Planning hydroponic farm construction in Jodhpur? Jodhpur is a city of about 10.6 lakh people (GeoNames) in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan[1][2], about 360 km from Ahmedabad. 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 Jodhpur
May is the hottest month in Jodhpur, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 355 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. Jodhpur sits about 231 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Jodhpur falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[4]
Jodhpur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.7
7.1
33
2
Feb
27.7
10.5
29
6
Mar
33.5
16.7
24
5
Apr
39.0
22.7
21
8
May
41.9
27.2
27
16
Jun
40.9
29.0
41
44
Jul
37.4
27.4
57
103
Aug
35.1
25.3
67
112
Sep
35.6
23.6
59
50
Oct
35.2
19.6
37
4
Nov
30.2
14.0
32
3
Dec
25.4
8.9
32
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Jodhpur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Jodhpur?
For hydroponic farm construction in Jodhpur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Jodhpur comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 30%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from 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, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Jodhpur
Based on Jodhpur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are mint (10 months), coriander (9 months) and basil (9 months). Mint fits February to May and July to December with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Jodhpur.
Months each crop suits in Jodhpur
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
Mar and Nov
Mar–Nov
Mint
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–May and Jul–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Aug–Nov
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Strawberry
Jan
Nov–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[5]
360 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.[5] A city of this size has hotels, restaurants, modern retail and quick-commerce stores within its own limits, so most harvests can be sold locally. Line up two or three buyers before planting and agree on grade and delivery days.
Hydroponic farm construction in Jodhpur with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Jodhpur is about 700 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Jodhpur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Jodhpur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Jodhpur: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Jodhpur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur?
With May highs of about 42°C and 27% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Jodhpur?
Going by the monthly climate, mint, coriander and basil have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Jodhpur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 700 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 Jodhpur 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.
