EXPERIANCIAL LEARNING PROGRAM

COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE
APH 450

Namita Arya Dr. Lalit Bhatt

Id no.- 54605 SRO/ Associate Professor
Department of Vegetable
Science
CONTENT
 PROJECT INTRODUCTION
• CROP- Lettuce Lactuca sativa
• Lettuce is the most important salad crops. It is a
native of Europe and Asia and introduced in India by
the Britishers.
• Lettuce is an annual and belongs to family composite.
The leaves and heads are used as salad. There are about
150 varieties, of which only about 20 are important.
• LOCATION- Bareilly (UttarPradesh).
• Bareilly is located in the northern part of India and
experiences a subtropical climate with hot summers
and cool winters. Lettuce is a cool- weather crop and
grows best in temperatures between 16-18°C.
• In Bareilly, lettuce can be grown during the winter
season from October to February when the
temperature ranges between 5-15°C.
• Lettuce requires well-drained soil with a pH of 6-
7.5, and it requires adequate water supply to grow. I
• .
 LETTUCE CULTIVATION IN POLYHOUSE

• AREA: 2000Sq.m total area

• VAREITIES:
1. Butter head lettuce- White boston, Big
boston
2.Leafy type lettuce-Slow bold, chinese yellow

• SOIL: Sandy loam ans silt loam soil. soil should be

rich in nitrogen, pottasium also rich in
organicmatter
• IRRIGATION: Drip irrigation

• TIME OF SOWING: September to october

• SEED RATE: 400-600gm for 2000sq.m

• HARVESTING: within 50 to 60 days of sowing

• YEILD: 4ton to 8 ton for 2000sq.m

 PROJECT ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

• INPUT COST • RETURNS

• Market price:Rs 50/kg

• Polyhouse construction cost : Rs
1688000 • Sales revenue: Rs 9,00000
• Land preparation cost: Rs 2-3 lakh
• Seed cost: Rs 80,000
• Fertiliser and soil amendment cost:
Rs 1-2Lakh • Total Input Cost :Rs 27,93,000
• Irrigation cost: Rs 2-3 lakh • Net Profit :Rs 11-12 Lakh
• Labour cost: Rs 4-5 lakh
• Pest and Disease management cost:
RsRs 100000
FINANCIAL
ESTIMATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT RS. FINANCED
BY

Total Cost Cost of project 27,93,000 Govt.Subsidy,

capital, and Bank and own
recurring cost for
initial investment
Term Loan 75%, 5 year of 2,094,750 Bank
repayment

Own Contribution 25% 6,98,250 Own

Subsidy 445 of capital cost 12,28,920 Govt. Subsidy

 SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTH WEAKNESS
1. Location 1. Time constraint
2.Export status 2.Non availability of semi skilled
3.International demand labour
4.Local demand 3.Mechanization
5. Government support 4.Manpower

OPPORTUNITY THREAT
1. Value Addition 1.Non availability of Subsidy
2. Healthy 2.Depreciation and Damage
3. Exhibition 3.Semiskilled workers non availabilty
4. Nutritional value
 BENEFITS
• Lettuce is a good source of vitamins A, C,
and K, as well as folate and potassium. It is
also low in calories and high in fiber,
making it a healthy addition to any diet.
• Lettuce is high in fiber, which helps to
promote healthy digestion and prevent
constipation. It also contains water,
which helps to keep the digestive tract
hydrated.
• Lettuce is low in calories and high in
fiber, making it a great food for weight
loss.
• Lettuce is rich in vitamins A and C,
which are important for maintaining
healthy skin
THANK YOU
DETAILED PROJECT REPORT
LETTUCE PRODUCTION IN POLYHOUSE

SUBMITTED TO

Dr. Lalit Bhatt

SRO/Associate Professor
Department of Vegetable
Science

SUBMITTED BY

Namita Arya

ID NO-54605
 CONTENTS

I. HIGHLIGHT OF THE PROJECT REPORT

II. PROJECT DISCRIPTION

III. MARKET POTENTIAL

IV. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

V. ECONOMICS OF THE PROJECT

 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROJECT REPORT

PARTICULARS ABOUT THE PROMOTER

1.Name Namita Arya

2.Address IVRI Campus ,Bareilly (UP)
3.Contact Number 6396203102
4.Educational Qualification BSC Ag (Hons)
5..Project location Bareilly (rural area)
6.Constitution Propietorship

PARAMETERS VALUES
1. Unit Size in sq.m 2000 sq. m
2.Product Lettuce
3.Cost of the project 27,93000

PROJECT DISCRIPTION
LETTUCE PRODUCTION (UNDER POLYHOUSE)
INTRODUCTION-

Lettuce is a salad crop grown commercially across the world. The demand for salad crop
increasing day by day due to their diet value and medicinal value. Lettuce is leafy vegetables
which can be consumed raw. Lettuce Plant are mainly in the green and red colour
spectrum. Lettuce plant can be grown in Greenhouse, Poly house and even hydroponically.
However proper business plan and farm management practise make the lettuce farming as
successful commercial business.

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

The success of project will mainly depend on the adoption of innovative technology for
both production and post harvest management. Salient features of the production
technology that will be followed are outline below.
1. PROJECT LOCATION-

It is possible to establish a poly house in almost every location of our country &produce any
crop commercially inside it. Our location is Rural area in Bareilly. The location is chosen due
to land availability , near to market ,easy supervision of owner, high market demands ,
availability of skilled labour ,availability of raw material &planting material.

2. VARIETIES-

Butter head lettuce-White boston, big boston

Leaf type lettuce- slow bold, chinese yellow

NURSERY AND SEEDLING RAISING-

It can be sown directly in the field or by raising the nursery beds. In the nursery beds, the
seedlings are transplanted after 4-6 weeks of sowing. Seed are sown in the nursery bed in
September to October. We sow the seeds in seedbed at the depth of 0,17 inches (0,4-0,5).we keep
the soil moist

POLYHOUSE SHED -

The structural material, which will be used for poly house, is of G. I. pipes. The polythene film will
be
U.V. stabilized of 250-micron thickness. The poly film has to be replaced after 3 to 5 year. To
reduce
light intensity during summer, the shade net of 50% will be used and Lime will be painted on
the poly film.

GROWING BED AND SOIL STERILISATION-

Lettuce plants prefer plenty of sun and thrive in soil rich in nitrogen and humus. In most cases, we
plant lettuce leaving a distance of 8-12 inches (20-30 cm.) between plants and 20-23 inches (50-
60 cm.) between rows.

PLANTING METHOD-

The seeds are sown in the nursery bed from September to October. The seeds should be treated
with Ceresan (2q/kg seed). 1gm seeds produces 800-900 seedlings. About 500gm seeds are required
to transplant seedlings for one hectare. The seeds germinate 6 to 8 days after sowing. 5 to 6 weeks
old seedlings are transplanted. Depending on climate and soil the seedlings should be transplanted
at a spacing of 45 x 45cm or 45 x 30cm. For transplanting the soil should be prepared well by
incorporating 100-125 quintals of compost of F.Y.M., 80kg Nitrogen, 60kg Phosphorus and 60kg
Potash per hectare.

FERTLISER REQUIREMENT-

For getting good yield, 100-150q of well rotten Farm Yard Manure should be incorporated
during land preparation. Besides this apply 50 kg each of N and K2O and 90 kg of P2O5.

Entire quantity of Farm Yard Manure, P K and half nitrogen is applied in the field at the time of
field preparation. The remaining nitrogen is top dressed one month after first application at the
time of hoeing up.
DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL-

Aphid sucks cell sap resulting reduced in plant growth and quality which can be controlled by
spraying Dimecron (0.05%) and malathion (0.05%). Botrytis rot, Bacterial rot and mosaic diseases
also affecting lettuce plants. The rot is due to soil fungus and bacterial rot occurs during storage and
marketing. Mosaic is a virus disease and transmitted by Aphids.

HARVESTING AND YEILD-

Harvesting depends upon the type and the purpose for which it is grown. The leafy variety become
ready for harvesting within 50-60 days of sowing and harvested when the leaves attain full size but
remain tender.Head type variety takes 60-70 days to harvest. Heads are harvested when they attain
a good size and become solid.

For home consumption the lettuce leaves can be harvested at any time, but for market it is allowed
to develop a full size.

AVERAGE LETTUCE YEILD- 20-40 tons per hectare

POST HARVESTING HANDLING AND STORAGE-

Lettuce should be cooled after harvest to retain high quality and enhance shelf life. Lettuce can be
stored for about 3 to 4 weeks at 0oC with 90 to 95 % relative humidity and the freshness of lettuce is
maintained by the pre harvest spray of butaric acid at 5 to 10 ppm.

MARKET POTENTIAL-

Lettuce is widely consumed vegetable around the world, and it has a significant market potential.
The global lettuce market size was valued at USD 25.1 billion in 2020, and it is projected to reach
USD 34.3 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period.

The demand for lettuce is driven by several factors, including its nutritional value, convenience, and
versatility in various culinary applications. Lettuce is low in calories and high in fibre, vitamins, and
minerals, making it a popular choice for health-conscious consumers. It is also a staple ingredient in
salads, sandwiches, wraps, and other dishes.

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES-

Starting a business of Lettuce cultivation under poly house needs proper planning and preparation.
Before starting few months training is advisable. In India training facilities & resources are
inadequate. Hence the project can also be used as a platform to give onsite or offsite training to
farmers of nearby localities, visits can be arranged on poly-house unit & they will be educated on
scientific lines regarding cultivation practices.
 ECONOMICS OF THE PROJECT
A.BASIS AND PRESUMPTIONS

I.Techno-economics parameters

PARTICULARS UNIT QUANTITY

Mortality % 5
Plant density Plant/sq.m 3
Total no. Of plants Nos. 6000

Repayment period years 5

II.Expenditure norms

Cost of Seed required Rs. 80000

Fertilizer per annum Rs/sq.m 50
Pesticides per annum Rs/sq.m 50
No. Of semiskilled workers Nos. 4
Cost of one semiskilled workers Rs/annum 146000

III. Income norms

Sale price of Lettuce Rs 50

Yeild of Lettuce ton/hectare 20-40

B. TOTAL COST OF PROJECT

PARTICULAR UNIT UNIT RATE QUANTITY AMOUNT

RS
I. Cost of poly house with Sq.m 844 2000 1,688,000
drip system

II.Initial cost of cultivation

Bed material and preparation Rs/sq.m 50 2000 1,00,000

Planting material Rs/seed 8 10000 80,000
Fertiliser and manure 50 2000 1,00,000
Insecticides and pesticides 50 2000 1,00,000
Manpower and supervision 40,000
 III. Irrigation and
infrastructure
Bore well Nos. 1,50,000 1 1,50,000
Water storage Nos. 50,000 1 50,000
Electric pump and Nos. 35,000 1 35,000
electrification
Generator set Nos. 45000 1 45000
IV.Infrastructure
Cost of office 80,000
V.Mechanization
Cost of sprayers and other Ls 25,000
equipments
VI.Post Harvest Infrastrucure
Grading and packing room Sq.ft 600 500 3,00,000
Total cost of Project 2,793,000

PARTICULARS UNIT UNIT RATE AMOUNT Rs

1.Term loan % 75 2,094,750

2.Own contribution % 25 698250

3.subsidy under % 44 1228920

ACABC

UNITS UNIT QUANTI I YEAR II YEAR III YEAR IV YEAR V YEAR

RATE TY
PARTICULARS

I. Income

Sales of lettuce Kg 50 6000 900000 900000 900000 900000 900000

Interest of subsidy @ 6% % 0 737352 737352 737352 737352 0

Subsidy 0 0 0 0 1228920

Total( A) 1637352 1637352 1637352 1637352 2128920

II.Expenditure

a. Cost of raw materials /Sq.m 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000

fertilisers,pesticides &
/Sq.m 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000
fungicides

b. Cost of packaging /Kg of 25000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000

material Lettuce

c. Cost of Utilities /Sq.m 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000

electricity, water

d. Cost of manpower Nos. 400 4 5,76000 576000 576000 576000 576000

semi-skilled workers

e. Overhead expense 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000

transportation

Cost of re-plantation 0 80000 80000 80000 80000

TOTAL(B) 926000 1006000 1006000 1006000 1006000

III.Net Income 711,352 631352 631352 631352 631352

PARTICULARS I YEAR II YEAR IIIYEAR IV YEAR 5TH YEAR

Capital cost 2328000 0 0 0 0

Recurring cost 420000 500000 500000 500000 500000

TOTAL COST 2,793,000 500000 500000 500000 500000

Benefits 16,37352 16,37352 16,37352 16,37352 21,28920

Depreciated value of 2328000* 232800

buildings, fencing, bore 0.1
well etc.

Depreciated value of 105000 * 10500

Machinery & 0.1
equipments @15%

NET BENEFITS 11,55,648 11,37352 11,37,352 11,37,352 16,28,920