Growing cucumbers in a greenhouse (business plan). Growing cucumbers as a business

The category of highly profitable business activity includes our own year-round production of popular agricultural products in the form of vegetables. Such a business is based on knowledge of basic agricultural techniques, as well as a targeted study of the sales market and demand for the products grown.

Business relevance

Growing cucumbers in greenhouses can be considered a fairly profitable business, allowing you to earn a fairly decent income. Heated areas help ensure optimal climatic conditions for almost year-round, consistently high yields of these popular vegetables.

It is most advisable to engage in growing cucumbers in a greenhouse as a business in the Central, Volga and Southern regions. However, the use of modern greenhouse structures and growing technologies makes it possible to grow vegetables even in the conditions of the Siberian region.

Paperwork

The organizational and legal forms for doing business in the field of growing vegetables can include private household plots and peasant farms.
The first option is the most preferable for starting a business, as it allows you to be exempt from tax payments, and in addition there is no need to obtain permits and certify the products grown.

Obtaining the status of owner of a private plot is preceded by the acquisition or lease of a land plot from the category of agricultural land, the total area of ​​which does not exceed 2 hectares. Next, you should obtain a document from the territorial government authorities confirming the existence of a plot and the possibility of growing vegetable products in the form of cucumbers on it.

Registration as an individual entrepreneur is relevant when owning a large plot of land and an impressive volume of vegetables grown with the creation of an extensive retail network for the sale of products. Certification of products and obtaining a declaration of conformity for vegetables sold are required.

Partnership management of such a business allows you to register a peasant farm with tax benefits and government subsidies.
In the case of conducting business as a peasant farm or individual entrepreneur, it is advisable to choose the Unified Agricultural Tax form of taxation, which allows you to be exempt from property and profit taxes, and also not pay VAT. The choice of a tax rate of 6% promotes the use of net income for tax deductions. The main OKVED code used is 01.12.1.
Vegetable products transported for the purpose of sale to the territory of another region are subject to mandatory certification and declaration.

Purchase of equipment

Developing a standard business plan for growing cucumbers involves entering all the data required for the use of greenhouse equipment.
To equip a small area of ​​land with a modern greenhouse, the following equipment is most often used:

• “Novator-Premium” design at a price of 1.7 thousand rubles per sq. m. meter;
• “Farmer” design at a price of 1.5 thousand rubles per sq. m. meter.
• for heating the soil Green BoxAgro GBA-1480 at a price of 4.4 thousand rubles;
• for space heating KChM-5k-03-M at a price of 35 thousand rubles;
• artificial lighting Ledgrowlight 90w-UFO at a price of 7 thousand rubles;
• rational automatic watering system “Kapel” at a price of 3.5 thousand rubles.

Equipping areas from 500 sq. meters is produced using the following equipment:

• "Farmer" design 420 sq. meters with a total cost of 650 thousand rubles;
• Green BoxAgro GBA-1480 ground heating system with a total cost of 122 thousand rubles;
• heating boiler KChM-5k-03-M with a total cost of 70 thousand rubles;
• artificial lighting lamps Ledgrowlight 90w-UFO with a total cost of 580 thousand rubles;
• rational automatic irrigation system “Kapel” with a total cost of 31 thousand rubles.

In addition, it is quite profitable to use special platforms for harvesting the POU-2, UPNS-10, PNSSH-12 and TNA-40 series.

Hiring staff

Individual entrepreneurs who are starting this profitable and interesting business can do the maintenance of a single greenhouse structure on their own or hire an assistant to carry out the work. Expansion of the area and greenhouse facilities involves hiring five workers.
Processing one hectare of land requires the involvement of a manager, a technologist and three workers. The business plan should reflect not only the work hours of greenhouse personnel, but also the wages of all employees involved in the production process.

Sales of vegetable products

A modern and well-equipped greenhouse facility on a plot of land with an area of ​​five hundred square meters, used for the vegetable growing business, allows us to produce about 38 tons of green cucumbers, which requires a responsible approach to the sale of such perishable products.

The most preferred distribution channels can be represented by large wholesale warehouses, indoor vegetable markets, a network of hypermarkets or stable intermediary companies. A fairly promising way of sales is direct sales at the place where vegetables are grown and collected.
A stable distribution network must be established long before the mass harvest. The concluded agreements must contain the conditions, cost and volumes of agricultural products supplied for sale.

Income/expenses and profitability

The volume of starting investments directly depends on the size of the areas expected to be sown. The optimal size of a land plot for starting a business in this area is 500 sq. m. meters:

• greenhouse structures - 641 thousand rubles;
• heating kits - 122 thousand rubles;
• heating boilers - 70 thousand rubles;
• LED lighting - 600 thousand rubles;
• equipping an automatic watering system - 31 thousand rubles;
• costs for transport services - 60 thousand rubles;
• purchase of seed material and fertilizers - 80 thousand rubles;
• costs for pipes and electrical wiring, as well as additional components - 70 thousand rubles.

Total: about 1 million 700 thousand rubles.

Based on a productivity of 38 tons of vegetables and an average cost of one kilogram of produce of 30 rubles, the annual income will be about 2.3 million rubles.

Annual expenses:

• fuel payment - about 150 thousand rubles;
• payment for electricity - 20 thousand rubles;
• costs for seed material - 30 thousand rubles;
• costs for fertilizers and insecticides - 50 thousand rubles;

Total: 260 thousand rubles.
The annual profit is about 2 million rubles.

For growing cucumbers on an industrial scale, the best option is to use Chinese varieties, which are characterized by fast growth and guaranteed large size. Such cucumbers can be used both fresh and for preservation, and harvesting stimulates an increase in the number of greens.

When choosing varieties, preference should be given to cucumbers that tolerate transportation well and show consistently high yields, regardless of external factors. Competent pricing for vegetable products sold should be based not only on harvest volumes, but also directly depend on the season for selling cucumbers.
The demonopolization of the greenhouse market that has developed in recent years contributes to the formation of healthy competition and creates ideal opportunities for running a highly profitable business in the field of agriculture.

It is considered to be the tropical and subtropical region of India, where they have been growing in completely wild conditions for about six thousand years. Today, cucumbers grow in almost all countries. It is not known exactly who and when they were brought to Russia, but starting from the 16th century, raw and pickled fruits were already on the tables of rich people. At the moment, a huge number of dishes cannot even be imagined without this vegetable.

Cucumbers in greenhouse conditions

To prevent the soil from drying out and to allow the root system to develop freely, sawdust is added to it. Minerals are used for fertilizer. To enhance the growth of cucumbers, it is recommended to use saltpeter, but only if the greenhouse business is large-scale.

Growing cucumbers in greenhouses all year round

There are two methods of planting cucumbers:

• ready-made seedlings, which can be grown both directly in the greenhouse itself (if all conditions are created) and at home;
• seeds.

To board you must have:

• peat cups or other small containers, such as small-capacity plastic bottles;
• pre-fertilized soil;
• seeds disinfected in a solution of potassium permanganate and soaked in liquid for several hours.

Seeds for seedlings are placed in a nutrient substrate. If favorable conditions are created, the seeds will germinate in four to five days. Seedlings are fertilized when their first leaf appears and a few days before transplanting into greenhouse soil.

Transplanting seedlings can be done when two or three leaves appear on the bush (after approximately 20-25 days). During this period, the daytime air temperature inside the greenhouse should not be higher than 18 degrees, and the night temperature - 15. In addition, you need to monitor the nutrition, irrigation and lighting of the seedlings. It is better to water the seedlings with warm water. On a cloudy day, additional lighting should be turned on.

Sometimes it happens that seedlings or seeds are not accepted. The appearance of new leaves and the beginning of flowering will indicate that its root system feels quite comfortable in the ground.

Planting seedlings

Growing cucumbers in greenhouses all year round cannot do without available garden tools, such as:

• hoe;
• small spatula;
• rakes, etc.

Planting work is carried out in the following order:

• First of all, with the help of a tool, the location of each of the planting rows is determined and special trenches or individual holes are made.
• The distance between cucumbers depends on the variety. Some varieties of hybrids require a lot of space for normal development. The most optimal distance between cucumber bushes is 30-50 cm.
• Near each of the seedling bushes, a metal rod or wooden stick is inserted into the ground. The seedlings will become attached to them as they grow.

Seedlings are planted so that the root system is in the soil in which it grew. It is replanted together with a lump of soil located in a peat cup or some other container.

When is the first watering of seedlings carried out?

After planting in greenhouse soil, seedlings can be irrigated only after a few days, as they must acclimatize in the greenhouse conditions. It is better to give preference to drip irrigation, which can saturate the root system with the necessary amount of moisture and significantly save financial expenses, as it is the most economical. Fertilize the seedlings after they are well established.

Growing cucumbers in a greenhouse all year round: yield

The yield of cucumbers in modern greenhouses is approximately 30-45 kg per square meter, which is a good indicator, since the crop can be harvested several times a year.

Many people prefer to eat fresh fruits and vegetables not only in the summer, but also in the winter, which leads to the development of different types of greenhouse businesses. Growing cucumbers in a greenhouse in winter is a popular, interesting and uncomplicated activity available to every entrepreneur. who has a competent business plan for growing cucumbers.

Due to high demand, all grown products will be quickly sold, not only to individuals, but also to various intermediaries, which are stores. Various catering establishments will be regular customers. To get a high result from an activity, it is important to understand its main aspects and features, as well as decide on the technology and place for planting cucumbers.

Goals and objectives

The goal of this business is to obtain a high harvest all year round, as a result of which the entrepreneur will earn high profits from his activities. To achieve this, numerous tasks are solved:

• the optimal work format is determined;
• choosing a place for growing cucumbers;
• buy seedlings or seeds;
• their correct landing is ensured;
• optimal conditions for plant growth are created;
• high yield is guaranteed.

Important! Solving the above problems is the basis of a successful business.

Variety selection

Before actual work, it is important to decide what variety of cucumbers will be grown. It is advisable to focus on varieties that are unpretentious, so they can be grown in greenhouse conditions without any problems. The varieties most often chosen for these purposes are:

• Emelya;
• Annushka;

All of the above varieties are unpretentious and resistant to temperature changes, as well as to various diseases. If you plan to plant cucumbers with seeds rather than seedlings, then to get rid of empty seeds, before using them directly, you need to soak them in a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Growing method

There are two ways to grow cucumbers:

Growing method	Its features
In the open ground	In this case, activities can be carried out exclusively in the summer, so there will be no profit in winter. For such work, it is advisable to choose varieties that are pollinated by bees.
In greenhouses	This method is chosen by entrepreneurs seeking to create a large and stable business selling cucumbers. Self-pollinating varieties of cucumbers are selected for greenhouses. An important point is the correct arrangement of the greenhouse, for which equipment for heating, lighting, watering and ventilation is installed. This entails a significant initial investment in the business.

Important! Year-round cultivation of cucumbers is considered an ideal choice for any entrepreneur, and it is in winter that high income will be generated due to low competition and high demand.

Industry Analysis

Competitor analysis

Direct competitors engaged in similar activities may have a negative impact on business results. They can work only in the summer or all year round.

It is important to decide how many competitors there are on the market, what varieties of cucumbers they grow, who their main buyers are, and what disadvantages they have in order to use their shortcomings for your own purposes.

Risk analysis

Activities associated with growing cucumbers all year round are accompanied by many risks:

• breakdown of equipment in the greenhouse;
• lack of harvest for various reasons;
• high competition;
• decrease in the solvency of the population, which will lead to a significant decline in demand for products

Marketing plan

It is important to think in advance about competent and constant sales of products, since food products are grown that have a limited shelf life. Therefore, it is important to establish such sales channels in order to immediately sell the grown cucumbers.

You can sell products in different ways:

• independently through small retail outlets located in markets or other high-traffic areas;
• via the Internet to direct consumers or large companies;
• various cafes and restaurants;
• intermediaries, which are various large and small retail outlets.

To increase the popularity of a new company engaged in growing cucumbers, a website is used on the Internet, and advertisements are placed in various media.

Production plan

The land plots required for the work are determined. High-quality equipment for growing cucumbers is purchased. The optimal planting material and process technology are selected.

Required areas

To grow cucumbers, you need to choose the right plots of land with the optimal size. It is important to have fertile and high-quality soil suitable for growing crops.

A plot of land can be purchased or leased.

Equipment and inventory

The main equipment includes the greenhouses themselves. They can be purchased or made yourself. The most commonly chosen structures are polycarbonate or glass.

Finished products are lightweight and easy to install, and they also contain all the elements for communications and equipment installation.

To plant cucumbers, you will need additional equipment for excavation work.

Purchase of planting material and other elements for work

Cucumbers can be planted as seeds or seedlings, and when choosing them, the following factors are taken into account:

• planting material is purchased exclusively from proven and reliable breeding companies;
• It is not recommended to choose products manufactured by foreign organizations, as they may be unsuitable for Russian climatic conditions;
• It is allowed to choose hybrids, as they are unpretentious and bring a good harvest.

Along with the planting material, it is necessary to purchase fertilizers, as well as special preventive agents that prevent plant diseases.

Cucumber growing technology

To obtain a high-quality and good harvest, you need to understand the features of growing cucumbers:

• the soil must be of high quality and fertile, as well as saturated with oxygen, therefore, before planting the planting material, loosening is carried out;
• planting is carried out in holes or grooves, and the seeds are deepened inward by 4 cm;
• It is important to leave a distance of up to 15 cm between them;
• during planting, fertilizing is applied, and superphosphate is most often used for these purposes;
• Cucumbers are demanding of moisture, so it is important to ensure regular and proper watering, and it is best to create a drip irrigation system;
• In winter, the greenhouse must be warm, otherwise the plants will die, so a high-quality heating system is organized;
• The harvest can be harvested 50 days after the cucumbers bloom, and an interval of 2 days is observed.

Important! If you provide cucumbers with the right conditions for growth, you will get a good harvest in a short period of time, and the cucumbers will be juicy, tasty and environmentally friendly.

Organizational plan

The business is officially registered and professional workers are hired. A case opening schedule is being developed.

Required Personnel

If a small number of cucumbers are grown at the first stages, then the entrepreneur himself can cope with the work, but as the planted area of ​​land increases, it is necessary to hire assistants.

It is advisable to use the services of an accountant, and it is possible to employ him or pay for one-time services.

Business registration

Private household plots are not considered a business, but if you plan to cooperate with large buyers, which include shops or restaurants, you will have to officially register the activity. For this, individual entrepreneurs are selected, as well as a simplified regime for agricultural producers.

Opening schedule

The procedure for opening a cucumber growing business is divided into stages:

• 1 month – registration, search for premises and workers;
• Month 2 – purchase and installation of greenhouses, acquisition and installation of equipment for them;
• Month 3 – purchasing and planting seedlings or seeds.

Thus, approximately 2.5 months after the work is completed, the first harvest can be expected.

Financial plan

To open this business you will need 652 thousand rubles:

• purchase of 6 greenhouses – 300,000;
• business registration – 2,000;
• purchase of equipment for year-round cultivation of cucumbers – 200,000;
• purchase of seeds, seedlings and fertilizers – 150,000.

Monthly expenses are equal to 111 thousand rubles:

• land rent – ​​25,000;
• purchase of planting material – 30,000;
• employee wages – 40,000;
• taxes – 5,000;
• utility costs - 11,000.

The cost of 1 kg of cucumbers in summer can be equal to 20 rubles, and in winter even exceed 150 rubles. The average price is 70 rubles, so the annual revenue will be approximately 3 million rubles. Expenses per year are equal to 1 million 332 thousand rubles, so the annual net profit is equal to 1 million 668 thousand rubles. The monthly profit will be 139 thousand rubles. Expenses are recouped within six months of work.

Thus, starting a business based on growing cucumbers is a promising and interesting activity for every entrepreneur that brings high income. It does not require significant investment or specialized knowledge and skills.

No heating. To heat the beds, biofuel, roofing felt sheets and other tricks are used. A light greenhouse will protect plants from bad weather, frost and other adverse events. In closed ground without additional heating, cucumbers grow until the end of September.

Capital heated greenhouses make the process continuous. In regions with a temperate climate, greenhouses for cucumbers allow for excellent harvests in late autumn and winter. To ensure good fruiting, It is important to choose the right greenhouse size.

Beginning farmers should start with designs area from 100 sq. m. Such greenhouses can be heated with electric or water boilers, stoves, fires, and infrared cables. Smaller buildings are unprofitable; heating large greenhouses will require significant costs.

Industrial greenhouses for growing cucumbers are much larger in size and height. Along the perimeter of the greenhouses support columns are installed, the structure itself is made on a cinder block or metal frame and a solid foundation.

For, it is necessary in a certain way. Greenhouses are sheathed with a double layer of polycarbonate or glass. Industrial greenhouses for cucumbers are equipped with an automatic watering system, temperature control and air humidification. Automatic curtains required for shading in hot weather.

The best greenhouses for cucumbers are made with lean-to slopes. This roof shape does not allow snow to linger and guarantees good insolation. Ideal option for the farmer - durable frame made of galvanized metal, indoor .

Such a greenhouse is not cheap, but it is guaranteed to last for several years without restoration. For additional insulation, a glazed greenhouse can be duplicated with thick polyethylene film.

Advantages and disadvantages of business

Income greenhouse farming depend on yield, season, level of competition and the presence of developed sales channels. Business on cucumbers is most profitable in regions with a temperate climate and a small number of greenhouses. In winter time you can significantly increase your income, increasing the markup on products. The fewer competitors and the better quality the product, the more you can earn.

The profitability of a greenhouse for growing cucumbers for business is 50-70%. In a lean year it can exceed 100%. The greenhouse will pay for itself in 1-1.5 years, payback periods are reduced as the area of ​​the structure increases.

The following will help you increase your income:

• expansion of greenhouse farming;
• work with retail: large retail chains, restaurants and cafes;
• selection of the most productive varieties and hybrids;
• advertising promotion of products.

Having achieved success, you can take up expansion of cucumber business by building another greenhouse.

A farmer who has made a name for himself can count on high demand and good prices for his products. Cucumbers in a greenhouse can be combined with other popular crops: herbs, tomatoes, sweet peppers.

Universal vegetable farming guarantees big profits and protects against losses.

We will not be mistaken if we say that the topic growing cucumbers is familiar to most citizens of our country.

Cucumber contains up to 97% water and contains a lot of potassium. It is rich in complex organic substances that play an important role in metabolism in the human body. In any case, few agricultural crops in Russia can compare in popularity with cucumber.

Business idea for growing cucumbers for sale will always be relevant in Russia.

So, let's look at how you can make money on cucumbers. Perhaps our article will be of more interest to those who want to earn extra income.

You can earn income from the implementation of the following ideas:

Growing cucumbers in open ground in summer;

Growing cucumbers in a greenhouse in summer and winter;

Growing cucumbers in an apartment in winter;

Growing cucumber seedlings;

Growing cucumbers for seeds (by the way - very profitable and promising);

Production of pickled cucumbers and their sale.

By the way, from the point of view of classical botany, a cucumber is a fruit (it is the closest relative of a pumpkin, which is very close to a berry), but from a culinary point of view it is recognized as a vegetable.

On the Internet you can find specialized forums where you can find hundreds of times more information on growing cucumbers than is written in this article. We will not compete with specialists in the field of biology and botany; we simply recommend listening to the opinions of professionals on specialized sites.

In general, it’s better to start by studying the theory - how to choose good cucumber seeds, how to germinate seeds, how to plant cucumber seedlings in the ground, how to increase the yield of cucumbers... There are even favorable days for planting cucumbers. There are a lot of questions here; it is impossible to consider everything in one article.

Early varieties begin to bear fruit approximately 40-50 days after the appearance of the first shoots (sprouts). Harvesting can be done from about mid-June to September, depending on the climate zone and variety.

It is better to water cucumbers with warm water. Fertilizers, manure, and peat compost are widely used. Fresh manure is not recommended; it is said to make cucumbers bitter. Vermicompost significantly increases the yield of cucumbers.

To get a more complete picture of business opportunities in this area, try to keep a record of all the cucumbers collected (in pieces and kilograms) over the entire summer at your summer cottage. If you don’t have your own plot, ask relatives and friends to keep this record. This way you will get an idea of ​​the specific results of doing business if you suddenly decide to deal with this issue closely. It should be remembered that the yield of cucumbers for an amateur gardener can always be significantly increased.

There are a huge number of varieties of cucumbers - we will not take the liberty of recommending any specific one, it all depends on many factors. You can start listing, but it will take too much time - Muromsky, Zozulya, Vyaznikovsky, Kustovoy, Competitor, Masha, Champion, Matilda, Evita, Othello, Lord, Levina, Farmer...

You should know that there are both self-pollinating and bee-pollinated varieties (although they are pollinated not only by bees, but also by other insects).

Let's consider all the options for making money on cucumbers in more detail. Of course, you can combine all methods of earning money, making the most of this business.

Growing cucumbers in open ground in summer

This is the easiest way to earn money. In most of Russia, cucumbers can be grown in ordinary beds. Buy seedlings (or seeds - it’s cheaper). You dig a garden bed and fertilize it. The main thing is not to forget to water on time. Cucumbers love water very much. In order for cucumbers to “get used” to the cold, experienced gardeners “harden” the seedlings by placing pots of seedlings on the balcony or loggia for the day.

When the seedlings are planted, they are covered with special material, or covered with halves of 5-liter plastic bottles - every summer resident has a lot of such stuff. Covering material increases productivity by 3-5 times. Don't forget about weeding.

Of course, the yield greatly depends on the variety.

Cucumbers from the ground, as a rule, are better stored compared to “greenhouse” ones, but it all depends on the variety and storage conditions.

From 1 sq. meters, when grown in open ground, you can harvest up to 4-5 kg ​​of cucumbers. From 6 acres you can produce about 3 tons of cucumbers. There are approximately 12-13 cucumbers per kilogram (the weight of an “average” cucumber is about 80 grams, although this figure is very arbitrary).

Towards the end of summer, “in season” on the market, on average, a kilogram of cucumbers costs about 30-50 rubles.

The most important thing here is implementation. You can hand over the grown products for sale to stores. However, in this case there will be a large loss of revenue.

Usually, they first look for a buyer, and then remove cucumbers from the garden for a specific order. Otherwise, you can simply ruin the product.

When growing cucumbers in open ground, you need a large area of ​​land to earn more or less serious money.

Growing cucumbers in a greenhouse in summer and winter

This is also a method familiar to most summer residents. Polycarbonate greenhouses are now very popular.

A polycarbonate greenhouse measuring 6x3 meters will cost approximately 15-20 thousand rubles, including installation. Don’t be afraid of these investments - firstly, the amount is not that big, and the investment will pay off within a season; secondly, the greenhouse will last for many years; thirdly, in a greenhouse you can grow a lot of other things besides cucumbers and tomatoes, which we will also talk about later, and the profit will be several times higher.

From 1 sq. meter in a greenhouse you can harvest up to 30 kg of cucumbers. The best results are shown by state farms and factories - they achieve results of up to 50-55 kg of cucumbers per 1 sq. meters.

From a greenhouse with an area of ​​18 sq.m. you can remove up to 500-550 kg of cucumbers.

At a price of 40 rubles per kilogram, the greenhouse will pay for itself within a season. There will be net profit in the following years.

In winter, heating and watering will be required. If you do not plan to engage in farming seriously, then it is better not to start it as a business, although the idea is very promising. You will not be able to compete on price with state farms and plants. When building a large-area greenhouse, a lot of investments will be required. It is more convenient to heat large areas using gas supply.

Growing cucumbers in an apartment (including in winter)

Cucumbers are grown on balconies (loggias) and on window sills.

The most important question here is the question of pollination (in winter there is a problem with this - there are no insects). Of course, you can also grow self-pollinating varieties.

In general, people usually grow cucumbers in an apartment for themselves. Growing for sale is only possible if you have extensive experience in growing cucumbers in order to get the maximum yield from every square meter.

Even if you rent a one-room apartment with an area of ​​40 sq.m. and plant it with cucumbers, you will not receive a significant amount of money as a result, which can be expected from growing other crops.

But in winter, the cost of a kilogram of cucumbers is usually 2-4 times higher than the “summer” price and can reach 150-200 rubles per kilogram. If you can’t sell, at the very least you will eat your fresh cucumbers.

Many varieties are suitable for growing in an apartment, for example, “Room Rytova”, “Miracle on the Window”.

Growing cucumber seedlings

Planting seedlings in a greenhouse accelerates the appearance of cucumbers 10-15 days earlier than usual, compared to planting seeds. This is why seedlings are so popular among summer residents.

Everything is simple here - we buy seeds, germinate them, and sell seedlings. On average, the cost of seedlings (one sprout) is about 10-15 rubles. This doesn’t seem like much, but there’s no special labor involved. When growing in an apartment, the land can be prepared in the fall.

Seedlings can also be planted in a greenhouse. See for yourself - for one seedling, use an area of ​​approximately 7cm x 7cm. This is 0.0049 square meters. meters. In a greenhouse with an area of ​​18 sq.m. (size 6 meters x 3 meters) you can grow up to 3.3 thousand sprouts (take a useful area of ​​16 sq.m. - leave 2 sq.m. for passage). We multiply 3.3 thousand by 10 rubles - it turns out 33 thousand rubles... Of course, there will be expenses for seeds and other expenses, but if you wish, you can “grow” yourself a good smartphone in this way, and there will still be left...

Growing cucumbers for seeds

Here we come to a very interesting and promising business idea. Without getting lost in thought, let’s say that a kilogram of cucumber seeds costs about 18 thousand rubles on the market.

Well, now some numbers, if they don’t bore you.

1,000 seeds cost on average about 1,500 rubles. One seed, depending on the variety, costs about 1-2 rubles. To be honest, we didn’t count how many seeds there are in a cucumber. According to experts, one cucumber contains approximately 50-150 “usable” seeds. In general, imagine when you eat a cucumber how much it costs, taking this into account...

There are approximately 25-35 cucumber seeds in one gram. Amounts in different sources may differ, this is explained by different sizes of seeds and the degree of their dryness.

There are, respectively, 25 thousand - 35 thousand pieces of seeds per kilogram. 1 cucumber seed weighs approximately 0.028-0.04 grams.

1,000 seeds weigh 28-40 grams.

Let's estimate the yield - and this is approximately 30 kg (360 pieces) of cucumbers per 1 sq. meters. Accordingly, one greenhouse measuring 6x3 meters is capable of producing 6.5 thousand (!) cucumbers per season.

And if you manage to collect 100 seeds from each cucumber, the amount doubles. And if…

In general, you can collect up to 5 grams from one seed cucumber. seeds

You may be surprised by such profitability. Nevertheless, this is true, although not everything is so rosy, there are many nuances. Not all varieties are suitable for obtaining seeds. Hybrid varieties are not used to obtain seeds - subsequently all the properties of “varietal” cucumbers are lost. Seeds are collected from overripe cucumbers (they turn yellow). To obtain “yielding” seeds, “female” cucumbers are usually used - when cut in cross-section, they are square in cross-section (male cucumbers are triangular). It is believed that maximum germination of seeds is achieved after 2-5 years of storage.

Among the obtained fruits, we select the best cucumbers - selective selection is carried out. Although in practice, of course, business “dealers” use absolutely all cucumbers to obtain seeds.

There are special machines for extracting seeds from cucumbers. Its cost can reach about 100-150 thousand rubles, but it will pay for itself.

Buyers usually buy seeds from “trusted” sellers and recommend them to their friends. By ensuring good quality seeds, you will create a good basis for business expansion in the future.

There are now a lot of low-quality seeds on the market. There is no need to be afraid of competition from “chain retailers” - people will be more willing to buy in a small shop if they trust the seller than in a large chain store.

In general, if you are unable to sell your cucumber harvest, do not despair, you can use them for seeds and earn even more.

Cucumber seeds remain viable for up to 8-10 years if stored properly.

There is no need to throw away the remaining part of the cucumbers - it is more expedient to sell it - for example, offer it to pig farms for animal feed - this way you can get additional income.

With a large scale of activity, this business can be conducted by registering as an individual entrepreneur or opening an LLC. There is a very good video on the topic of choosing between individual entrepreneurs and LLCs with a comparative analysis of the main criteria, we recommend that you watch it. The video is located.

Production of pickled cucumbers and their sale

Older people probably know how to pickle cucumbers. In principle, there is nothing complicated here. The main ingredients here are cucumbers, clean water (ideally spring water), salt, dill, black currant leaves, oak leaves. Crispy cucumber has always been and will be valued in Russia as both a snack and simply as an addition to salads or potatoes. The main buyers will be vegetarian cafes, canteens, restaurants... They themselves will resolve issues with regulatory authorities. You can simply sell the pickles at the market, or offer the product for sale to other sellers.

In general, for those who can distinguish a watering can from a shovel, there are always options to earn extra money at their own dacha.

More information on this idea for starting and running a business can be obtained.