Asparagus yield per acre 5000 kg

Asparagus farming in India is widely done for its medicinal value. It is a herb that can be grown with less water and care.

Asparagus cultivation in India

Asparagus is a perennial plant and the height of the plant is between 105 cm. It contains a medium stem with feathery foliage. The plant belongs to the “Asparagaceae family”. Asparagus cultivation in India can be done up to 1300 meters mean sea level in tropical and subtropical regions. Asparagus cultivation in Kerala is done on a large scale, farming is done for vegetables and medicines globally. Its routes are grey in colour and satamuli, abhiru and satavar are common names for this herb. 

How to start asparagus cultivation

It is one of the easy cultivation to start.

Soi requirement

The best soil is well-drained rich organic soil. For more acidic soils liming should be done.

Soil PH

The best soil pH is between 6.5 to 7.5 

Propagation methods

Crowns and seeds are used for propagating the plant. One can get crown from the reputed and trustworthy local nurseries. You can get seeds from a fertilizer shop. 

Land preparation 

A couple of ploughing followed by harrowing is necessary before the asparagus plantation. During the ploughing process throw tiny stones and remove all the weeds remaining from the previous crop. 45 CM broad ridges are required for the plantation and maintain 20 cm furrow space for irrigation. Remember levelling of the soil helps to make equal size beds.

Seed sowing time 

April month is suitable for sowing the seeds. Prepare the beds of 5 cm each and seed sowing is done before the monsoon. In the month of June, seed germination starts after the first shower of the monsoon. The seedling should be done on the ridges of 60 cm. You can prepare ridges of 60 cm x 60 cm. 

Planting time

Satawar plants don’t need much water so it is considered to plant after the rainy season in the month of late July to August. 

Plant spacing

Plant-to-plant distance should be 2 feet and row-to-row distance is also 2 feet.

Manure and fertilizer

Asparagus plants consist of medicinal content and are widely grown for their medicinal value. Hence, it is recommended to avoid chemical fertilizers. Instead of chemicals and pesticides, you can use an organic fertilizer such as garden compost, vermicompost, home waste garbage, farmyard manure (FYM) etc. To get rid of pests you can prepare organic pesticides or biopesticides from neem cake and cow urine.

Pest and disease

Purple spot, rust, fusarium crown, root and lower stem rot, phytophthora crown, speer rot, beetle, aphids, cutworm, armyworm, rose chafer, asparagus miner. You can take advice and help from horticulture disease and pest management departments. 

Harvesting time

The herb plant takes 2 years to grow and it is harvested in the 3rd year. In 3rd year harvesting is done from mid-April to 6 weeks. After 3rd year harvesting is done for 8 weeks starting from mid-April. For best quality spears you should harvest the plants every 2 to 3 days, especially in warm weather. 

Asparagus yield per acre

5 to 6 tons of dry roots can be obtained from 1 acre of cultivation. 

Asparagus vegetables

Generally, young shoots are selected to make various dishes throughout the world. Purple asparagus differs from its green and white parts due to its high sugar and low fibre levels. These plants are companion plants for tomato plants and are able to prevent some nematodes in tomato roots.

Health benefits

• Good for heart health
• Asparagus contains anti-ageing content.
• Helps in regulating blood sugar.
• Asparagus is good for diabetic patients. 
• It is good for skin health.
• Asparagus improves the digestive system.
• Asparagus helps in lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes. 

Varieties

There are two types white and yellow asparagus. Local and hybrid varieties of satawar are available in the market. One can get these varieties from the horticulture department of their region. 

Local names

Hindi language – Shatawar

Asparagus Telugu name- Shatmuli 

Oriya language – Satabari

Assam – Satomul 

Asparagus in Marathi name- Satawari

Project report

Asparagus cost per acre 1 asparagus plant price = Rs 3 Plants per acre = 12000 plants Plant material cost = Rs 3 x 12000 plants  Plant cost = Rs 36000 Land preparation cost = Rs 10,000 Irrigation cost = Rs 20,000 Fertilizer cost = Rs 15,000 Labour cost = Rs 10,000 Plant protection charges = Rs 5000 Barbed wire fencing cost per acre = Rs 70,000 Miscellaneous cost = Rs 6000  Total cost = Rs 1,72,000 Asparagus yield per acre Yield per acre = 5 to 6 tons 5 tonn = 5000 kg Asparagus price per kg = Rs 100 to Rs 200 If a 5-ton yield is produced from 1-acre farming Then,  Profit = Rs 100 x 5000 kg (5 tonnes)   Profit = Rs 500000 Net Profit = Profit from 1 acre –  cost per acre Net Profit = Rs 50,0,000 – Rs 17,2000 Net Profit = Rs 328000 Note – This is the assumption of the “Asparagus Project Report” to help you. Prices may vary accordingly.

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