Business in the apartment cultivation. Own business: growing greenery in greenhouses for sale

Alexander Kaptsov

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Recently, talk about a business based on the cultivation of greenery can be heard even in public transport and on the forums of housewives. Why greens? And because this product is one of the most popular on the market. Greens are bought all year round, and not a single table is complete without dill or parsley, onion or lettuce. And taking into account the fact that even a child is able to cope with the cultivation of greenery (qualifications and special knowledge are not needed), this business is becoming more and more relevant for various segments of the population. It all depends on the size of the premises and the initial capital. However, the investment is not so great!

How to grow greens, and is it possible to earn capital on this? We understand.

How to grow greens at home and in industrial conditions for sale: the basics of technology

First, let's define goals. Why do we grow greens? For myself, for soup and with the subsequent sale of surplus, for sale near the store for 10-20 bunches a day, or for selling these greens on a large scale for more profit?

It should be noted that if there is a summer cottage and land, the costs of fertilizers and planting material will not be tangible. True, with the seasonal nature of the business, significant profits cannot be expected. She needs more rational approach and greater investment .

So, what is the cultivation technology?

Criteria and requirements for a room for growing greenery in winter and summer

According to the scale of the business, the cultivation of greens can be carried out in different places…

Video: How to grow greens in winter and summer - year-round care

Choosing soil for growing greens: characteristics of the seed

Today, 7 main soil options are used to grow greens.

1. natural soil
   That is, the earth. The most budget option that does not require special investments. The containers are filled with earth, peat is added with top dressing, seeds are planted, plus lighting and heat - that's all. A start. You can buy land already with a full "set" of fertilizers / dressings. Sand, in addition, will not interfere.
2. Sawdust (except for pine, oak and other species harmful to greenery)
   They are treated with boiling water and placed in containers.
   Pros: greens do not rot, there is no smell, dill-parsley grows quickly, sawdust is cheap (sometimes they get it for free).
3. hydroponics method
   It is a system for growing greens (or other crops) consisting of water trays. To plants that touch the water only with roots, nutrient mixtures come through tubes.
   Pros: very fast growth of greenery, no need for soil, intensive development of foliage (rather than the root system).
   Minus - the price of the device.
4. Gravel
   Pros: practicality, low cost, breathability.
   Cons - solid weight, does not hold water.
5. coconut fiber
   There are many advantages: durability, environmental friendliness, versatility, etc.
   The downside is the cost.
6. Expanded clay
   The best material for hydroponics use.
   Pros - price, moisture retention, lightness.
7. Hydrogel
   A new material in the form of granules that, when swollen, retain moisture for a long time.
   Pros: breathability, permanent moisture retention, no harm to plants.
   Minus - the price.

List of necessary devices, installations and containers that will be needed for growing greens.

1. Hydroponics
   A system that reduces the risk of plant infection with any disease to almost zero and allows you to grow greens all year round. The choice of system depends on the scale of the business. For an apartment - one installation, for an industrial scale - another. The range is wide.
   In the absence of a large "pod" under the mattress, it makes sense to think about hydroponics with your own hands.
2. Materials for insulation
   When growing greens on the site, a greenhouse is needed. And if the "holy of holies" is located in the garage (basement), then you will need a flexible insulation, polystyrene, reflective foil, etc.
3. Shelving
   They can be bought, ordered or made independently, taking into account the height of green plants.
4. Lighting
   You can use conventional light bulbs or fluorescent lights (these are preferable).
5. Watering system (or watering cans)
6. Heaters to maintain a certain temperature in the room.
7. Soil and planting material itself, fertilizers
8. From containers you will need wide pallets, containers for settling water, containers for plants (pots, bottles or boxes with holes for draining water).
9. Thermometer(control the air temperature).
10. Foil
    Knowledgeable people wrap pots with it to protect plants from overheating of the soil.

How to grow greens all year round?

This business does not depend on the season only in a few cases, that is, if the greens are grown ...

• In equipped greenhouses.
• In an apartment (or insulated garage).
• With the help of hydroponics.

If the business "grows" in the open air, in summer cottages, then you will have to "transfer" them to a warm room for the cold season.

Planting material - seeds

What are the ways to grow greenery at home?

1. Distillation(using bulbs). The most convenient option.
2. Extended cultivation. The option is suitable for those who grow greens in the beds. Plants are simply dug out of the ground before the cold (whole) and transferred to the room.
3. Growing from seedlings. Minus - seedlings need to buy or grow it yourself.
4. Sowing seeds. Classic variant.

The choice of seeds is also a separate issue. In order not to lament later what kind of horror got out of the pot, and how to sell it, you need to choose seeds carefully by studying manufacturers and reviews of experienced businessmen in advance.

It is worth noting that seed costs are minimal . For example, a package of onion seeds does not exceed 12 rubles, and parsley - about 7 rubles.

You can also pay attention to greens in containers (already with roots) - buy and carefully transplant.

What greens are more profitable to grow? Features of growing dill, parsley, cilantro, celery for sale

There are many benefits to growing greens. This is the ease of the process, and the low cost of seeds, and the unpretentiousness of plants, and modest investments (if you do not buy hydroponics). And also it must be said about the high year-round demand for products and high returns relative to investments. The main thing is to decide on the type of greenery from which your business will grow. So what is the best thing to grow?

Growing dill as a business

• The most unpretentious culture.
• The optimum temperature for growing is 17 degrees.
• Varieties worth paying attention to are Kaskelensky, Gribovsky, Uzbek-243.
• We harvest 40-50 days after germination.
• Seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks. In the future, they can not be bought, but used from the harvested crop.
• Diseases and pests of dill, as a rule, are bypassed.
• Cons: short shelf life, additional lighting is needed in winter.

Features of the parsley growing business

• From the varieties we choose Prima, Sugar, Curly or Harvest - the most early-ripening varieties that give the maximum yield of greens.
• When cloudy, additional illumination is needed, in winter we also illuminate with fitolamps (3-4 hours).
• The optimum temperature is plus 20 degrees.
• After germination, it takes about 25-30 days to harvest.
• Watering needs plentiful and frequent, and after cutting, top dressing with fertilizers is required.
• Parsley, planted from seeds, gives greenery for longer than a year.

Growing cilantro for sale

• A cold tolerant plant.
• The soil needs light and moist (without moisture, cilantro blooms quickly).
• The container is large.
• Illumination (additional light) is mandatory and permanent.
• Water moderately, once a week.
• Top dressing - after each cut.
• The first harvest is 3-4 weeks after sowing. The crop is harvested immediately after the appearance of 1 inflorescence.
• The best variety is Firstborn.
• The optimum temperature is 20 degrees. Cilantro does not like heat.
• The ideal soil is black soil.

Growing celery root and petiole

• Growing celery is more difficult than onions or dill, but, in principle, not so difficult.
• Of the types of celery, leaf (to obtain leaves), root and petiole (to obtain juicy petioles) are isolated.
• The main feature is resistance to cold.
• Seeds germinate for a long time.

Growing lettuce as a business (green lettuce, watercress)

Ideal for growing watercress.

• Harvest - in 10-12 days.
• Unpretentious.
• Conditions: shaded areas of the north and northeast side.
• Shoots - for 5-7 days.
• After cutting the leaves, top dressing is needed.
• The best varieties are Curly, Pepper, Broadleaf.

Leaf salad no less in demand, but more capricious in care.

• Do not do without backlighting.
• The best varieties are Lollo Bionda, Vitamin, Lolla Rossa, Emerald Lace and New Year's.
• Lettuce does not like heat and needs constant watering.

As for demand among consumers, the leader here, of course, green onion (by the way, the least demanding option), in second place - dill , the third is parsley and then all the rest.

Speaking about profitability, experts unanimously single out leaf salad (vegetative period - no more than 25 days).

Features of growing dill, parsley, cilantro, lettuce, celery and other herbs in winter and summer

The conditions for growing greenery in the summer are approximately identical for each of its species.

With the onset of cold weather for heat-loving species, it is necessary to create special conditions of care.

Greenery business plan

Sales market. This is the first thing to decide. First, a market analysis. That is, a study of prices for greens, demand (which is more profitable), places of possible sale. Where to sell? There are many options - to rent to a store or to the market, to a catering organization (for example, to a cafe, a canteen), to a vegetable warehouse.

We consider expenses and profits (approximate calculations)

Growing green onions in the apartment.

• When placing containers in a room of 20 square meters in 2-3 tiers, we get 30 squares of area for sowing.
• 1 kg of sowing onions = 12-15 rubles. (wholesale). For 1 square meter of dense planting, 10 kg of onions will go. For 30 squares - 300 kg of onions (about 4 thousand rubles).
• Fertilizers - about 2.5 thousand rubles. per month. For containers - about 5-7 thousand rubles. For lamps - 10-15 thousand rubles.
• Water + electricity = 2-2.5 thousand rubles. per month. Fare.
• Harvest from 1 square meter - 10 kg of onions (minimum). That is, 600 kg / month, taking into account 2 harvests per month.
• Wholesale price - 70-80 rubles / kg. Accordingly, profit = about 45 thousand rubles. per month (minus expenses). It is worth noting that the expenses in the future are no longer so large-scale, so the net profit, even with a modest estimate, will be from 30 thousand rubles.

Higher yields await in the presence of an equipped greenhouse (the cost of a greenhouse is 40-130 thousand rubles). And even more so, if there is a hydroponic installation (about 35 thousand rubles for a room of 30 square meters).

Or you can make a "knight's move" and buy mini-pots in bulk, in which the greens will grow and then be sold. Greens in pots are aesthetically attractive, more in demand by the consumer and stored longer.

Registration and taxes

To grow greenery for the purpose of selling it on the market, business registration is, of course, not required. But it is unprofitable to sell greens to resellers, it is embarrassing and uncomfortable to sell on your own, and for the full sale of products (shops, etc.) one cannot do without registration.

Therefore, as soon as the scale of the harvest exceeds “How can it be sold in such quantities without documents?”, Register an individual entrepreneur (OKVED code - A.01.12.2.), As an agricultural producer (preferential form of taxation - ESHN, 6 percent of profit), and keep working for yourself.

On a note:
Always invest the first profit in business development.

Dill, the cultivation of which is widespread, can bring a good income. After all, this is one of the most popular seasonings - a rare housewife does not use fragrant dill greens in the daily preparation of various dishes, from salads to hot dishes. And how much brighter and more interesting the taste of pickles and marinades becomes, to which dill umbrellas with seeds were added, there is no need to explain. Crispy pickled cucumbers with a light specific flavor of dill are always a success as a universal cold snack!

If you have been thinking about starting your own business for a long time, but do not have an impressive start-up capital for this purpose, growing dill for sale will be the best option for a small profitable business:

The probability of losing the entire crop is minimal, since dill is almost not susceptible to diseases and pests.

• this culture is unpretentious - to learn how to cultivate it, you do not need to be an experienced gardener, it is enough to follow the basic rules of planting and growing and provide dill with suitable conditions for active growth;
• dill greens are in constant demand at any time of the year, and even in the summer months, because not everyone has the opportunity and desire to independently grow dill for personal needs;
• investments in the dill growing business are minimal - the main costs may be required to build a greenhouse of a suitable size (if you decide to grow dill in large volumes year-round), the purchase of seeds, soil and fertilizer will cost a relatively small amount, and in the future you can use the seeds, harvested from grown dill;
• the probability of losing the entire crop is minimal, since dill is almost not susceptible to diseases and pests;
• such a business option pays off quickly enough, the sale of dill brings especially good profit in early spring and before the New Year.

Of course, there are pitfalls here too. For example, cut greens have a short shelf life. But if you manage to establish a constant sale of grown dill, there will be no problem with the sale of withered greens. Also, the disadvantages of the business include the difficulty of growing dill in winter - the plants need a long daylight hours, which entails an increase in the cost of additional lighting.

Video about growing dill

Features of growing dill for sale

Some gardeners may have a question: how to grow dill suitable for sale, even if you have to use thin, stubby bushes for your own needs? How to achieve truly lush and fragrant greens, which would have an attractive presentation? To do this, it is enough to follow a few basic rules for the cultivation of dill, and it is advisable to grow dill for sale in a greenhouse - in such conditions, the greens will be more beautiful, and it will be possible to harvest much longer. A thermos greenhouse will be especially effective, which, due to the solar collector and double coating, will save you from heating costs.

A greenhouse for sowing dill will need to be prepared from February, having cleared it of snow around the entire perimeter. Cover the area around the greenhouse, as well as greenhouse beds, with roofing material or black film to attract heat and warm the soil quickly. So by the beginning of March, the ground inside the greenhouse will thaw to a depth of fifteen centimeters, which is quite enough for such a cold-resistant crop as dill.

Soak dill seeds for three days before sowing, but do not germinate, otherwise there will be difficulties with planting them in the soil, and young shoots may be damaged.

Growing dill

The technology is described in detail in the corresponding article on our website. You should not have any particular difficulties:

• scatter the soaked seeds in rows, slightly sprinkling soil on top;
• spray plantings with warm water from a spray bottle, preventing the earth from completely drying out;
• pull out emerging weeds in a timely manner;
• gently loosen the soil to avoid the formation of a crust on the surface, through which it will be difficult for the shoots to break through;
• thin out excess plants, providing enough space for stronger dill shoots
• fertilize dill with nitrogen fertilizer at least once during the growing season.

The main thing you will need to consider when growing dill for sale is not to try to sow the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bgreenhouse beds with a solid carpet in order to get the maximum profit. When planting in grooves, dill will get more light, and it will grow more lush.

Growing dill in a greenhouse

Varieties are better to choose early ripe (for example, the most popular Gribovsky). For continuous production of fresh herbs, do not forget to sow dill, focusing on the ripening time of each variety. So, if you plant dill in early March, the first greens can be obtained in mid-April, and if you sow seeds on April 20, the dill harvest will be ready by the end of May, etc.

You can even not use the land for sowing seeds, but instead of the traditional cultivation method, prefer growing dill hydroponically. This method involves the cultivation of vegetable (and any other) plants on a neutral substrate, into which a special solution is supplied with all the chemical elements necessary for the plant. Dill does not expend energy getting nutrients from the ground and does not develop a large root system. As a result, foliage grows faster and better, while remaining environmentally friendly and healthy. For growing dill hydroponically, it is recommended to take perlite or vermiculite as a substrate and use the method of periodic flooding.

Harvesting and selling dill

When the dill greens are ready for sale, pour plenty of water over the beds about five hours before harvesting. So it will be more convenient to dig up the plants with a shovel and clean the dill roots from the soil. Rinse the root system of the plants and place the dill, leaf side up, in a waterproof container, filling any free space tightly. To keep the greens fresh longer, you can pour water with fertilizers dissolved in it into the container and put an aspirin tablet. Under such conditions, at a storage temperature of no higher than +10 degrees, dill will remain fresh and will not lose its presentation within a week.

Video about growing dill in a film greenhouse

When growing plants with roots, they do not pull out, but carefully cut off the required amount of greenery so that a little later it can be harvested again from the remaining bushes.

Dill greens can be sold per kilogram or knitted from bunches of twigs. Only the low price of such a product upsets, however, any product from the garden is quite cheap. Therefore, to obtain a decent income, it is necessary to look for wholesale buyers and take in volume.

Going through a lot of different ideas to start our own business, we often don’t even think about the options that literally “lie” under our feet. Indeed, who is interested in paying attention to the everyday and inconspicuous aspects of our lives, because we want something global and to have more money right away. Forgetting that, in fact, the amount of profit is not always directly proportional to the cost of the product or its beauty and fashion, and to be precise, it is often completely unrelated to such aspects.

In this, of course, do not want to believe, but still. As the simplest example from life, it is worth recalling the battles that unfolded in Moscow literally six months ago. In the center of this "action movie" with criminal showdowns, explosions and absolutely real murders, there were by no means oil derricks or gold mines, but a banal Moscow wholesale market of "greens". Control over this piece is not cheap, taking into account the fact that they try to "squeeze" it quite regularly. And the question immediately arises, is this “green business” worth such efforts and sacrifices? If conflicts continue, then it is definitely worth it, but why?

It's all about the very profitability and profitability of the greenery business, the fact is that real calculations of the economic efficiency of growing different crops show that, under all equal conditions, growing vegetables is two to three times more profitable than cereals, of course, per hectare . But growing is several orders of magnitude more profitable than growing the same vegetables, well, how? At the same time, using small plots of land, it is realistic to get a crop all year round, and most importantly, the demand for these products is also year-round. I agree that there are nuances with the cost of grown herbs in summer and winter, but even taking into account the price reduction, the profitability of growing is several hundred percent, there are no such margins in any other agricultural business.

The best option for organizing a business on greenery, of course, is a greenhouse, although an enclosed space is also suitable for implementing such an idea, most of the crops that we refer to as "green" feel great both when grown in a greenhouse and grow well under the light of fluorescent lamps . It’s just that using the greenhouse method is more capital-intensive and not always suitable for a novice businessman, but allocating a utility room of 20 square meters and placing racks with the necessary equipment there will cost an order of magnitude cheaper. Plus, in such cases, control over temperature, humidity and the amount of light is much easier and, most importantly, cheaper. Well, we will talk in more detail about growing greenery in greenhouses and technology in the following publications, do not forget to subscribe.

The most profitable areas of green business:

Option one - grow dill and parsley. It is worth noting that for the most part, the integrated cultivation of crops and greenery, including, always looks like the best option for doing business. Why did you choose these as the best option?

Pros of growing dill and parsley:

• - Parsley and dill are not whimsical and require minimal conditions;
• - Consumption of both the first and second, in our cuisine, is traditional, which is not unimportant because in such cases we have a stable demand;
• Both are fast growing.

Cons of growing parsley and dill as a greenery business:

High competition;

Option two - salad. Lettuce is a rather specific culture and has a number of positives, firstly, it grows very well on hydroponics, secondly, hydroponics does not spoil its taste (actually it is neutral in itself), and thirdly, stable demand throughout the year. But there is also a significant disadvantage, the cultivation of lettuce requires the organization of a more “advanced” growing process, we are talking about the same hydroponics.

The third option for green business is radishes. Radishes in the domestic markets are rather a seasonal product, massively appearing in the spring, however, the demand for it exists all year round, there are a lot of radish lovers. The main positive aspects of this direction are:

• - unpretentiousness of the radish itself;
• - high productivity;
• - a fast growing season, new varieties allow you to get a crop 30 days after planting;
• - not high competition;

True, there are significant disadvantages, alas, this plant requires large planting areas (compared to dill, parsley and lettuce). So when growing it as the main product in the greenery business, you will have to build a full-fledged greenhouse.

Option four - a bow on a feather. To be precise, then . For some reason, this direction is considered the best ideas for business, although practice shows that this point of view is erroneous.

• Firstly, growing green onions requires large areas, at least the same as growing radishes, plus you need to provide good lighting and avoid excessive sun, the onions just turn yellow. For all intents and purposes, growing dill, radishes, parsley, and even lettuce is a lot easier to do business than growing feather onions.
• Secondly, onions, unlike other types of plants used for cultivation, are the most capricious in the implementation. On the one hand, he is very sick, on the other hand, after reaching a marketable condition, he must be removed quickly, otherwise he will “burn out” or shoot “arrows”.

Of course, growing green onions is also profitable and possible, but I definitely do not advise you to use it as the main crop in your business.

Option five - basil, celery, spinach, sorrel. For those who are just starting their business, and even more so from scratch, I definitely do not recommend using these crops for growing. On the one hand, they require more personal care. On the other hand, the demand for these goods is not high enough.

It is worth noting one small feature, the entire green business can be divided into two areas:

The first direction is the sale of grown products on their own or in small wholesale (half a kilogram - kilogram) in their region. In such cases, it will be optimal to grow several crops, or even the entire list, in small areas.

The second direction is the sale of grown goods in bulk. In such cases, you should not be sprayed, but it is optimal to choose one specific culture, for beginners, I would advise you to try parsley, and deal only with it. In this case, you will be able to achieve maximum results in cultivation, and most importantly, you will be able to ensure the rhythmic supply of wholesale lots of one crop, which will ensure interaction with wholesalers.

Finally, I want to say that the green business is perhaps one of the most promising in the world, the main problem is the arrangement of greenhouse facilities. In fact, much of the talk about the impossibility of competing greenhouses in mid-latitudes, with growing in warm zones, is nothing more than words. Proper organization of the heating system using new technologies allows such products to compete with their "southern" counterparts.

Interesting on this topic

Demand for greens is consistently high. This makes the cultivation of spices a promising direction. However, to get a good profit, significant investments will be required.

Profitability is estimated based on the scale of the business. For large and successful entrepreneurs with an established sales market, it reaches 65%; at the initial stage is 20-30%; on average - a little more than 40%. Among the advantages are:

• inexpensive planting material;
• ease of cultivation and unpretentiousness of crops;
• year-round demand, increasing in winter and spring;
• compactness: does not require large areas, expensive equipment;
• quick payback;
• the ability to harvest 4-5 crops per year.

However, building a business on greenery is risky because:

• high cost of production;
• products are not stored for long;
• the crop may die from diseases and pests;
• significant costs for heating greenhouses.

An interesting direction for business?

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What you need to start a business

To grow greens you will need:

1. Insulation: film, polystyrene, foil (for apartment cultivation).
2. Soil, fertilizers and planting material.
3. Container: pots, boxes, pallets, water bottles.
4. Thermometer for air temperature control.

There are several places where you can grow herbs for sale:

• in the apartment;
• in open ground;
• in the basement;
• in the garage;
• in a greenhouse.

Growing greens at home allows you to get a small amount of crop all year round.
year. Plants will need a place away from batteries and artificial lighting. The same goes for basement growing. You can't earn much in this way.

One of the options: in summer, sow plants in open ground or a greenhouse, and in winter, transfer them indoors. But the most effective way to grow is a greenhouse.

A favorable microclimate is always maintained in the greenhouse. Its design allows you to conveniently fertilize the beds and harvest. In addition, in heated greenhouses, plants are comfortable even in winter.

Types of greenhouses

The business plan will be built and adjusted based on the characteristics of the greenhouse.

The type of heating is selected depending on the available fuel resources and the thermal conductivity of the greenhouse material (the higher the thermal conductivity, the more productive the heating system should be).

Reference! Some entrepreneurs install wood-burning stoves for heating and solar panels to provide electricity.

You also need a lighting system and a well-functioning irrigation system. For lighting, fluorescent lamps are preferable.

An irrigation system is required to minimize manual labor. The most affordable is the mass irrigation system. A more expensive and effective option is a drip irrigation system. Hydrogel is suitable for advanced farmers - a productive and budgetary moisture conservation technology.

By type of coating greenhouses are:

1. Glass. Strong, durable, well pass color. The main disadvantage is that plants get sunburn in them. Also, such greenhouses do not retain heat well, which makes them unprofitable in winter.
2. Polyethylene. In polyethylene greenhouses, plants are not afraid of burns, but they receive much less light. In addition, film shelters are short-lived. Of the advantages, only low cost and ease of handling and installation.
3. Acrylic/polycarbonate. Quite expensive, but effective.
4. — thermoses. The design of such greenhouses provides for a double coating, which allows you to minimize heating costs. In mid-February, the greenhouse is cleared of snow and lined with a black film. The soil will warm up enough by the beginning of March.

What plants are best to grow

The basis of the business is the cultivation of dill and onion. These are the most sought after and profitable
plants. It is also advisable to plant:

• parsley (leaf, because root is not in demand);
• lettuce (green and leafy, watercress);
• spinach;
• cilantro;
• sorrel;
• celery (leaf, root and petiole).

Before sowing, the seeds are briefly soaked in water. They are planted in rows (in conditions of limited space - in a checkerboard pattern) to a depth of no more than three centimeters. The inoculation density indicated on the packaging must be observed.

Advice! Give preference to ultra-early and early ripening varieties.

Before buying seeds, you need to read the reviews of a relative one or another variety. Well proven: Uzbek dill, parsley Prima and Curly, Volcano onion, curly celery, Lolla Rossa and New Year's salad.

There are several varieties of onions: spicy, sweet and semi-sharp. Acute - the most precocious, but not suitable for a pen. Sweet ripens for a long time. The semi-sharp onion is the golden mean, which allows you to grow both greens and bulbs.

After receiving the first harvest, the seeds can be grown by yourself, changing the variety every two to three years to avoid degeneration.

Greens require less attention than vegetables or fruits. Many varieties are cold tolerant. But minimal care is needed: watering, loosening, weeding and top dressing. You should also follow the order of landing. With a rational crop rotation, after harvesting one plant, another is planted in its place.

Here are some charts to help guide you when landing.

Table 1. Terms of planting dill

Table 2. Onion planting dates

Table 3. Planting sequence when growing several plant species.

Advice! If the “standard set” sells well, you can plant other herbs for testing: basil, cardamom, coriander. Or plant a bed of radishes. You do not need to grow a lot: volumes can always be increased if there is demand.

On average, 3 kilograms of greenery are obtained from one square meter. Based on these figures, a business plan will be calculated.

greenery business plan

The plan is attractive in that at the initial stage it requires minimal investment. seed
is very cheap. If you have your own land, there is no need to buy or rent land. The main expenses will fall on greenhouses and equipment, as well as "little things": fertilizers, pesticides, racks, containers for plants.

Cost calculation

1. Purchase of two greenhouses made of cellular polycarbonate with an area of ​​18 sq. meters - 60,000 rubles.
2. Seeds - about 2000 p.
3. Fertilizers and remedies for diseases - about 7,000 rubles.
4. Transportation costs (not included here, as they directly depend on the region and sales outlets).

In total, you need to invest about 70,000 rubles. In the future, with the expansion of the business, the salary of an assistant will be added to the expense item - 120,000 rubles a year, as well as business registration and payment of duties - 15,000 rubles.

Income calculation

1. The useful area of ​​greenhouses is approximately 30 sq. meters (you can increase the area due to additional tiers and racks). On one square meter, you can grow an average of 3 kg of greenery. This is 90 kg from two greenhouses.
2. There are 4-5 harvests per year. Let's say we managed to grow 450 kg.
3. The price per kilogram of dill varies from 50 to 200 rubles, depending on the season and sales volumes. Onions cost more. The average price per kilogram of greens will be about 150 rubles / kg.

In total, you can earn 67,500 rubles for the sale. This means that in the second year the greenhouses will reach self-sufficiency. Every year, profits will grow due to a decrease in greenhouse costs (only fixed costs for fertilizers and seeds will remain) and an increase in consumer audience.

At the same time, it is worth considering that greenhouses can pay off in the first five months by increasing the usable area. The average profit of a developed business is 200-250% per season.

In winter, growing greens is more expensive, but at the same time, demand increases, so it is worth considering growing greens in a greenhouse year-round.

Greenery business all year round

From mid-autumn to mid-spring, plants in greenhouses require lighting and heating, which is expensive. However, it is profitable to grow greens for sale in winter, since it is during this period that demand and price increase.

Additional costs will be:

1. Heating system (50 meters of polypropylene pipes) - 12,000 rubles.
2. KamAZ of hard coal for a year - 10,000 rubles.
3. Electricity (fluorescent lamps) - 15,000 rubles.

Advice! To save heat, place greenhouses nearby and make a common entrance.

If the business plan is justified, then gradually it is possible to attach new greenhouses and reach the industrial level.

Collection and sale of the crop

Pre-sale preparation of goods includes several stages:

1. A few hours before harvest, the crops need to be well watered.
2. Carefully remove from the ground, wash the roots, dry.
3. Sort plants by size (long/short feather). Subsequently, different prices are set for different types.
4. Plants are placed in a special container with the leaves up.
5. To keep the greens longer, they are placed in water with the addition of an aspirin tablet (per liter).

Advice! You can grow and sell greens in special mini-pots. Greens in a pot are stored longer and attract the consumer with a beautiful view.

Those who have experienced the cultivation of greens from personal experience say that the main problem is not production, but profitable marketing.

The markets are constantly highly competitive, and the need for greenery can be fully met by local farmers. A retail outlet on the market will fit only the first time, when production volumes increase, you will have to look for additional distribution channels:

• cafes and restaurants;
• the shops;
• vegetable warehouses;
• wholesale warehouses;
• firms engaged in the preparation of ready-made food;
• schools, hospitals and other public institutions (by tender).

Sometimes documents may be required for sale - a certificate of the presence of a personal plot and special certificates about the product.

Large-scale production must be registered as an individual entrepreneur in the field of agricultural production (OKVED code - A.01.12.2). In this case, the form of taxation - ESHN - 6% of net profit. To officially hire workers, you will have to register with the FIU and the FSS.

To increase sales, set the price slightly below the market price. Effective seasonal discounts, several types of payment, the possibility of deferred payment.

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One of the simplest and most profitable activities today is a green business. It has a high profitability and does not require large investments in the initial stages. For cultivation, you can use absolutely everything from the backyard to the windowsill. Some have adapted garages and basements for doing business. Products are in demand at any time of the year, regardless of the size of the settlement. Therefore, if you are looking for your own business, then growing greens is the best solution for beginners.

Business Benefits

Despite all the difficulties of running a green business, it has a lot of advantages compared to other types of entrepreneurial activity.

• Guaranteed demand for products. It is better to take care of the sale of greens in advance. Restaurants, cafes, market outlets, supermarkets or individuals can become your customers.
• The unpretentiousness of greenery. Plants produce crops in all regions and do not require a special climate. Any free area or room can be adapted for cultivation by equipping it to a minimum.
• Getting a quick profit. With a competent approach, you can get income within a few months after sowing the first crop.

It is very important to understand that in order to make a profit, it is necessary to grow a plant on an industrial scale. Otherwise, you can not only not get the benefit, but also hardly recoup the costs.

What kind of greens to choose?

Greens contain a large amount of vitamins, incredibly tasty and healthy. Not a single dish can be prepared without this product, which makes the niche attractive for small and large businesses. The most commonly grown crops for sale are dill, onion, parsley and lettuce. All of them are resistant to temperature changes and cold, and also have a fairly simple care technology.

• Dill. The ideal growing method is greenhouse. Greens are sown on meter beds with a distance between rows of about 8-10 cm. Seeds are planted to a depth of 2-3 cm. The sowing density is adjusted based on the calculation of 15 grams of seeds per 10 sq.m. The finished crop is harvested when the dill reaches 10-12 cm in height. In one season, you can cut at least two crops of dill.
• Green onion. In terms of sales, this type of greenery ranks second. It is divided into three types: spicy onion, semi-sharp and sweet. The first matures for about 3 months, the second - up to 6 months, the third - 10-12 months. At the same time, in sharp varieties, the mass of green feathers is very low, compared with their "brothers". As the best option for breeding, it is recommended to stop at the peninsular onion, in particular the Stuttgarter Riesen variety.
• Salad. Greens have a large number of varieties: romaine, leaf, head, asparagus and others. Leaf farmers grow most often, taking advantage of its precocity. However, for its sowing, it is necessary to carefully equip the place: create sufficient lighting, adhere to the sowing density. Greenery care is standard: regular loosening of the soil, destruction of weeds and timely watering. Read also our article on.
• Spinach. It differs from lettuce only in the rules of sowing. A distance of 20 cm must be observed between outfits. On average, consumption is about 40 grams of seeds per 10 sq.m. The first harvest of spinach gives a month later, which allows you to cut at least 3 shoots in one season. The most common varieties of greens are "Virofle", "Victoria" and "Summer Giant". With regular watering, spinach has a rich color and retains all the beneficial vitamins.
• Parsley. To make the harvest better, it is recommended to keep the seeds in wet gauze before sowing. The procedure is carried out for 5 days at room temperature. When the seeds germinate, they must be placed for 10 days in a humid environment at a temperature of +1-2 degrees. After 30-40 days shoots are guaranteed. With regular watering and good lighting, your yield will be about 6 kg per 1 sq.m.

It is better to start a business on greenery with 1-2 types. With the growth of income, you can expand the range by introducing new varieties and types of plants.

What is needed to grow greens?

After weighing the pros and cons of a business idea for growing greenery, it is worth starting to implement it. As the owner of a greenhouse or a personal plot, the start will require minimal investment. The general list of essentials includes:

• greenhouse, greenhouse, plot or utility room (depending on the chosen method of cultivation);
• priming;
• trays (PVC pipes or plastic cups);
• seeds;
• drains;
• tools (shovels, rakes, watering can, bucket);
• heating;
• thermometer;
• foil;
• organic fertilizers.

If you can't afford to build a greenhouse, give preference to renting. Also, many newcomers, equipping for the cultivation of greenery as a business, utility rooms and garages. To reduce costs, entrepreneurs find replacements for specialized trays. PVC pipes and plastic cups are a good alternative. The main thing is that the depth of the container should be at least 8-10 cm.

The financial side of the business: income and expenses

Money is one of the most important issues in running a business. Only correct calculations will help to extract the maximum benefit even with small crop volumes. We suggest using a business plan for 30 squares of area for sowing. Costs for the first sowing:

• 300 kg of sowing onions - 4 thousand rubles. (at a price of 12-15 rubles per 1 kg);
• fertilizers - 2.5 thousand rubles. per month;
• container - 5-7 thousand rubles;
• lamps - 10-15 thousand rubles;
• water, electricity, transportation costs - 2.5 thousand rubles.

With maximum spending, the total amount of expenses is about 31 thousand rubles. Harvest from 1 sq.m. is at least 10 kg of onions. Accordingly, from 30 sq.m. - 300 kg. You can harvest from 2 harvests per month, which will bring you 600 kg of green onions. The minimum wholesale price for products is 70 rubles per 1 kg. The total profit is 42 thousand rubles. Thus, the first month will recoup all the funds spent on the arrangement of the premises. All subsequent months, net income will be at least 30 thousand rubles.

Conclusion

In the current market conditions, the sale of greenery is not a completely filled niche. Having the main base, you can create a lot of additional sources that will generate income for the business owner. This is not only the direct sale of cut greens, but also the sale of seedlings, greens in pots, dried herbs and other things. Due to high profitability and quick payback, it is possible to go from a small farmer to a large agricultural holding in just a few years.