Crops · Vegetables · Protected cultivation
Peas cultivation in polyhouse and hydroponics
Grow sweet, tender green peas under a polyhouse or nethouse, in cocopeat grow bags or troughs with drip and a string trellis. Clean pods with fewer pod borer losses, for markets, hotels and retail, with a farm designed, built and supported by Kryzen.
First picking in 60–70 days
Pick for 4–6 weeks
Insect net keeps pod borers out
Why protected cultivation
Can peas be grown in a polyhouse?
Quick answer
Yes. Peas grow well under a polyhouse or nethouse in cocopeat grow bags or troughs. Seed is sown straight into the media, the vines are trained up strings, and picking starts about 60–70 days after sowing for 4–6 weeks.
A polyhouse or nethouse keeps rain and fog off the vines, which cuts powdery mildew. Insect net keeps out pod borers and leaf miners, and drip in cocopeat stops root rot and wilt from soil.
| Point |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | One winter season | Longer winter season | Two crops a year, with cooling in hot months |
| Picking period | 3–4 weeks | 4–5 weeks; vines trained up strings | 4–6 weeks; healthy vines keep flowering |
| Pod quality | Borer holes, mildew and muddy pods | Cleaner, more even pods | Clean, well-filled, even pods |
| Pests | Pod borer, aphids and leaf miners | Insect net and traps keep pressure low | Insect net and traps keep pressure low |
| Soil diseases | Wilt and root rot build up in soil | Still a risk; soil disease builds up over cycles | None; clean cocopeat |
| Water and fertiliser | Flood irrigation; much is lost | Drip into soil; some is lost | Exact drip doses to every plant |
| Revenue per acre per cycle | ₹1–3 lakh | ₹3–5 lakh | ₹5–8 lakh |
| Setup cost | Low | Medium | Highest; see your quotation and subsidy |
Expected revenue
How much revenue to expect per acre, per cycle
Expected sales from one acre of peas for one crop cycle, and the risks you have to fight with each way of growing.
Open field
₹1–3 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Seasonal crop in soil, exposed to rain, heat and pests.
Risks11 risks to fight
- Insect attack
- Climate attack
- High cost of fertiliser
- High cost of water
- High cost of labour
- Cost of pesticides
- Cost of growth boosters
- Cost of land preparation
- Mulching paper
- Uneven quality
- Unpredictable quantity
Polyhouse + soil-based growing
₹3–5 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Protected crop planted in soil beds with drip irrigation.
Risks5 risks to fight
- Insect attack (avoided)
- Climate attack (avoided)
- High cost of fertiliser (avoided)
- High cost of water (avoided)
- High cost of labour
- Cost of pesticides
- Cost of growth boosters
- Cost of land preparation
- Mulching paper
- Uneven quality (avoided)
- Unpredictable quantity (avoided)
Polyhouse + hydroponics
₹5–8 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Protected crop in cocopeat with drip fertigation.
RisksNone of these risks
- Insect attack (avoided)
- Climate attack (avoided)
- High cost of fertiliser (avoided)
- High cost of water (avoided)
- High cost of labour (avoided)
- Cost of pesticides (avoided)
- Cost of growth boosters (avoided)
- Cost of land preparation (avoided)
- Mulching paper (avoided)
- Uneven quality (avoided)
- Unpredictable quantity (avoided)
Struck-through risks are ones that protected cultivation takes away. Revenue depends on variety, season, market price and how well the crop is managed. Our team prepares a crop projection for your farm before you build.
Where it grows
Best growing systems for peas
Peas are a climbing crop. They grow in bags or troughs with drip and a string or net trellis, not in NFT channels.
Most usedCocopeat grow bags
Cocopeat bags with drip and a string trellis; the easiest way to grow peas under cover.
Trough
Long cocopeat troughs along a net trellis for larger plantings.
Inside the right polyhouse
What to plant
Types of peas grown in polyhouses
Garden peas are shelled for fresh green peas. Snow peas and sugar snap peas are eaten pod and all, and sell to hotels and retail.
Garden peas
Sweet green pods shelled for fresh peas; snow and sugar snap types sell pod and all to hotels and retail.
Climate and feeding
Ideal growing conditions for peas
A polyhouse lets you hold these ranges for most of the year. Vents, shade nets, foggers or fan and pad cooling keep heat in check, and drip fertigation sets the feed. Values are from the Kryzen Plant Wiki.
The Kryzen Plant Wiki on alpha.kryzen.com, prepared by an experienced agronomist with more than 35 years of work and hands-on experience across 100+ crop cycles. See the Agronomy Wiki.
| Factor | Ideal range for peas |
|---|---|
| Season | Best in cool months; cooling needed in summer |
| Growing temperature | 10–24 °C; flowers drop above about 30 °C |
| Relative humidity | 60–70% |
| Feed TDS | About 1,000 ppm |
| Feed pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Plant density | About 8–10 plants per m² |
| Support | Strings or net trellis 1.5–2 m high |
| Growing system | Cocopeat grow bags or troughs with drip |
Crop cycle
From seedling to last harvest
One pea crop takes about 100–110 days from sowing to the last picking.
- 01
Day 0
Sowing
Seed is soaked overnight and sown straight into moist media.
- 02
7–10 days
Germination
Seedlings come up; keep the media moist, not wet.
- 03
Weeks 2–3
Trellising
Vines are guided onto strings or nets as the tendrils form.
- 04
35–45 days
Flowering
White flowers open and set pods. Cool nights help fruit set.
- 05
60–70 days
First picking
The first full pods are picked by hand.
- 06
After 4–6 weeks
Picking ends
Vines are removed and the bags refreshed for the next crop.
Plant protection
Common peas pests and diseases
A polyhouse with insect net, double doors and sticky traps keeps most problems out. Catch the rest early. See the Agronomy Wiki for full guides.
| Pest or disease | What you see | How to prevent it |
|---|---|---|
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves and pods | Good airflow, avoid humidity swings, resistant varieties |
| Pod borer | Holes in pods | Insect net, pheromone traps |
| Aphids | Sticky, curled shoots | Insect net, yellow sticky traps, early control |
| Leaf miners | Winding white trails in leaves | Insect net, yellow sticky traps |
| Wilt and root rot | Vines yellow and wilt | Clean cocopeat, do not over-water |
| Thrips | Silver streaks on pods | Blue sticky traps, double-door entry |
Harvest and selling
Pick, grade and sell
Careful picking and grading decide the price you get.
- Pick when pods are fullPick pods when they are bright green and well filled, before they turn pale.
- Pick oftenPick every 3–4 days so the vines keep flowering.
- Keep coolPeas lose sweetness fast in heat; keep them cool and dispatch quickly.
- Sell with live pricesTrack rates on Price Watcher and reach buyers through Buyers Connect.
Cost and running
What a pea farm needs
Your quotation lists every item, and our team prepares a pea crop projection for your farm before you build.
Steady power
Drip runs on a timer. We connect your generator or solar backup for long power cuts.
Good water
A water test before you start tells us how to plan the nutrient solution.
Daily EC and pH checks
Check the feed and the run-off every day and adjust the dose for the crop stage.
Trained workers
Trellising and picking every few days. We train your team for 4 days at the start.
Plan your doses and your sales
Use the nutrient calculator to plan feeds for each stage. Current prices from Price Watcher go into your project report, and Buyers Connect helps you sell after harvest.
Included free
- 6 months of virtual agronomy
- 4-day training for your farm team
- Hydroponic Masterclass logins
- Farm management software
- Buyers Connect
Worth ₹1.08 lakh
Kryzen fully managed farm
Plan a managed mega farm with Kryzen
Starting at 10 acres+
Ready to invest in 10 acres or more of protected cultivation? We help you set up the farm, run it and find a market for the produce.
- We set it upSite survey, design, construction and all farm buildings.
- We run itOur agronomists and trained team manage every crop cycle.
- We find the marketBuyers for your produce through Buyers Connect.
Why you should plan it
- Up to ₹2–2.5 crore a yearIncome potential from a 10-acre managed protected cultivation farm.
- Tax-free agricultural incomeAgricultural income is exempt from income tax under Section 10(1).
- 35% project subsidySupport on the project cost under eligible government schemes.
- AIF: 3% loan interest subsidyInterest subvention on your project loan under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
- 10-year concession periodA long-term agreement for running and managing the farm.
- Build-Operate-TransferWe build the farm, operate it and transfer it to you.
Subsidy and finance
Subsidy for your peas polyhouse
Polyhouse projects built to National Horticulture Board (NHB) and National Horticulture Mission (NHM) norms can apply for government subsidy. A bank loan is usually part of the project, and the subsidy is paid after the project is checked.
NHB subsidy provider
Kryzen is a registered National Horticulture Board subsidy provider for all states.
NHM state subsidy provider
Enrolled with the National Horticulture Mission in Maharashtra and Karnataka for state horticulture schemes.
Project report for your bank
We prepare the detailed project report (DPR) your bank and subsidy file need, with cost, finance and profit projections.
Subsidy amounts depend on the scheme, your state and current government guidelines. The final decision is made by the government department.
How we build
From first call to first harvest
Ten steps, one team. Most projects are built in 45 to 90 days after material reaches the site.
1Free online consultation
We discuss your land, water, budget and goals on a video or phone call.
2Site inspection
Our team checks level, slope, sunlight, soil, water, power and road access.
3Design and quotation
We design for your climate and crops, and share a detailed quotation.
4Project report and finance
We prepare the DPR for your bank loan and subsidy file.
5Subsidy and loan
We help you apply for NHB or NHM subsidy and your bank loan, with the documents each office needs.
6Manufacturing
We cut, shape and quality-test the material at our factory in Satara.
7Construction
Our team builds the foundations, structure and growing systems on your land.
8Testing and handover
We test every system and hand over a working farm.
9Training and agronomy
Hands-on training for your team and 6 months of virtual agronomy support.
10Harvest management
We help you plan harvests, grading and sales, with market prices from Price Watcher and buyers through Buyers Connect.
Can peas be grown in a polyhouse?
Yes. Peas grow well under a polyhouse or nethouse in grow bags or troughs with a string trellis. Picking starts about 60–70 days after sowing.
Can peas be grown in summer?
Peas are a cool-season crop. In hot months they need a fan and pad polyhouse; otherwise the flowers drop.
How long does a pea crop last?
About 100–110 days from sowing, with 4–6 weeks of picking.
How much revenue can peas make per acre?
Expected revenue per acre for one crop cycle is about ₹1–3 lakh in open field, ₹3–5 lakh in a polyhouse with soil-based growing and ₹5–8 lakh in a polyhouse with hydroponics. It depends on variety, season, market price and how well the crop is managed.
Where can I sell green peas?
To local markets, hotels, retail chains and frozen-pea buyers. Use Price Watcher to track rates and Buyers Connect to reach buyers.
Talk to our team
Plan your peas farm with us
Tell us your land, water and market. We’ll suggest the right polyhouse and growing system for peas and share a detailed quotation.