Mulethi

USES

• Keeps the respiratory tract healthy. Chewing on Mulethi sticks is an age-old remedy for a sore throat.
• Boosts immunity.
• Boosts digestion.
• Cures skin ailments.
• Anti-inflammatory properties.
• Eases menopausal symptoms.

CULTIVATION

Liquorices are a hardy plant and occur in nature on rich forest soils, acidic to slightly alkaline soils (pH 5.5 to 8.2). It inhabits dry cold temperature to Mediterranean climates where annual temperature varies from 250C (summer) and 50C in winter season. Sandy loam fertile soils having pH of 6 to 8.2 have been found to promote better root development in India. The plant thrives in locations receiving 50-100 cm of rainfall annually and cultivation supported with irrigation; irrigation beneficial for higher root yield.

SPECIES

The crop requires irrigation at an interval of 30-45 days in dry summer season. The plant sheds leaves in November and no irrigation is given throughout winter season. In all 7-10 irrigation are given to the crop.

MARKETING

Market for Mulethi plants is volatile and the economics may vary. Our company also provides the facility of Buy Back agreement.

HARVESTING

It is found that high yields are obtained from 2-½-3 year old crop manual digging is performed for harvesting roots but is found very costly. One disc harrow for digging which has proved successful and is highly economical. It overturns the soil, which is left in field for sun-drying; later the roots are sorted out and cleaned. The crop is harvested in winter season i.e. November or December months to obtain roots of high glycyrrhizin acid.

EXPENDITURE

INCOME & YIELD :

SERVICES

1. Mulethi growing first harvesting practical training.
2. This includes Supervision, consultancy, guidance, Transportation cost first year.
3. Plantation cost is to be borne only once.
4. Buy back Agreement of Mulethi dry roots.
5. Production in 3rd year. Only one time production.
6. Sowing time for Mulethi “June - September”.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF COMPANY

1. For 1 Acre plantation cost of Kand is Rs. 15,000/-, out of which 50% i.e. Rs 7,500/- has to be paid before the cultivation and the remaining half after the Planting is done.
2. The Buy Back Agreement Stamp paper of Rs.100/- has to be stamped by District Court of your area.
3. For 10 Acre or more yield the buy Back Agreement Stamp Paper will be of Rs.500/-.