Planning hydroponic farm construction in Nandurbar? Nandurbar is a mid-sized city in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, home to about 1.1 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 250 km from Ahmedabad. This guide works from Nandurbar'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 Nandurbar
May is the hottest month in Nandurbar, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 12°C.[3] The area gets about 909 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 276 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Nandurbar sits about 210 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nandurbar falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Nandurbar climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
29.7
12.1
34
2
Feb
33.1
15.0
29
3
Mar
37.1
18.9
27
6
Apr
40.8
22.7
31
4
May
41.3
24.9
42
8
Jun
35.1
24.8
66
155
Jul
29.9
23.4
84
276
Aug
28.7
22.6
87
243
Sep
29.6
22.0
85
163
Oct
31.1
19.4
69
33
Nov
31.0
15.7
55
13
Dec
29.9
13.0
42
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nandurbar. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Nandurbar?
For hydroponic farm construction in Nandurbar, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Nandurbar comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 37%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°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 November to January and July to September and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 276 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 Nandurbar
Based on Nandurbar's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (all year), mint (all year) and tomato (all year). Basil fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Nandurbar.
Months each crop suits in Nandurbar
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Difficult
Jul–Apr
Spinach
Difficult
Jul–Apr
Coriander
Dec–Jan and Jul–Sep
Jun–Apr
Parsley
Difficult
Jul–Apr
Basil
Jul–Feb
All year
Mint
Jul–Jan
All year
Cucumber
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Tomato
Nov–Jan and Jul–Sep
All year
Capsicum
Nov–Jan and Jul–Sep
All year
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.
₹7,415Spending per person per month, urban Maharashtra, 2023–24[5]
250 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Maharashtra spent an average of ₹7,415 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Nandurbar may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Dhule, about 80 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Ahmedabad is within a day's delivery, about 250 km away.
Hydroponic farm construction in Nandurbar with Kryzen
We have built 95 projects in Maharashtra so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nandurbar is about 160 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Nandurbar
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nandurbar:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Nandurbar: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Nandurbar?
Yes, with the right structure. For Nandurbar we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Nandurbar?
With May highs of about 41°C and 42% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Nandurbar?
Going by the monthly climate, basil, mint and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Nandurbar?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 160 km away, and we have built 95 projects in Maharashtra.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Maharashtra?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Maharashtra 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 Nandurbar 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.
