Planning hydroponic farm construction in Petlad? Petlad is a town in Gujarat, home to about 55,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 60 km from Ahmedabad. This guide works from Petlad's own monthly climate to suggest the protected structure, the hydroponic system and the crops to start with, and the months each crop is likely to do well.
Climate for hydroponic farm construction in Petlad
May is the hottest month in Petlad, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 12°C.[3] The area gets about 843 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 284 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Petlad falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Petlad climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
28.7
11.9
37
1
Feb
32.4
14.7
31
1
Mar
37.0
19.4
29
4
Apr
41.1
23.9
31
3
May
42.5
27.0
39
4
Jun
37.8
28.0
58
125
Jul
33.0
25.9
77
284
Aug
31.3
24.7
83
264
Sep
32.0
24.2
80
140
Oct
33.2
21.3
64
12
Nov
31.6
17.1
52
4
Dec
29.1
13.2
44
1
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Petlad. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Petlad?
For hydroponic farm construction in Petlad, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Petlad comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 35%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May afternoon down to roughly 33°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, which keeps herbs and vine crops going; lettuce will still struggle in the hottest weeks. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from December to January and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 284 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.4 kWh per m² a day, so add a shade screen for leafy greens in the brightest months. A nethouse, the lowest-cost option, can grow hardy crops in October to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Petlad
Based on Petlad's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (all year), mint (11 months) and coriander (10 months). Basil fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Petlad.
Months each crop suits in Petlad
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Difficult
Oct–Apr
Spinach
Difficult
Oct–Apr
Coriander
Dec–Jan
Jul–Apr
Parsley
Difficult
Oct–Apr
Basil
Jul–Feb
All year
Mint
Nov–Jan and Aug–Sep
Jul–May
Cucumber
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Tomato
Dec–Jan
Aug–Apr
Capsicum
Dec–Jan
Jul–Apr
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Kryzen planning estimate from the monthly averages above and each crop's usual day and night temperature range. Variety, nutrient temperature and shading change the result, so confirm with a trial.
₹7,198Spending per person per month, urban Gujarat, 2023–24[5]
60 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Gujarat spent an average of ₹7,198 per person per month in 2023–24, close to the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Petlad may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Anand, about 20 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Ahmedabad is within a day's delivery, about 60 km away.
Hydroponic farm construction in Petlad with Kryzen
We have built 12 projects in Gujarat so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Petlad is about 290 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Petlad
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Petlad:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Petlad: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Petlad?
Yes, with the right structure. For Petlad we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Petlad?
With May highs of about 43°C and 39% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Petlad?
Going by the monthly climate, basil, mint and coriander have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Petlad?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 290 km away, and we have built 12 projects in Gujarat.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Gujarat?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Gujarat can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department. Check the current rate and area limit when you apply.
Discuss your Petlad farm project
Share your plot location, water test and crop targets. We will suggest the right structure and growing system, and send an itemised quotation.
A computer engineer turned hydroponic farmer from a multigenerational farming family in Satara. Sudhir founded Kryzen in 2019, and the team has since built 350+ protected and hydroponic farms across India.
