Gerbera cultivation economics in 2018

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Gerbera cultivation area in India is increasing day by day due to his increasing
market demand. To Gerbera cultivation required Massive investment for construct
polyhouse, raw material, equipment hence, before starting Gerbera cultivation, we must
understand Gerbera cultivation economics.

In this post, you find all in detail how much initial investment cost required, working capital
& net return from Gerbera cultivation. We collected all data from gerbera grower framer.

Gerbera flower comes in a wide range of colors, in gerbera flower more than 100 different
colour available. Gerbera flower is very attractive and will be fresh for a long time.

The freshness and long lasting characteristics of this flower are made to use it in the form
of parties, wedding functions, flower arrangements and flowers bouquet in the form of
ornamental flowers. Commercial value in this flower market is high in India.

For Gerbera, cultivation required massive investment, but central government & state
government provide a subsidy for prompting hi-tech farming. Different state has different
subsidy percentage. Bank offer loan to the total gerbera cultivation project cost

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Generally, for 0.5 acres (2008 sq/meter) gerbera cultivation with polyhouse constriction
cost will be approximate 22- 24 lace. The government gives subsidy 30% to 80% depends
on which state you belong.

Generally in Gerbera farming time required for the breakeven point is 3- 4 years

Gerbera plant is perennial plant means gerbera lives for more than two years, expert
gerbera grower takes production more than seven consecutive years from same gerbera
plantation.

If you want to learn more about Gerbera cultivation process read Gerbera cultivation guide

Useful website for subsidy-related information

National Horticultural Board

National Horticulture Mission

Gerbera Cultivation Economics:

Particular Details Amount

Area of Polyhouse 2008 square/meter

Polyhouse Construction Polyhouse as per NHB norms, 1,506,000

GI pipe structure & imported
plastic @ Rs. 750 / per Sq. mtr.

Irrigation System Drip Irrigation system for plants 188,000

Misting system, Fertigation,
unit, Water Filtration unit

Bed Preparation Bed prepared 220,000

with Red Soil, Rice Husk,
FYM, Sand, etc.
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 Plants Plant Density: 6 plants / Sq. Mtr. 420,000
Total Plants: 12,000 Nos.
Cost of one Plant: Rs. 35 / plant

Total Investment 2,334,000

Working Capital

Electricity 3.0 unit/day 50,000

Water requirement Approximate per year 50,000

Fertilizers Water Soluble Fertilizers 60,000

Labour 3- 4 labours per day 250,000

Crop Protection Spraying 60,000

Packing Material, Packing material,and 162,000

Transport,Sales transport
Commission

Miscellaneous Maintenance, Depreciation 226,800

Subtotal 858,800

Returns Per Year

Yield / Plant / Year 45 540,000

Price per Flower in Rs. 2.75 2.75

Total Returns Per Year 1,485,000

Cost of Cultivation Per Year 858,800

Net Return Per Year 626,200

Disclaimer: (The above calculations are indicative only.)

Conclusion :
From Gerbera cultivation economics, we can say that farmer can earn approximately six
lakhs per year from 0.5 Acre land that is almost fifty thousand per month.

From Gebera cultivation, farmer earn a profitable income & improve lifestyle

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