I am a young person aged 29 and am eager to begin working in the agricultural sector;
I have a plan for a Physalis plantation to start a lifelong project.
After I acquired a PHYSALIS plant and carefully researched via internet, I proceeded with a series of tests with the said plant and contacted a company that sells this kind of fruit. Subsequently I decided to invest in the creation of my own job and who knows the possibility of, in future, creating work for others who have experience in this field. For this reason I am asking for a little aid in the purchase of buying more plants, irrigation materials, plant supports and ties and fertilizers as well as other things essential for beginning this activity.
Physalis is very sought after in foreign countries but fairly unknown in Portugal, however it takes but a little research to discover the benefits of this fruit n human health, Physalis can be consumed fresh or dried (this raises its price considerably) and used in cake decorations. It is also used in the production of chocolate and its shell can be used in the production of tea as well as other things.
I am planning to work a 7000 thousand meter piece of land to begin and later to expand using land belonging to my family or if possible to purchase my own land.
About the author
I am 29 years old, born in Palmela and presently residing in Marateca. I have some knowhow of agriculture seeing that I was in contact with this activity from a very young age. I am eager to learn more about this activity, and seeing that I have been unemployed for some time now and receiving no unemployment benefits feel that it is time to fight. I have never been the kind of person to lie back and wait for things to happen, I believe that even in hard times , like unemployment, I have to pick myself up and move on without quitting on my country as I have seen so many people do making them immigrate or just sit down and wait doing nothing.
I enjoy working the land, I do not mind getting my hands dirty and am trying to create my own job as I need do have a salary for myself and my child who will be born soon.
I am lucky enough to have land belonging to family members who are willing to let me work it for nothing. I hope to expand this activity, but to do so I need help to begin and to overcome the crisis that affects so many Portuguese citizens specially the younger generation. Believe me when I say Physalis is a sure thing.
Budget and due dates
With regard to the budget, it is around 1500 Euro. This amount is related to the acquisition of the irrigation system, irrigation pipes, and support of the plants.
There will be more than two thousand physalis plants and I need fertilizers. The term of the planting and growth of this plant is around six months. The execution of the project is about 30 days. It is relatively fast. One must start by preparing the land, putting the pipes, planting, putting up the support poles and physalis is ready to develop and give its fruit. The execution of the project is three weeks, and we will have everything installed. After that, it is just taking care of the plants, fertilizing them, and waiting for their growth. The deadline for this plant to bear fruit and be ready to be marketed is six to eight months.
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