up to 42 to 45 The crop will be in nursery up to 42 to 45 days. days. The irrigation is more important in the nursery.The irrigation is more important in the nursery.

COST OF CULTIVATION IN NURSERY:-

s.noPARICULARS UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE

(Rs/ha/kg/ml)ValueRs/ha

1 Land preparationsa.I-ploughing(2A type) b. II-ploughing(2B type)

CentsCents

2525

100.0070.00

200.00140.00

2 Seed Grams 400 22.50 9,000,00

3 Seed bed preparation(1A+1B)

Cents 25 100+70 170.00

4 FYM Kg 375 1.50 657.00

5 Seed treatment(Borate)

Kg 2.5 70.00 175.00

6 Chemicalsa)insecticide(fenvel rate)b)Indofil

MlKg

7501.5

280.00220.00

210.00330.00

7 Fertlizer mixture(DAP +urea+ potash)

Kg 50 175.00 175.00

8 Weeding(2B)

Cents 25 70.00 140.00

9 Irrigation - - 550.00 550.00

TOTAL 11,767,00

Transplanting

• It includes main field preparation of 1ha. Here the seedlings are transplanted in 30/30 cm (or) 30/25 cm spacing.

• It spacing is 30 x 30cm 25,000 seedlings are needed.

• If spacing is 30/25cm 30,000 seedlings are required.nd then the seedlings are transplanted.

COST OF CULTIVATION IN TRANSPLANTING:-

S.NOParticulars Unit quantity Unit price

Rs\ha\kgValue in rupees/ha

1 Main field preparationa)1st ploughing 20(A)b)2ndploughing20(B)

haha

1 ha1ha

100.0070.00

2,000.00 1,400.00

2 FYM Tonnes 12.5 1500 18,750.00

3 Chemicals:a)Borateb)Fenvalrate

Kglitre

251.5

70.00280.00

1,750.00 420.00

4 Mixed fertilizer Kg 625 175.00 2,188.00

5 Transplanting (labour10A&20B)

30 100+70 2,400.00

Total 28,908.00

AFETER CARE MANAGEMENTAFETER CARE MANAGEMENT

After transplanting chemicals to pests and After transplanting chemicals to pests and disease and growth regulator are sprayed in 8 disease and growth regulator are sprayed in 8 splits.splits. The duration in mainfield is about 120 days. The duration in mainfield is about 120 days. Manuring is done at 21st and 45th day. Manuring is done at 21st and 45th day. Weeding is done at at 35th day after Weeding is done at at 35th day after transplanting. transplanting. For hardening of heads a chemical called For hardening of heads a chemical called agromin is sprayed. agromin is sprayed. The field is irrigated at two days interval.The field is irrigated at two days interval.

ParticularsUnit Quantity Unit price

Rs /ha/ml/kgValue in rupees/ha

Chemicals – 8 splitsa)indofil-M-45b)kavachic)fenvalrated)tatamonSpraying charge(3A+6B) 8 timesFertilizer application a)I-time-21st day b)I-time 45th

Labour charge(10A&20B)Weeding ( 25 B)Hardening head(agromin)(2A+4B)Irrigation

KgKgLitreLitre

KgKg

kg

25 5 10 1.5

1250 1250

30 25 2.5

220.00 1,000.00 280.00 1,000.00

(100+70)

350.00350. 00 (100+70) 70.00 400.00

5,500.005,000.002,800.001,500.00

5,760.00

8,750.008,750.00

2,400.001,750.00

1,340.00

1,5000.00

Total 58,550.00

HarvestingHarvesting

In 1 ha 80,000 heads can be In 1 ha 80,000 heads can be harvested which may weigh about 1-harvested which may weigh about 1-1.5kg.1.5kg.

Here 115 A type labour, 1150 gunny bags Here 115 A type labour, 1150 gunny bags twines, vehicles are required. twines, vehicles are required.

The heads should be transported from The heads should be transported from ooty to mettupalayam for whole sale.ooty to mettupalayam for whole sale.

COST OF HARVESTING:

s.no

Particulars Unit Quantity Unit price Value in rupees

12345

Gunny bags TwinesLabour chargeTransportingGrading

No.s

LoadLoad

1150

115 8 8

20.00

200.00 4,000.00 1,000.00

23,000.00 2,500.0023,000.0028,000.00 8,000.00

Total 84,500.00

TOTAL COST OF CULTIVATION:

s.no Particulars Value in rupees

1234

NurseryMainfield- transplantingAftercare managementHarvesting and transporting

11,767.0028,908.0058,550.0084,500.00

Total cost of cultivation 1,83,725.00

Market price

About 80,000 heads is harvested which weigh about 1,00,000 kg (or) 100 tonnes.

The value or price for 1 kg of cabbage may vary from Rs.3 to 4.5/kg.

on an average Rs. 3.50 is taken and selled the total return is Rs.3,50,000.

Market sizeMarket size

market prices and quotations are market prices and quotations are allotted based on the standards. allotted based on the standards. Small and medium sized cabbages Small and medium sized cabbages are preferred by custamers mostly. are preferred by custamers mostly. In mettupalayam the market is very In mettupalayam the market is very large and cabbage from Mysore is large and cabbage from Mysore is also coming here for sale.also coming here for sale.It serves as one of the standard and It serves as one of the standard and important market in our country.important market in our country.

ECONOMICSECONOMICS

Profit:-Profit:-

Profit = Net return - Total investmentProfit = Net return - Total investment

= Rs 3,50,000 – Rs 1,83,725= Rs 3,50,000 – Rs 1,83,725

profit = Rs 1,66,275.profit = Rs 1,66,275. Benefit cost ratio (BCR):Benefit cost ratio (BCR):

BCR = Net returnBCR = Net return

______________ = 1.90______________ = 1.90

Total investmentTotal investment