PROJECT PROPOSAL

BASIC INFORMATION

Project title Pepper production

Proponent Jaymar Taguinod

Project site Sta.Filomena ,San Mariano Isabela

Project Duration 4-5 months

Budgetary Requirement 154php

I. RATIONALE BACKGROUND
Long pepper (piper longum),(Pippali), sometimes called indian long pepper ,is a
Flowering vine in the family Piperaceae,cultivated for its fruit ,which is usualy dried
And used as a spice and seasoning .Long pepper has a similar ,but hotter,taste to its
close relative piper nigrum-from which black,green and white pepper are obtained.
The word pepper itself is derived from the tamil /Malayalam word for long pepper ,
Pippali.
The fruit of the pepper consist of many minuscule fruits- each about the size of
A poppy seed –embedded in the surface of the flower spike that closely ressembles
A hazel tree catkin.Like piper nigrum , the fruits contain the alkaloid piperine , which
contributes to their pungency. Another species of long pepper, piper retrtofractum,
Is native to java,Indonesia.
II. OBJECTIVES
Specific objectives
1. To produce nutritious product.
2. To know more about the benefits of pepper.
3. To earn money while studying.
General Objectives.
1. To gain experience in pepper production.
2. To produce sustainable and quality products.
3. To earn income from the project.
III. TECHNICAL ASPECT/METHODS/STRATEGIES

Procurement of Materials

Seeds and other materials will be bought from any reliable agricultural supply
in the locality.soil media will be collected within the crop area and madpress also.

Land Preparation
 The land will be prepared thoroughly by plowing and harrowing. Lime will be
applied before planting if soil pH level is below5.6.
 Seedbed will be prepared at 1.0m wide and spaced 0.5 between at 30cm high.
 Decomposed animal manure or compost will be mixed at the rate of 1.0
kg/linear meter bed.
  Basal Fertilizer will be applied in the hole.
 Just before transplanting, holes will be made; 1 row at around 5cm apart at
45cm between hills.

SEEDLING PRODUCTION:
Seeding trays will be filled with sowing medium. Ensure that it has a good
water holding capacity and good drainage.

Transplanting:
Four weeks old seedling with 4-5 or 6-9 true leaves and under a good
condition will be ready for transplanting. Transplanting will be done late in the
afternoon.
Fertilization:
Heavy fertilization of peppers will be avoided for it encourages
excessive foliage growth and delays flowering and fruit maturity. Side dressing
of ¼ table spoon per plant with nitrogen (21-0-0)will be done at 4 th and 8th
week after transplanting. Fertilizer will be placed 6 inches away from the base
of the plant and it will irrigated using a fine sprinkler.
Cultivation and Weeding:
Higher density plant spacing will also smoother weeds. Cultivation of
soil will only be done if it is hard for the entry of water going to the roots.
Irrigation:
Green Long Pepper is less tolerant to drought. Irrigation will only be
done during dry season.
Pests and Disease Management:
Undersides of leaves and new leaves will be inspected/checked for
pests and diseases. If pests and diseases are present, plants will be monitored
using of organic pesticide only after all other are done.
Harvesting:
Harvesting will be done when green peppers are firm and full sized (at
least 5-6 inches) but still green. Green peppers are ready to harvest 75- 90 days
from transplanting, but varies it with different growing condition.
Marketing:
Marketing will be done by retail or wholesale basis. Only marketable
size fruits will be picked for sale. Price will depend on the demand and supply
of the commodity. However, normal market prize range from 30-40 pesos per
kg.

IV. Financial Aspect

FARM INPUTS

PARTICULAR UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL COST

Seedlings Pcs. 42 2.00 84.00
Urea Kilo 1/2 8.50 8.50
14-14-14 kilo 1/2 11.50 11.50
Sub Total 104.00

LABOR INPUTS

PARTICULAR MH 1/H TOTAL

1.Land preparation

.Plot construction 1MH 25.00 25.00

2.Preparation
.transplanting 1MH 25.00 25.00

Sub Total 50.00

Return on Investment
The area will Produce 4 ¼ kg pepper to be sold at 40php. The total gross income of
pepper will be 170 .

GI=170
TCP=154
NI=16

ROI=NI/TCPx100
ROI=16/154x100
ROI=10.38%