Planning hydroponic farm construction in Barmer? Barmer is a town in Barmer district, Rajasthan, home to about 96,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 330 km from Ahmedabad. We have used the monthly climate for Barmer 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 Barmer
May is the hottest month in Barmer, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[2] Rain is scarce: about 296 mm a year. Water for the farm will come from a borewell, well, tanker or municipal supply, so test its salts (EC) and hardness before choosing the system. Barmer sits about 227 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Barmer falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[3]
Barmer climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.8
8.6
31
2
Feb
27.8
12.0
27
4
Mar
33.7
18.0
25
4
Apr
39.0
23.4
24
5
May
41.9
26.8
32
11
Jun
41.0
28.8
43
34
Jul
38.2
28.1
54
79
Aug
36.2
26.4
60
100
Sep
36.5
24.7
54
44
Oct
35.8
21.2
34
5
Nov
30.5
15.6
30
6
Dec
25.3
10.2
30
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Barmer. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Barmer?
For hydroponic farm construction in Barmer, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Barmer comes with dry air. In April to July, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 38%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°C May afternoon down to roughly 31°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 February and November and costs less to run.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.3 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 February to March and November to December, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Barmer
Based on Barmer's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (10 months), mint (10 months) and coriander (9 months). Basil fits February to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Barmer.
Months each crop suits in Barmer
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Spinach
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Coriander
Dec–Feb
Aug–Apr
Parsley
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Basil
Feb–Mar and Nov
Feb–Nov
Mint
Nov–Feb
Aug–May
Cucumber
Mar and Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Sep–Dec
Capsicum
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Aug–Nov
Strawberry
Jan
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.
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[4]
330 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Rajasthan spent an average of ₹6,640 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[4] Local demand in Barmer may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Hydroponic farm construction in Barmer with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Barmer is about 690 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Barmer
Check other locations in Rajasthan
We have farm planning pages for 79 towns in Rajasthan, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Barmer: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Barmer?
Yes, with the right structure. For Barmer 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 Barmer?
With May highs of about 42°C and 32% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Barmer?
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 Barmer?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 690 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Rajasthan.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Rajasthan?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Rajasthan 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 Barmer 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.
