Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensisMiller)is aperennial plant of liliaceafamilywith turgidgreen leaves joined at the stem in a rosette pattern.Aloe Vera is an amazing mixture of more than 200 constituents, includingpolysaccharides (a complex carbohydrate), enzymes, glycoproteins, amino acids,vitamins and minerals.
Health Benefits
?Detoxifies Body
?Improves Digestion
?Enhances Immune Support
?Reduces Inflammation
?Healthy Skin
?Regulates Energy Levels
?Provides Daily Dose of Vitamins & Minerals
?Dental Health
?Diabetes Fighter
Global Demand has risen exponentially.USA, China, Korea, Japan, Australia and most parts of Europe has shown a considerable demand for finished Aloe Vera products.Trade in finished products containing aloe ingredients, are estimated to be over $35 billion India, Demand of aloe vera gel and powder is increasingby 10-15%per year.Price of Premium Aloe Vera Powder Concentrate 200x in India ranges from 3500 to 5000 Rs per Kg whereas globallyit is ranged from$125 to $300.
Current Range of Aloe Vera products is divided into two categories –
Oral Products
?Gel
?Toothpaste
?Health Drinks
?Health Capsules Topical Products
?Skin Care products.
?Cosmetic products
?Antiseptic and Anti Inflammatory creams and gels.
?Hair care products
1.Soil-Commercially grown in well drained loam to coarsesandy loam soils with moderatefertility, pH levels up to 8.5 are preferred.
2. Land preparation-Depending upon soil and agro-climaticconditions, 1-2plough followed by leveling can be done,Field is divided into 10-15m x3m suitablysized plots considering slope and source ofirrigation.
3. Planting Time-Suckers or Saplingscan be planted at any time during the year.
4. Planting Material-Three to four month old suckers with 4-5 leaves about 5-15 cm in Height.
5. Planting and Spacing-Suckers are planed 15 cm deep and spaced 60 x 60 cm apart Manuring-10-15 tones of FYM is applied at the time of land preparation and in the following years.
6. Irrigation-2-3 Times after planting, 4-6 times through out the year7. Harvesting and Yield-3-4 Times picking in a year, 15-35 ton yield per harvest