Planning hydroponic farm construction in Losal? Losal is a small town in Sikar district, Rajasthan, home to about 29,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 260 km from Delhi. This guide works from Losal'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 Losal
May is the hottest month in Losal, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 472 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. Losal sits about 410 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Losal falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[4]
Losal climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.5
6.9
36
5
Feb
25.5
9.9
32
11
Mar
31.6
15.8
27
11
Apr
37.6
21.9
22
11
May
41.1
26.6
24
22
Jun
40.4
28.9
37
59
Jul
36.7
27.2
57
143
Aug
34.5
25.2
66
137
Sep
34.9
23.1
57
57
Oct
33.5
19.0
37
9
Nov
28.2
13.8
34
4
Dec
23.3
8.8
34
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Losal. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Losal?
For hydroponic farm construction in Losal, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Losal comes with dry air. In May to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 31%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°C May afternoon down to roughly 29°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 March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Losal
Based on Losal'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 Losal.
Months each crop suits in Losal
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Sep–Apr
Spinach
Dec–Feb
Sep–Apr
Coriander
Nov–Feb
Aug–Apr
Parsley
Dec–Feb
Sep–Apr
Basil
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–Nov
Mint
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Feb–May and Jul–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Aug–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]
260 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 Losal may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Sikar, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Losal with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Losal is about 830 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Losal
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Losal:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Losal: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Losal?
Yes, with the right structure. For Losal we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to August, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Losal?
With May highs of about 41°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 Losal?
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 Losal?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 830 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 Losal 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.
