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Cost can be minimised especially if you are totally on rain-fed agriculture and you have your own piece of
land. Also if the land is new (not highly overused), some fertilisers and pesticides wont be necessary. An
acre of land should give you 6 tons of French beans within 2 months. For the two seasons, gross
margins will be as follows
Harvesting is usually done twice a week for the fine beans and three times a week for the extra fine
beans. This continues for around three weeks. A major setback is rejection of your produce if they do not
meet the set quality standards. You end up regretting why you even thought of the idea.
To conclude, growing French beans can bring cash quickly but only if you play your cards right. It is very
likely to incur losses. With continued demand for the beans being recognized, export companies are
going into contract farming with farmers. This involves setting of fixed prices that run throughout the year
whether the season is low or high. These companies provide seeds and agronomist services on credit to
ensure good quality produce with low probability of rejection. So, if you are planning to venture into this
business, the best option is to get a solid market first, then grow your produce as required by your
market outlet. Until next time, enjoy. Image source: Charles Wokabi, Hortinews