Agricultural Science S.B.

Sweet Peppers
Name: Jelani Greer Teachers Name: Ms. Baron Subject: Agricultural Science Centre Name: North East Comprehensive School Centre Number: 070008

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to thank the Almighty Father for giving him strength to bring this project to completion. He would also like to thank everyone who assisted him in gathering information to complete this project. A hearty thanks to my teacher Ms. Careta Valmond for working tiredness nights to see completion of this project. A special thanks to my parents who helped me financially. May God Bless You!

TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION LOCATION AND DURATION OF PROJECT SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS/ACTIVITIES... PROJECT MATERIALS... DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES BUDGET PROJECTED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE.. ACTUAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS GENERAL COMMENTS.. RECOMMENDATION.. CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

In this SBA you will be enlightened on the crop sweet pepper which is a cultivar group of the species Capsicum Annuum .Sweet peppers can tolerate a wide range of climatic conditions and grow quite well. A wide variety of sweet peppers are grown in the Caribbean, some of the varieties include the canape, bullnose and the kegotone resistant.

LOCATION
The sweet peppers were grown in the North East Comprehensive School garden which is situated behind the clothing and textile room in green house number one. The location was chosen because it made it easier for the students to take care of the plants.

DURATION
The sweet peppers were cultivated for a period of 60 95 days until they were fully matured and ready for harvest.

SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS/ACTIVITIES

DATE

OPERATION

October 31, 2013

Transplant, inculcation of pen manure

November 7, 2013

Application of pesticide (Cardid)

November 15, 2013

Application of fertilizer (Nutri growth)

November 22, 2013

Weed control

November 27, 2013

Application of fertilizer (Nutri- growth)

November 28, 2013

Molding

November 29, 2013

Application of fertilizer (Nutria growth)

December 11, 2013

Weed control ,pruning , application of fertilizer (NPK) Molding

January 6, 2014

Weed control , Molding

January 13, 2014

Harvest

PROJECT MATERIALS

- Plastic bags - Hoe - Cutlasses - Rake - Tiller - Pen manure - Seedlings - Trowel - N.P.K fertilizer

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

1. TRANSPLANTING: The three weeks old seedlings were transplanted in the morning; this was done to avoid wilting of the plants. The trays were watered so it did not interfere with the roots .The seedlings were space at 20 to 30 cm per plant. The plants were watered after transplanting to help keep the plants tuiges.

2. IRRIGATION: The sweet peppers were irrigated twice a day for 20 25 minutes using the dripping system in an effort to prevent wilting and promote healthy growth.

3. FERTILIZATION APPLICATION: N.P.K was applied to the sweet peppers to promote good growth .Over the weeks nutria-growth were also applied to the plants which helps ensure that the plants has all the nutrients and minerals needed.

4. WEED CONTROL: Weeding was done every week to avoid the weeds taking over the peppers. This avoided competition for sun light, water and other soil nutrients between the weeds and sweet pepper plants.

5. MOLDING: The sweet peppers were molded on a frequent basis .Molding is a practice which involves the gathering of soil around the plants .This is done to facilitate proper aeration and to help keep the plants upright.

6. PRUNING: The plants were pruned using a sharp knife to remove dry twigs and branches; this is important to improve the shape of the plant and encourages growth and development of fewer but larger fruits.

7. HARVESTING: Harvesting was done in preparations for marketing. The sweet peppers were harvested by hands when they were fully matured .They were then washed, packaged, weighed and sold.

PROJECTED INCOME

ITEMS Sweet pepper seedlings

QUANTITY 200

UNIT COST $5.00

TOTAL COST $1000.00

PROJECTED EXPENDITURE

ITEMS Sweet Pepper Seedling N.P.K Nutri Growth Insecticide (Pirate) Insecticide (Cadrid)

QUANTITY 100 5 LBS 3PKS 1 1

UNIT PRICE $35.00 $4.80 $8.00 $35.00 $40.00

TOTAL COST $35.00 $24.00 $24.00 $35.00 $40.00

Total Projected Expenditure

$158.00

Projected Income: Projected Expenditure: Projected Surplus (profit): (PI-PE)

$1000.00 $ 158.00 $ 842.00

ACTUAL INCOME

ITEMS Sweet Pepper

QUANTITY 250 LBS

PRICE $7.00

TOTAL COST $1,750.00

ACTUAL EXPENDITURE

ITEMS Sweet Pepper Seedling N.P.K Nutri Growth Insecticide (Pirate) Insecticide (Cadrid) Total Actual Expenditure

QUANTITY 100 5 lbs 3pks 1 1

PRICE $35.00 $4.80 $8.00 $35.00 $40.00

TOTAL COST $35.00 $24.00 $24.00 $35.00 $40.00

$158.00

Actual Income: Actual Expenditure: Actual Surplus: (A1-AE)

$1,750.00 $ 158.00 $1,592.00

ANALYSIS

The projected income was $ 1,000.00 and the actual income was $1,750.00, a significant difference of $750.00. The projected expenses and the actual expenses were the same in the amount of $158.00. The actual surplus was $592.00 more than the projected surplus, this was realized because of an increase in the actual quantity as compared to the then projected amount.

GENERAL COMMMENTS

Due to the proper care of the sweet peppers the project was very successful. The students played a very active role in the care for the plants which made the project very efficient. The students learned very vital information in respect to cultivation and harvesting of the sweet peppers. The production encouraged students to start their own back yard garden since this proves to be a very profitable crop.

RECOMMENDATION

To improve the sweet pepper production, the researcher recommends that the agricultural department produce their own compost which will significantly save the department money in the future.

CONCLUSION

This project was a very good experience. The students engaged themselves in a small scale sweet pepper production project which made a profit for the agricultural science department of the school.