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kirti s

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Nowadays, jasmine is cultivated in various countries around the world but Egypt and India are the largest growers.

Jasmine prefers mild and tropical climate.
Jasmine is commercially grown in India under open field conditions.
The ideal requirements for successful cultivation of jasmine are mild winter, warm summer, moderate rainfall and sunny days. Jasmines grow well upto 1200 m. A well-distributed annual rainfall of 800 to 1000 mm is optimum for growth and development.

Jasmine (Mogara) can be grown on a wide range of soils.
Well-drained, rich loamy soil with a pH ranging from 6.5-7.5 is ideal for their cultivation.

The planting in south india is done any time between July-December.

The recommended planting distance is 1.5 x 1.5m
The soil is well pulverized and weeds are removed before planting.
Pits of 45 cm3 are prepared one month before planting and are exposed to sunlight.
A few days before planting, pits are filled with FYM, fresh soil and coarse sand in the ratio of 2:1:1. Addition of BHC (10g/pit) to the soil in the pit helps to prevent the attack of termites.
Pits are watered to settle the soil compost mixture.

Well-rooted, healthy and strong seedlings obtained from cutting/ layering are planted in each pit.
A hole is dug in the centre of the pit sufficient enough to accommodate the soil ball of the seedling.
The soil ball is placed in the centre of the pit and the soil is firmly pressed around the seedlings.
The plants are then immediately watered.

Its important varieties are: Motia, Single Mohora, Double Mohora, Khoya, Rai Japanese, Iruvatchi, Madanban, Ramabanam etc.

The flower yield in jasmines varies considerably according to the species and cultivars and management practices. The average flower-yield is 750 to 8000 kg/ha

On an average, the essential oil recovery ranges from 0.24 to 0.42 per cent, and the yield is about 22 kg (49 lb) per hectare.

Tamil Nadu is the leading producer of jasmine in the country with an annual production of 77,247 tonnes from a cultivated area of
9,360 ha.

The project cost for jasmine cultivation is one acre of land works out to Rs.43000 per acre.

Bank loan of 85 - 95 % of the total cost of development shall be available from the financing institution such as nabard.

The sale price of the crop varies from Rs.20 to Rs.70 per kg, depending on the season, and an average price of Rs.25 per kg is assumed for working out the economics. Accordingly, the gross income would be Rs.18750 per acre in first year, Rs.50000 in second year, Rs.62500 in third year and Rs.87500 from fourth year onwards.
 

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