Planning hydroponic farm construction in Mandawa? Mandawa is a small town in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, home to about 23,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 210 km from Delhi. This guide works from Mandawa'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 Mandawa
May is the hottest month in Mandawa, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 452 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. Mandawa sits about 316 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Mandawa falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[4]
Mandawa climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.2
7.2
36
6
Feb
25.3
10.2
33
12
Mar
31.6
16.0
28
13
Apr
37.7
22.2
23
13
May
41.4
27.0
24
27
Jun
41.0
29.6
36
60
Jul
37.6
28.2
54
131
Aug
35.7
26.2
61
117
Sep
35.8
23.9
53
59
Oct
34.0
19.7
34
7
Nov
28.3
14.1
32
4
Dec
23.1
9.0
34
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Mandawa. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Mandawa?
For hydroponic farm construction in Mandawa, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Mandawa comes with dry air. In May to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 30%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°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 7.0 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 October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Mandawa
Based on Mandawa's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are coriander (9 months), mint (9 months) and basil (8 months). Coriander fits August to April with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Mandawa.
Months each crop suits in Mandawa
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 Oct–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Mint
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Feb–May and Aug–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–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]
210 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 Mandawa may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Sikar, about 50 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 210 km away.
Hydroponic farm construction in Mandawa with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Mandawa is about 910 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Mandawa
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Mandawa:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Mandawa: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Mandawa?
Yes, with the right structure. For Mandawa 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 Mandawa?
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 Mandawa?
Going by the monthly climate, coriander, mint and basil have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Mandawa?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 910 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 Mandawa 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.
