Cost of cultivation of Sacred Basil (Ocimum sanctum), Unit area: 1.0 ha
Varieties : Kanchan, CIM- AYU
Spacing : 45 cm x 45 cm
Planting material : Seedlings raised in the nursery bed
Seed rate : 400 g/ha
Sl. No.
Name of Operation
Cost
1st Year
2 - 4 Years
A
Material Cost
1
Seeds
400
0
2
Manures and Fertilizers
a
FYM
2500
b
N
1640
c
P
1780
d
K
550
3
Fertilizers in the nursery bed
200
4
Irrigation
2400
5
Plant Protection Chemicals
300
6
Live hedge
1000
Sub-total (A)
10670
9170
B
Operation and Labour
12840
6300
C
Transportation cost of herbage
500
D
Miscellaneous and contingencies
490
530
E
TOTAL (A+B+C+D)
24500
17000
Unit Cost (Ist Year only)
Repayment
4 years with 11 months grace
Installment
Quarterly