Gerbera Cultivation
This project involves the commercial cultivation of Gerbera flowers in a high-tech polyhouse environment. The facility uses controlled climate conditions to ensure the production of high-quality, long-vase-life cut flowers for markets including bouquets and decorative purposes.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 25.32 |
| Plant & Machinery | 5.75 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 18.3 |
| Total | 49.37 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 13.37 |
| Term Loan | 36 |
| Total | 49.37 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment4
- TractorBuy on Amazon ↗
- Farming EquipmentsBuy on Amazon ↗
- Water TankBuy on Amazon ↗
- DG SetBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials2
- Gerbera PlantsBuy on Amazon ↗
- Chemicals and FertilizersBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Prepare the land and install the polyhouse with climate control systems.
- Prepare planting beds ensuring proper drainage and soil porosity.
- Plant Gerbera seedlings at the recommended density of 8-10 plants per square meter.
- Maintain controlled temperature, humidity, and light conditions within the polyhouse.
- Apply GA3 (100 ppm) treatment to encourage early flowering and long stem growth.
- Harvest flowers at the critical stage when outer rows show pollen.
- Store harvested flowers at an optimum wet temperature of 4 degrees Celsius.
From the project report
