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Hydroponic Farm Construction in Nagar

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a hydroponic farm in Nagar, with Fan & Pad cooling for dry summer heat.

Sudhir Devkar, founder of Kryzen Biotech

By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 5 min read

Hydroponic farm construction in Nagar: nFT flatbed hydroponic farm with lettuce, built by Kryzen

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Nagar? Nagar is a small town in Bharatpur district, Rajasthan, home to about 26,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 130 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Nagar 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 Nagar

May is the hottest month in Nagar, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] The area gets about 580 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are July to August, peaking in August at about 176 mm. Nagar sits about 304 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nagar falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]

Nagar climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan22.36.64011
Feb26.79.73614
Mar33.115.72913
Apr39.422.52212
May43.027.92223
Jun42.030.03662
Jul37.027.960165
Aug34.225.772176
Sep34.323.36581
Oct33.418.94614
Nov28.713.7384
Dec23.98.6375
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nagar. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Which greenhouse suits Nagar?

For hydroponic farm construction in Nagar, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Nagar comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 27%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°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 November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.7 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 Nagar

Based on Nagar's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are coriander (9 months), basil (8 months) and mint (8 months). Coriander fits August to April with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Nagar.

Months each crop suits in Nagar

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
LettuceDec–FebOct–Apr
SpinachDec–FebOct–Apr
CorianderNov–FebAug–Apr
ParsleyDec–FebOct–Apr
BasilMar and Oct–NovMar–May and Jul–Nov
MintFeb and Nov–DecFeb–Apr and Aug–Dec
CucumberMar and Oct–NovMar–May and Jul–Nov
TomatoFeb and NovFeb–Apr and Sep–Nov
CapsicumNovMar–Apr and Aug–Nov
StrawberryDec–JanNov–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.

Hydroponic systems for these crops

Suggested crops for Nagar

Selling your harvest in and around Nagar

26,000People in Nagar (GeoNames)[1]
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[5]
130 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 Nagar may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Bharatpur, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 130 km away.

Hydroponic farm construction in Nagar with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nagar is about 860 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Nagar

We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nagar:

Map of Rajasthan

Check other locations in Rajasthan

We have farm planning pages for 79 towns in Rajasthan, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Rajasthan locations

Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.

Hydroponic farm construction in Nagar: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Nagar?

Yes, with the right structure. For Nagar 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 Nagar?

With May highs of about 43°C and 22% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Nagar?

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 Nagar?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 860 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 Nagar 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.

Sudhir Devkar

Sudhir Devkar

Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

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.

Sources

  1. GeoNames · Geographical database: populated places of India (opens in a new tab)
  2. Wikipedia · Brij Nagar (opens in a new tab)
  3. NASA Langley Research Center · POWER Climatology API: long-term monthly averages (opens in a new tab)
  4. Rubel & Kottek, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna · World map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification (opens in a new tab)
  5. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (opens in a new tab)