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Hot pepper (Capsicum frutescens) production and processing enterprise / by Roselyn F. Glean and Ma. Jena N. Peji.

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Glean, Roselyn F [author]

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: Indang, Cavite : Cavite State University- Main Campus, 2019.Description: xix, 86 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:

text

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635.643 G47 2019

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College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR), Department of Agricultural Entrepreneurship

Abstract: GLEAN , ROSELYN F. and PEA MA. JENA N. Hot Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) Production and Processing Enterprise Entrepreneurial Development Project. Bachelor in Agricultural Entrepreneurship major in Crop Production. Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite June 2019. Adviser: Jefferson M. Mojica. The project was conducted from November 2018 to April 2019 at Mahabang Kahoy Cerca Indang, Cavite with a capital of P26, 676.73. The project aimed to apply agribusiness and new techniques in managing hot pepper enterprise included the production, processing and marketing of hot pepper. Moreover, the project was intended to enhance the knowledge and skills of the student entrepreneur in managing and care of hot pepper and also determine the profitability of production of hot pepper plants. The variety of hot pepper used in production was Pinatubo F 1 Hybrid and it was the hottest chili pepper known. The production area consisted of 16 plots and each plot contained 26 plants with a total of 416 hot pepper plants. The project was operated as partnership type of business. The pre-production activities included purchase of ingredients, supplies and materials. The plot preparation was done by clearing the site, measuring and cultivation. Sowing of seeds was done after sowing media preparation. Hardening of seedlings was done before transplanting. Application of fertilizer was done once a week, also hilling up, weeding and watering was also done. During harvesting period, watering was done 2-3 times a week for fast ripening of fruits. Application of wood vinegar for pest control, pruning, and sticking for protection of hot pepper plants on strong winds were also done Harvesting of hot pepper fruits was done 75 - 90 days after transplanting. Each plant had a yield of 1/2grams of hot pepper fruits. The hot pepper fruits were sold with the a price of P40.00/kilogram and the entrepreneur produced 288 jars of Pinatubo Chili Garlic Oil and was sold for P150.00 per jar in Alfonso, Magallanes, Bacoor, Indang and to some retailers from Laguna and canteens. The overall cost of the operation for the entire four months of production and processing of hot pepper was P26, 676.73 with gross income of P47, 280.00 and a net income of 20, 603.27. The return on investment was 77.23 percent.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	URL	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Theses / Manuscripts	Ladislao N. Diwa Memorial Library Theses Section	Non-fiction	635.643 G47 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Link to resource	Room use only	EDP-612		00079486

Entrepreneurial Development Project (Bachelor in Agricultural Entrepreneurship Major in Crop Production) Cavite State University.

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College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR), Department of Agricultural Entrepreneurship

GLEAN , ROSELYN F. and PEA MA. JENA N. Hot Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) Production and Processing Enterprise Entrepreneurial Development Project. Bachelor in Agricultural Entrepreneurship major in Crop Production. Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite June 2019. Adviser: Jefferson M. Mojica.
The project was conducted from November 2018 to April 2019 at Mahabang Kahoy Cerca Indang, Cavite with a capital of P26, 676.73. The project aimed to apply agribusiness and new techniques in managing hot pepper enterprise included the production, processing and marketing of hot pepper. Moreover, the project was intended to enhance the knowledge and skills of the student entrepreneur in managing and care of hot pepper and also determine the profitability of production of hot pepper plants.
The variety of hot pepper used in production was Pinatubo F 1 Hybrid and it was the hottest chili pepper known. The production area consisted of 16 plots and each plot contained 26 plants with a total of 416 hot pepper plants. The project was operated as partnership type of business.
The pre-production activities included purchase of ingredients, supplies and materials. The plot preparation was done by clearing the site, measuring and cultivation. Sowing of seeds was done after sowing media preparation. Hardening of seedlings was done before transplanting. Application of fertilizer was done once a week, also hilling up, weeding and watering was also done. During harvesting period, watering was done 2-3 times a week for fast ripening of fruits. Application of wood vinegar for pest control, pruning, and sticking for protection of hot pepper plants on strong winds were also done Harvesting of hot pepper fruits was done 75 - 90 days after transplanting. Each plant had a yield of 1/2grams of hot pepper fruits. The hot pepper fruits were sold with the a price of P40.00/kilogram and the entrepreneur produced 288 jars of Pinatubo Chili Garlic Oil and was sold for P150.00 per jar in Alfonso, Magallanes, Bacoor, Indang and to some retailers from Laguna and canteens.
The overall cost of the operation for the entire four months of production and processing of hot pepper was P26, 676.73 with gross income of P47, 280.00 and a net income of 20, 603.27. The return on investment was 77.23 percent.

Submitted to the University Library 07/15/2019 EDP-612