Planning hydroponic farm construction in Shillong? Shillong is a mid-sized city in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, home to about 1.4 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 490 km from Kolkata. Below we use the town's monthly temperatures, humidity and rainfall to work out which structure fits, which crops to grow and in which months, before you spend on construction.
Climate for hydroponic farm construction in Shillong
August is the hottest month in Shillong, with average daily highs of about 23°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 4°C.[2] The area gets about 3,043 mm of rain a year, most of it in April to October, peaking in July at about 586 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in April to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Shillong sits about 1,525 m above sea level, so nights run cooler than in the plains around it.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Shillong falls in the subtropical highland with dry winters zone (Cwb).[3]
Shillong climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
14.8
3.5
74
9
Feb
17.0
5.6
68
29
Mar
20.1
9.3
65
82
Apr
22.0
13.3
78
318
May
22.9
15.8
85
419
Jun
23.1
17.9
90
574
Jul
23.1
18.4
92
586
Aug
23.4
18.2
91
446
Sep
22.6
17.2
91
355
Oct
21.4
13.8
86
192
Nov
18.6
9.0
82
18
Dec
15.8
5.5
80
15
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Shillong, adjusted for the town's elevation[4]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Shillong?
For hydroponic farm construction in Shillong, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Cold, not heat, sets the limits in Shillong: average lows fall to 4°C in January, and nights stay at 8°C or below in December to February. A naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up side curtains traps daytime warmth; close the curtains at night in those months. Summer highs reach about 23°C in August, so roof vents and a shade screen are enough. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely worth its running cost here.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 586 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Hydroponic crops for Shillong
Based on Shillong's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are lettuce (all year), spinach (all year) and parsley (all year). Lettuce fits all year in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Shillong.
Months each crop suits in Shillong
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
Lettuce
All year
Spinach
All year
Coriander
Feb–Dec
Parsley
All year
Basil
Apr–Oct
Mint
Mar–Nov
Cucumber
May–Oct
Tomato
Apr–Oct
Capsicum
Apr–Oct
Strawberry
Oct–Apr
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.
₹7,857Spending per person per month, urban Meghalaya, 2023–24[5]
490 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Meghalaya spent an average of ₹7,857 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Shillong may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Guwahati, about 70 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Shillong with Kryzen
We have built one project in Meghalaya so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Shillong is about 1,810 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Shillong
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Shillong:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Shillong: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Shillong?
Yes, with the right structure. For Shillong we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up curtains closed on cold nights.
Which polyhouse is best for Shillong?
With August highs of about 23°C and 91% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up curtains closed on cold nights.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Shillong?
Going by the monthly climate, lettuce, spinach and parsley have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Shillong?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,810 km away, and we have built one project in Meghalaya.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Meghalaya?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Meghalaya 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 Shillong 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.
