FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATION OF VEGETABLE SEEDLING

PRODUCTION UNIT

PROJECT PROPOSAL

SUBMITTED BY
SHUBHAM GUPTA
DISTRICT - AMBIKAPUR CHHATTISGARH

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 Project Profile

Si.No Components Description

1 Site

2 Objective 1. To set up a Vegetable Seedlings Production unit for innovative

techniques for Production of Vegetable seedlings.
2. To encourage farmer’s participation in technological growth in
horticulture industry.
3. To provide technical know-how to the farmers, growers and
entrepreneurs.
4. Motivation to farmers, unemployed youth for entrepreneurship in
horticulture industry.
3 Component Vegetable Seedlings Unit
details 1. Semi automatic seeder Machine
2. Controlled Green house 153.6 sqm
3. Hardening Chamber (Size:153.6 sq.m)
4. Growing Medium (Coco peat, Vermiculite & Perlite) for 15 lakh plants
5. Plastic Seedlings trays 3500 no.

4 Capacity a. Solanaceous Crops :1.2Lakh seedlings production/ month

b. Cruciferous Crops : 1.2 Lakh seedlings production/ month
c. Cucurbitaceous Crops : 2.4 Lakh seedlings production / month
5 Seedlings
coverage area
6 Expected Enhanced levels of production and productivity of Vegetables /spices in the
outcome region.
7 Project Cost Rs. 25,00,000.00

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Introduction

Chhattisgarh is a progressive state and produces 5.94 m. MT of horticultural produce

from an area of 0.59 m. ha and accounts for 2.47% of horticultural production in the country.
Major share of production of horticulture produce is from vegetables (71.49%) and fruits
(26.41%). Among other vegetable crops the state accounts for 4% of the total production of
Tomato in the country and produces about 0.63 m. MT of Tomato from an area of about 0.04
m. ha. The productivity of crop is 14.6 t/ha. The major tomato producing belts in the state are
Raipur, Durg and Bastar. Similarly the state accounts for 4% of the total production of Brinjal
in the country and is producing about 0.44 m. MT of brinjal from an area of about 0.03 m. ha.
with productivity of 16.5 t/ha.

Crop Production (in lakh M.T.)

2011-12 2012-13 2017-18
Tomato 7.18 7.62 11.33
Brinjal 5.03 5.45 7.12
Cabbage 2.82 2.95 4.16
Cauliflower 3.29 3.41 4.79
Onion 2.22 2.69 4.41
Potato 5.79 6.48 7.04

Vegetables face various disease and insect pest problems in the state and lot of
pesticides is used to manage the pest problems associated with the crops. The extensive
use of insecticides used to manage fruit borer results in environmental pollution and
pesticide management problems coupled with the occupational hazards. If vegetable
seedling prepare in vegetable seedling unit results in the production healthy plants.
Frontline demonstration of vegetable seedling unit /center will be quite useful to the
farmers of Chhattisgarh for their skill development in order to harness higher profits from
the production of vegetable crops.

Background

Vegetable seedling unit produce high technique utilized in Chhattisgarh to

improve plant production, reduce disease susceptibility, and increase vegetable
production and productivity.

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 Vegetable seedling production is a very good practice for vegetables cultivation
for increase in production. and is now growing rapidly in vegetable production.

Commercial production and demand for vegetable seedling unit continues to

increase across Chhattisgarh and India.

Vegetable seedling unit is the most commonly used for

eggplant/brinjal,tomato,chilli,capsicum,cucumber,bittergaurd,cabbage,cauliflower,knolkh
ol and other vegetable crops seedling production.

Types of Vegetables

1. Solanaceous Crops: Tomato, Brinjal, chilly, Capsicum etc.

2. Cruciferous Crops: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brockley, Chinese Cabbage etc.
3. Cucurbitaceous Crops: Cucumber Bitter Guard, Pumpkin, Watermelon,
Muskmelon etc.

ADVANTAGES OF VEGETABLE NURSERY

 Ensures uniform growth of plants.
 Properly hardened seedlings result in low mortality.
 Plants are available at proper planting time.

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  Good rooting ensures better survival & growth after transplantation
 Reduce crop duration in field.
 Results in a seedling with a larger root system especially relative to the size of the plant.
 Higher survival rate of plants because of reduced damage in transplanting of Seedling
and lower incidence of diseases.
 Higher quality and uniformity of transplants
 Earlier establishment and earlier harvest after transplanting.

DEMONSTRATION

Demonstration is different than other demonstrations as they are conducted under direct
supervision of expert and also provide feedback for refinement of technology as per need of the
farmers/Ngo/etc . Some of the special features are as follows:

• Conducted under the close supervision of experts and skilled manpower’s.

• Quality planting material/technologies are selected for demonstrations.
• Demonstration centre provide critical inputs and technical guidance.
• Training of the associated farmers is a prerequisite for conducting Front line
demonstration.

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 • The target group of Front line demonstration is farmers/tribal’s/unemployed youths.
• Hand on training will be organized during cropping season to provide a platform for
interaction.

Project Proposal

Frontline Demonstration Center for the use of vegetable seedling production unit in
production increase of vegetables in Chhattisgarh is proposed with the goal of maximizing
productivity and yield of vegetables in the state. The farmers will be demonstrated practically
the high techniques and the significance of the technology in the vegetable production,
productivity and pest management of the vegetable crops. They will get to know the
technologies introduced here and how they can get a high yield from their farms if they adopt
them.
The complete production technology for the vegetable seedling in the cultivation of
vegetable and will be demonstrated. The complete technology of vegetable seedling covering
both production and productivity of vegetable crops. Procedure will be demonstrated to the
famers/Ngo/etc so that they practically see on vegetable unit and study the production methods
and techniques in order to adopt the technology at their place. The high demand of the
vegetable seedling will benefit the farmers and bring in prosperity in the state.

Vegetable seedling is always in high demand because of its high nutritional value and
great acceptability. There is profuse demand of Table varieties and Cherry Tomato which we
consume without cutting (Cherry Tomato) with the help of fork. Therefore, the need of the hour
is to increase the productivity, quality of produce and reduce the pesticide applications to meet
the demand of quality conscious consumers.

OBJECTIVES:

Establishment and demonstration of VEGETABLE SEEDLING FOR QUALITY

SEEDLING PRODUCTION.
To improve the economic status of farmers by providing them the knowledge of new
technologies.
SEEDLINGS PRODUCTION MODULE
STEPS IN INNOVATIVE SEEDLING PRODUCTION- Seeds provided by farmers
and raising quality seedlings for the farmers.

When provided an optimum growing environment, vegetable seeds

from authentic source will produce the seedlings of the highest quality. It is
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 essential to understand the factors that contribute to such an environment to
provide for optimum growth and development. This knowledge is essential for
producing of the quality vegetable seedlings by innovative technologies which
ultimately translates into an economic advantage.
In many cases creating the ideal growing environment will involve
both the proper use of protective structures and an array of specialized cultural
practices. A sound understanding of environmental factors can give a project
an economic edge, enabling to optimize seedling growth with the appropriate
available resources.

Application of Innovative Technology for raising of the Seedlings-Knowledge

Sharing- Steps
After receiving seeds from the farmers the corresponding records will be
maintained by allocation of the codes for the seed packets so that the
corresponding seedlings raised from the seeds are provided to the farmers on the
fixed date. The chronology of the activities involves:
1. Seed and its processing
2. Growing media manual filling to seedling tray

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 3. Tray Released by Auto seeder machine after seeded trays manual topping
Vermiculite on the seeds and also level.
4. Manual watering System after Topping of seeded tray
5. Process seeded trays shift to manually controlled greenhouse chamber .
6. Seedling care for fertigation and pest management.
7. Monitoring of environmental factors in Controlled Greenhouse .
8. Shifting of seedling trays from Greenhouse to the hardening unit
9. Monitoring of seedlings for pest problems if any.
10. Delivery of seedling pro trays to the farmers.

Technical and Financial Detail

Sl.No. Technical Detail Unit Amount Rs.

1. Semiautomatic Seeder machine 01 10,50,000.00

Operate : Numatic 50/100L/MIN

Seed dispersal : Step-By Step

Seeding Capacity : Maximum 30 rows per minute

Accessories : Seedling bar, nozzles , air compressor etc Growing

Media processing Station

 Size (LxW) 3mx4m

Foundation wall : 1’above surface level and 1’below surface
level, structure raised on cc column 3’x1’x1’ each ,

Media tank with tab

Floor : made by CC

2. Controlled Green House 1 set 9,40,000.00

 Area: 153.6 Sq. m.

 Bay width: 9.6 m.
 HC width: 9.6m.
 HC length: 16 m.
 Gutter height: 3.5m.
 Ridge height: 5.5 m.
 Shape: Gothic
Structure detail:

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 A) All Structures, Rafters, Perlins, Trusses are hot dip galvanized and
design to take a wind load up to 120 km/h.

Specification:

 Hot dip galvanized Steel Structure: Using galvanized tubular

structure or equivalent sections.

 Pipe sections to be used for different Structural Member will

be as below or equivalent :

 Columns: 80 mm × 50 mm x3mm

 Trusses: Bottom cord 42 mm x 2mm; Truss Members 48mm x

48mm Bracing 25 NB, B-class GI steel pipe; structural member will
be fitted with zinc plated nuts & bolts without welding.

 Purlins: using specially designed profile 32 mm ×2mm thick.

2) Fasteners and other metallic parts: Includes all the elements

required for joining and water tightens components (such as
fittings, clamps, screws and nuts plated against corrosion).

Cladding:

Cladding on 200 micron UV stabilized standard poly film having

85% light transmission, multilayer with Roof screen by 50:50
shade net UV stabilized, This is attached with the structure by the
spring & GRP profile & GRP clamps which click into it.

Later on, the spring can be clipped out in order to fit new plastic.
The profile does not get distorted and the profile can also be used
again.

Pre Entry Room & Doors:

a) Ante Room/Vestibule: The hardening chamber will have a

specific Pre Entry Room of
size- 3m. × 3 m. × 2.43m. (L×W×H), made by polycarbonate
sheet 6mm and galvanized tubular frame , where all the other
spare items can be stored/ dumped out.

b) Sliding Doors: 1.5 m. wide & 2m. tall single door complete
with polycarbonate sheet glazing, top & bottom tracks, jambs,
flashings & installation hardware.

Auto Irrigation System : by Micro sprinkler & fogging

combination , water tank 2000 ltr.

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 EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEM
1.5m tall with lengthwise evaporative Cellulose CELDEC
Complete set Cooling pad complete with all necessary
framing material of Aluminum required supporting
distribution & returning piping, gutters down spout end caps
& drip pan, plumbing kit, pump capacity as per requirement,
Drilled PVC
piping cap, pad retainer, all suspension hardware, metal
flashings as required to seal pad to vent opening, 4" thick
evaporative cooling pad material.
Pad Construction Material , aluminum profiles, tray sides,
top , plastic profiles, water distribution tray ,Cooling Media
100mm thick CELDEC 7090/500 etc.
At velocities of 1 to 3 M/s to give efficiency from 60 to 95%.
Filtration: 25 to 55mm viscous filter for 30 m efficiency. .
Water storage Tank: 2000 lit
Pump: capacity as per required (ISI mono block approved
equivalent)
40 Mesh Nylon: for extra protection from dust, fitted behind
the pad.
Slow Speed Axial Flow Fan - 36" single speed belt driven
exhaust fan 1hp, 440V, 50 cycles, 3 phase) 24000 CFM.
Qty.02

Heating System Qty. 02

Electric heat blower system 2.4 KW. Complete uniform heat

circulation system has been given in this heat, so that the heat
can be blown in the complete area.

Micro Climate Control System

Control system which can monitor and control Temperature,

Humidity and Light. It maintains chamber climate by
optimum controlling of chamber equipment’s like cooling
fan, Heaters, ventilation, internal and external screen, lights
etc. It also includes switching system for operating chamber
equipment with suitable relays, contactors and safety devices.
ILLUMINATIONS

High luminous flux PAR lamp 400 watt LED light (for
horticulture crops use) each, Special light for plants for providing
essential photosynthesis wave length of 400-700nm to the plants
for optimum growth & production. qty: 2

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 Foundation wall for Hardening Chamber WIDE BASED 1' below
earth's surface 1' above earth's surface, as kick-board 9" wide, Frame
base block height 3'x9”x9”each with front side wall plinth protection
3’wide 6” thick.

Pathway made of stone chips 2", over that, rodi up to 2" over that
cement plaster with ratio of rodi, sand, cement, 4:3:1. complete set

3. Sterilized soilless medium with chemicals /fertilizers with For 1,66,100.00

complete crop growing module proctices and manpower: ……7.5
Lakh
Growing media- seedlings
Coco peat 1000 kg ,Vermiculite 500 kg & perlite 400 kg
Fertilizers – Water soluble NPK & micronutrient and others.
Chemicals- pesticides/fungicides etc.

4. Hardening Chamber 153.6 Sqm 1 set 2,20,000.00

 Area: 153.6 Sq. m.

 Bay width: 9.6 m.
 HC width: 9.6m.
 HC length: 16 m.
 Gutter height: 3.5m.
 Ridge height: 5.5 m.
 Shape: Gothic
STRUCTURE:

made by latest ZTP-Technology G.I. pipe 38mm ± 1 mm Squire GI

Pipe,

DOOR:

Size 6'-3" x 3' (H x W) one no. with lock and pinion system.

ROOF SCREEN & SIDE COVERS:

75% UV Stabilized agro shading net, colour green/black

combination / Red / White/ Roof & sides will be covered by insect
proof net 50 mesh With UV Stabilized. (anti-viral net) Mess. secure

by GI/Aluminum Profile with zigzag spring.

ELECTRICAL DEVICE:

High quality ISI approved fittings with FR grade copper cable and
rigid standard of safety with proper M.C.B.

CIVIL WORKS:

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 Structure Raised on co (concrete cement) blocks 1'xl'x2'
Floor: Natural soil, as it is.

Pathway: Pathway made by PCC (1:5:10)100 mm thick than CC

(1:2:4) 100 mm thick with dully plastered.

OVER HEAD MICRO SPRINKLER SYSTEM:

With micro filter return gutter control valve assembly pressure

gauge. Humidification through micro Sprinkler system, Polymer
water storage tank- 1000 try. Capacity with 1 hp mono block pump
set.

5. Portray 99 cavity 3500 no 1,23,900.00

Total Amount 25,00,000.00

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