Planning hydroponic farm construction in Ladnu? Ladnu is a town in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, home to about 66,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 300 km from Delhi. This guide works from Ladnu'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 Ladnu
May is the hottest month in Ladnu, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 427 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. Ladnu sits about 328 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Ladnu falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[4]
Ladnu climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.9
7.2
35
4
Feb
25.9
10.4
31
10
Mar
32.0
16.4
27
10
Apr
38.0
22.5
22
11
May
41.5
27.1
24
23
Jun
40.9
29.4
37
56
Jul
37.6
27.9
55
127
Aug
35.6
25.8
63
118
Sep
35.9
23.8
54
53
Oct
34.3
19.5
35
8
Nov
28.8
13.9
33
4
Dec
23.7
8.9
34
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Ladnu. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Ladnu?
For hydroponic farm construction in Ladnu, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Ladnu comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 28%. 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 7.2 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 Ladnu
Based on Ladnu's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are coriander (9 months), basil (9 months) and mint (9 months). Coriander fits August to April with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Ladnu.
Months each crop suits in Ladnu
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Spinach
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Coriander
Nov–Feb
Aug–Apr
Parsley
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Basil
Mar and Nov
Mar–Nov
Mint
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Feb–May and Aug–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Strawberry
Dec–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]
300 kmto Delhi, 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] Local demand in Ladnu may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Sujangarh, about 10 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Ladnu with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Ladnu is about 850 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Ladnu
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Ladnu:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Ladnu: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Ladnu?
Yes, with the right structure. For Ladnu 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 Ladnu?
With May highs of about 42°C and 24% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Ladnu?
Going by the monthly climate, coriander, basil and mint have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Ladnu?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 850 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 Ladnu 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.
