Planning hydroponic farm construction in Umbergaon? Umbergaon is a town in Valsad district, Gujarat[1], about 130 km from Mumbai. We have used the monthly climate for Umbergaon to plan a structure, a growing system and a crop calendar, so you can compare them with your own plot and buyers.
Climate for hydroponic farm construction in Umbergaon
May is the hottest month in Umbergaon, with average daily highs of about 30°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 22°C.[2] The area gets about 1,784 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 605 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in May to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Umbergaon falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Umbergaon climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
25.3
21.9
63
1
Feb
25.7
22.5
66
4
Mar
27.8
24.5
69
5
Apr
29.6
26.7
74
3
May
30.0
28.3
79
12
Jun
29.9
28.8
81
367
Jul
28.6
27.8
85
605
Aug
27.9
27.1
86
435
Sep
28.3
27.3
83
281
Oct
29.8
26.8
72
56
Nov
29.1
24.9
67
11
Dec
27.0
23.3
64
4
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Umbergaon. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Umbergaon?
For hydroponic farm construction in Umbergaon, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 25°C and 30°C through the year, Umbergaon suits a naturally ventilated polyhouse for most crops. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely needed; spend the budget on good ventilation, insect net and a shade screen. Plan for heavy rain in July (about 605 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.1 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 May, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Umbergaon
Based on Umbergaon's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (all year), cucumber (all year) and mint (9 months). Basil fits all year in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Strawberry is hard to time here, so we would leave it out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Umbergaon.
Months each crop suits in Umbergaon
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
Lettuce
Dec–Mar
Spinach
Dec–Mar
Coriander
Nov–Mar
Parsley
Dec–Mar
Basil
All year
Mint
Aug–Apr
Cucumber
All year
Tomato
Nov–Mar
Capsicum
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Difficult
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[4]
130 kmto Mumbai, 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.[4] Local demand in Umbergaon may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Vapi, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Mumbai is within a day's delivery, about 130 km away.
Hydroponic farm construction in Umbergaon with Kryzen
We have built 12 projects in Gujarat so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Umbergaon is about 110 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Umbergaon
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Umbergaon:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Umbergaon: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Umbergaon?
Yes, with the right structure. For Umbergaon we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to November, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Umbergaon?
With May highs of about 30°C and 79% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Umbergaon?
Going by the monthly climate, basil, cucumber and mint have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Umbergaon?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 110 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 Umbergaon 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.
