Project Report on Saw Palmetto Farming in Goa – Climate, Cost & Profit
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| Saw palmetto farming in India |
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a high-value medicinal palm known for its berries used in prostate health, urinary disorders, hair loss, and hormonal balance. With rising demand from pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and herbal medicine industries, Saw Palmetto has strong commercial potential in India.
Below is a complete, structured project report suitable for India’s coastal climate (Goa, Konkan, Kerala, Coastal Karnataka, Odisha, Andhra, Tamil Nadu coasts).
Goa’s coastal climate, lateritic soils, and high rainfall make it suitable for experimental and commercial cultivation of this medicinal palm.
Botanical Name: Serenoa repens
Family: Arecaceae
Plant Type: Slow-growing perennial palm
Economic Part: Ripe berries
Product Life: 25–40 years (long-term perennial crop)
Climate Requirements (Goa Suitability)
Saw Palmetto thrives in subtropical to tropical coastal conditions, similar to Goa.
Factor Requirement Goa Status
Temperature 8–35°C ✅ Ideal
Rainfall 1,000–2,500 mm ✅ Suitable
Humidity Moderate– High ✅ Natural
Altitude Sea level– 300 m ✅ Coastal plains
Sunlight Full sun to partial shade ✅ Available
Conclusion: Goa’s climate is highly favorable, especially in coastal belts and lateritic uplands.
Soil Requirements
Best Soil: Sandy loam to lateritic soil
pH Range: 5.5 – 7.5
Drainage: Well-drained (no waterlogging)
Soil Fertility: Moderate (organic matter preferred)
👉 Goa’s lateritic soils with organic amendments are ideal.
Land Preparation
Deep ploughing (1–2 times)
Raised beds recommended in heavy rainfall zones
Pit size: 45 × 45 × 45 cm
Fill pits with:
Farmyard manure (10–15 kg)
Neem cake (500 g)
Topsoil mixture
Planting Material & Spacing
Propagation: seedlings
Best Planting Season: June–July (monsoon onset)
Spacing Options:
Commercial: 2.5 m × 2.5 m
Approx. 1,600 plants per hectare
Irrigation & Crop Management
Rainfed crop in Goa (supplementary irrigation in dry months)
Drip irrigation recommended for water efficiency
Mulching helps moisture retention and weed control
Fertilizer Schedule (per plant/year):
FYM: 10–15 kg
Vermicompost: 2 kg
Biofertilizers preferred (organic cultivation possible)
Pest & Disease Management
Saw Palmetto is naturally hardy.
Minor issues: root rot (waterlogging), leaf spots
Control:
Proper drainage
Neem oil spray (3–5 ml/L)
Trichoderma for soil health
Harvesting & Yield
Bearing Age: 4–6 years
Harvesting Season: August–October
Economic Life: 25–30 years
Average Yield (per hectare):
6th year onwards: 1,000–2,000 kg fresh berries
Dry berries: 300–600 kg
Cost of Cultivation (Per Hectare – Approx.)
A. Establishment Cost (First Year)
Item Cost (₹)
Land preparation 25,000
Seedlings 2500.00 per seedling
Pit digging & planting 30,000
FYM & organic inputs 40,000
Irrigation setup 35,000
Labour & misc. 28,000
Total First Year Cost ₹3,50,000 (approx.)
Availability : Planting materials
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