Organic Tea Cultivation in Plain Land

Course Duration: 5 days (3 hours in a day) + 1 day (5 hours at IIT, Kharagpur)

Mode of Delivery: Hybrid (Online + Offline)

Course Fees: ₹15000/-

Course Details -

Day 1: Introduction & Basics of Organic Tea Farming
Introduction to tea cultivation & its economic importance
Different varieties of tea suitable for plain land
Principles & benefits of organic tea farming
Site selection & land preparation
Day 2: Plantation & Nursery Management
Seed selection, propagation methods (seeds vs. cuttings)
Nursery setup & management
Organic fertilizers & composting methods
Day 3: Field Management & Growth Stages
Spacing, pruning & training of tea plants
Organic irrigation methods & water management
Mulching & intercropping techniques
Day 4: Pest, Disease & Weed Management
Common pests & diseases in organic tea farming
Natural & biological control methods
Weed management strategies in organic cultivation
Day 5: Harvesting, Processing & Quality Control
Best practices for harvesting organic tea leaves
Post-harvest handling & processing methods
Quality control measures for organic tea production
Day 6: Marketing, Certification & Business Development
Organic certification process & compliance
Branding & market trends for organic tea
Cost estimation, investment & profitability analysis
Practical
Field visit at Gopali Tea Garden, IIT, Kharagpur
Documentation process for organic certification
Networking with buyers & distributors
Business planning & market linkage strategies