Melon Production by Agricultural Methods

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of Melon production by agricultural methods. Melon is a variety of fruit that is grown from fruit seeds. The seeds are sown one week or ten days before the average last spring frost date. It is crucial to mark the timing as the soil is required to be warm enough for the melons to germinate. The plant is extremely sensitive to low temperatures and frost, requiring an average temperature of around 18 to 35 °C. The seeds are sown in an indoor protected environment and transplanted to the outdoors, later within three to six days. The fruit can be harvested after seventy-eight to ninety days of germination and transplantation.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product/s Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary