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Sample Proposal
Sample Proposal
ENTERPRISE
In partial fulfillment
Of the requirements for the degree
Bachelor of Agricultural Entrepreneurship
January 2021
INTRODUCTION
Lettuce, scientifically known as Lactuca sativa is the most popular among the
salad vegetable crops. It is often grown for its leaves but sometimes cultivated for its
stem and seed during ancient times. In addition to its main use as a leafy green, it
has also gathered religious and medicinal significance over centuries of human
carbohydrates, a little protein and a trace of fat. Its most important nutrients are
The seeds germinate in temperature as low as 4ºC but it’s ideal germination
sun and has fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.
The project was named as Green Ice Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Production
Enterprise. The project was a sole proprietorship type of business. It will be financed
by the student entrepreneur who will also be the responsible for all the management
The Green Ice Lettuce Production Enterprise will be conducted from February
to May 2021. This project will be conducted at Buna Lejos II Indang, Cavite.
Actual Location
of Production
The project will involve growing and marketing of green ice lettuce. Green ice
little protein and a trace of fat. Lettuce can be grown in an area that gets an
abundance of sun and has fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.
The total production area will be 300-meter square. The green ice will be
The fermented plant juice fertilizer and wood vinegar fertilizer will be used to
0.5m
production period include the purchased of seeds, carbonized rice hull, and other
materials, preparation of seed box, seed sowing area, soil mix and seed bed.
Land Clearing
The weeds and other debris present on the plots was removed. The weeds
were hand pulled and hoe was used to loosen the soil.
Land Preparation
The area used for lettuce production was 300 square meters. The land was
prepared through harrowing with the use of pick mattock, shovel and hoe.
Plot Preparation
Plots measuring 1m x 10m were prepared using the hand and hoe.
kamote tops, 1 kg of banana stalks and 1.5 kg of molasses. The first step is to clean
ad wash the leaves and stalks. Then, drain for 5 minutes, slice to an inch size and
mix with the molasses. Place the mixture in a plastic pail and cover with nylon
screen. Put 5-8 pieces of stone on top of the nylon screen then wipe the mouth of the
plastic pail. Cover with manila paper and label. Ferment for 7 days then extract the
The entrepreneur student was using sowing media that consist of a mix of
one part of vermicompost, one part of carbonized rice hull and coir dust were
thoroughly mixed.
Production Activities
and weeding are the main production activities done in the production of green ice
Sowing of Seed
Sowing seed were sown in two Batches. The seed were sown in the seedling
trays. The first batch was planted in the first nine plots. The second batch was
planted in the nine plots. Plant 1 seed per hole and cover it again with the soil media
Hardening
make them strong and help them adjust in the field one week before transplanting.
Transplanting
Seedlings was planted ¼-½ inch deep with a planting distance of 20 com apart.
Watering
The lettuce plants were properly and regularly watered using a sprinkler and
hose every morning and late afternoon. Lettuce plant had a relatively high-water
requirement.
Fermented Plant Juice was applied as foliar fertilizer during the seedling and
growing stage of the lettuce. Two tablespoons of FPJ mixed with 1L of water will be
sprayed to the plants. Fermented plant juice will be applied for natural growth
hormones of the plant. Three liters of the mixture will be applied per plot to enhance
Wood vinegar was applied at a ratio of 2tbsp per liter of water. The solution
Weeding
water and will be sprayed to the leaves of the lettuce. Spraying will be done once a
week.
Harvesting
The lettuce was harvested at 45 days after sowing. This was done during the
Lettuce harvested was inspected for any damage or diseased leaves and was
removed. Sorting will be done to separate the good quality of lettuce form non-
marketable ones.
Weighing
After sorting and trimming, weighing of the harvested lettuce was done for
recording purposes.
Washing
The harvested lettuce was washed with running water and gently rubbing
them with clean hands. The procedure was repeated until soil will completely wash
Air drying
water to drain.
Packaging
Clear plastic bags were used as packaging materials. The harvested lettuce
Marketing
The harvested lettuce was sold and marketed to retailers to walk-in or direct
costumer. The price was Php 32.50.00 for one-fourth kilo, Php 65.00 for half kilo and
LIST OF ACTIVITIES Month of December Month of January Month of February Month of March Month of April
W1 W2 W3 W4 W1 W2 W3 W4 W1 W2 W3 W4 W1 W2 W3 W4 W1 W2 W3 W4
Purchase of seeds and materials
Land Clearing
Land Preparation
Plot Preparation
Preparation of FPJ
Harvesting of FPJ
Preparation of Sowing Media
Sowing Seeds
Hardening
Transplanting
Watering
Weeding
Application of FPJ
Applicationg of Wood Vinegar
Harvesting
Post-harvest handling
Packaging
Marketing
Subtotal ₱ 1,520.00
Table 2. Cost of tools (depreciated)
Subtotal ₱ 290.24
Table 3. Cost of Labor
Subtotal ₱ 9,581.75
Table 4. Other cost
Subtotal ₱ 2,164.00
= 20,800 – 12,925.99