Business Feasibility of Pagoda Mustard (Brassica Narinosa) with Hydroponic Wick System Model

Abstract

The potential and business opportunities of pagoda mustard commodities can be said to be very open, but technical and financial information about production is still very limited. Pagoda mustard greens are one type of mustard greens that contain many nutrients and antioxidants that function as cancer preventers. The purpose of this research is to provide an overview of the business of pagoda mustard commodities, especially with the hydroponic wick system cultivation system. The research method used in this study is the calculation of production costs, revenue, income, and feasibility. The research was conducted in a green house in Tamansari District, Tasikmalaya. The results showed that with the green house land area used was 40 m2, the production cost was IDR 2,127,986 with total revenue generated of IDR 4,928.95, so that the total income earned was IDR 2,800,000. The feasibility level obtained in pagoda mustard cultivation with hydroponic wick system is 2.31, indicating that it is feasible.