Detailed Project Report on Lemon grass cultivation

LEMONGRASS CULTIVATION
[CODE NO 3297]  

Lemongrass is a tropical perennial plant which yields aromatic oil. The name lemongrass is derived from the typical lemon-like odour of the essential oil present in the shoot. The herb originated in Asia and Australia. Lemongrass was one of the herbs to travel along the spice route from Asia to Europe. Lemongrass oil of commerce is popularly known as Cochin oil in the world trade, since 90% of it is shipped from Cochin port. The state of Kerala in India had the monopoly in the production and export of lemongrass oil. The annual world production of lemongrass oil is around 1000 t from an area of 16000 ha. In India, it is cultivated in an area of 4000 ha and the annual production is around 250 t. The crop is extensively cultivated in the poor, marginal and waste lands and also along the bunds as live mulch. The well ramified root system of the plant helps in soil and water conservation.


East Indian LEMONGRASS / Cochin grass / Malabar grass

Lemongrass is a tropical perennial plant which yields aromatic oil on steam distillation of the herbage.

The oil has a typical lemon-like odour.

The crop is suitable for marginal and waste lands and also along the bunds as live mulch.

India contributes to about 85% of total world production.


COST ESTIMATION

Plant  Capacity                                          :     LEMONGRASS CULTIVATION IN 50 ACRES
land & Building (50 Acres)                      :    Rs. 54.00  Lacs
Plant & Machinery                                     :    Rs. 50.00  Lacs
Working Capital for 3 Months                 :    Rs. 22.10  Lacs
Total Capital Investment                          :    Rs. 1.41   Cr
Rate of Return                                           :    16%
Break Even Point                                      :    67%

INTRODUCTION    
EAST INDIAN LEMONGRASS / COCHIN GRASS / MALABAR GRASS    
LEMON GRASS    
SPECIES    
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT    
LEAVES AND STEM    
ESSENTIAL PART    
CLIMATIC REQUIREMENTS    
TEMPERATURE    
RAINFALL    
SOIL REQUIREMENTS    
ORIGIN AND DISTRIBUTION OF LEMON GRASS    
SPECIES AND VARIETIES OF LEMON GRASS    
CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS (NEES EX STEUD) WATS. (2N=20, 40)    
CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS (DC) STAPF. (2N=40, 60)    
CYMBOPOGON PENDULUS (NEES EX STEUD) WATS.    
TYPES OF IMPROVED VARIETIES OF LEMON GRASS    
TWO TYPES ARE IDENTIFIED IN THIS SPECIES BASED ON COLOUR OF STEM.    
1. OD- 19 (SUGANDHI)    
2.  PRAGATHI    
3.  NIMA    
4.  CAUVERY    
5.  KRISHNA    
6.   NLG 84    
PROPERTIES & USES    
PARTS USED: OIL, OLEORESIN, LEAF, SPENT GRASS    
MEDICINAL USES    
ESSENTIAL OIL    
OLEORESIN    
BOTANY & VARIETIES    
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENT    
ESSENTIAL OIL    
OLEORESIN    
MARKET SURVEY    
LEMON GRASS CULTIVATION A BOON FOR KANDI AREA    
GLOBAL MARKET OF ESSENTIAL OIL    
CULTIVATION OF LEMON GRASS    
SEED RATE IN LEMON GRASS FARMING IS 2.5 KG/HA.    
CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF LEMONGRASS    
PROPAGATION    
SEEDS    
SOIL PREPARATION    
GENERAL SOIL PREPARATION GUIDELINES    
PLANTING    
SLOPE    
PLANTING DENSITY/SPACING    
PLANTING SEASON    
PLANTING DEPTH    
FERTILISATION    
NUTRIENTS    
IRRIGATION    
WEED CONTROL    
WEED CONTROL GUIDELINES    
PEST CONTROL    
PESTS THAT MAY ATTACK LEMONGRASS    
DAMAGE    
CONTROL METHODS    
NEMATODES    
CONTROL METHODS    
DISEASE CONTROL    
LONG SMUT    
RED LEAF SPOT    
LEAF BLIGHT    
RUST    
OTHER CULTIVATION PRACTICES    
HARVESTING    
MATURING TIME AND METHODS    
DETAILS OF CULTIVATION OF LEMON GRASS    
CLIMATE    
SOIL    
CULTIVATED VARIETIES    
PROPAGATION    
NURSERY RAISING    
TRANSPLANTING    
MANURING    
IRRIGATION    
WEED CONTROL    
INTERCROPPING    
PEST MANAGEMENT IN LEMON GRASS CULTIVATION    
DISEASES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT    
TABLE. COMMON DISEASES OF LEMONGRASS AND THEIR CAUSAL AGENTS    
HARVESTING OF THE HERB    
POST HARVEST HANDLING OF LEMON GRASS    
SORTING AND DISTILLATION    
GRADING    
PACKAGING    
STORAGE    
MARKETING    
SEED COLLECTION    
PEST & DISEASES    
FACTSHEET ON LEMONGRASS    
THE VILLAGES UNDER EACH BLOCK ARE AS FOLLOWS:    
STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: ORGANIC FARMING    
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY    
TRACTORS    
SUPPLIERS OF CULTIVATORS    
SUPPLIERS OF DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM    
SUPPLIERS OF FERTILIZER SPREADER    
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS    
NPK FERTILIZER    

        
APPENDIX – A:

 1.      COST OF PLANT ECONOMICS      
 2.      LAND & BUILDING                                      
 3.      PLANT AND MACHINERY                                  
 4.      FIXED CAPITAL INVESTMENT                             
 5.      RAW MATERIAL                                         
 6.      SALARY AND WAGES                                     
 7.      UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS                              
 8.      TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL                                
 9.      COST OF PRODUCTION                                   
10.      PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS                               
11.      BREAK EVEN POINT                                     
12.      RESOURCES OF FINANCE                           
13.      INTEREST CHART                                       
14.      DEPRECIATION CHART                                   
15.      CASH FLOW STATEMENT                                   
16.      PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET