How much would it cost to grow a lima of cabbage? | WestMac Media

By Kingsley Kachenjela 

Roughly between K3,500 to K4,000. 

Breakdown 

Seedlings: 5,500-6,000 plants depending on the spacing. 

If you are using 60cm x 75cm you'll need 5500 plants. So 5,500 x 0.35n/seedling = K1,925. 

Chicken manure - 60 x 50kg bags at K10 each = K600. 

Labour of digging the basins 50m x 50m = K250. 

Manure application and back filling 1 Lima = K200. 

Planting 1lima = K150. 

Mulch application = K150. 

Chemicals = K300. 

Hidden costs = K300 

TOTAL COST= K3,875 

*Note other costs have not been factored in hence saying rough estimate. 

For more of such information do join the rest of the farmers who will be at Dawn Trust Field Day in Mushili in Ndola on 22/03/2018 starting at 08hrs to 16hrs.