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Hydroponic Farm Construction in Nagaur

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

Sudhir Devkar, founder of Kryzen Biotech

By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 4 min read

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

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Nagaur? Nagaur is a mid-sized city in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, home to about 1.1 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 380 km from Delhi. This guide works from Nagaur'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 Nagaur

May is the hottest month in Nagaur, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 372 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. Nagaur sits about 302 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nagaur falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[4]

Nagaur climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan22.86.8343
Feb26.710.2308
Mar32.716.3257
Apr38.522.4219
May41.627.02520
Jun40.829.03948
Jul37.327.357110
Aug35.125.266107
Sep35.623.35748
Oct34.719.2377
Nov29.513.6323
Dec24.58.6322
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nagaur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Which greenhouse suits Nagaur?

For hydroponic farm construction in Nagaur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Nagaur 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.

Protected structures to compare

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 Nagaur

Based on Nagaur'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 Nagaur.

Months each crop suits in Nagaur

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

Selling your harvest in and around Nagaur

1.1 lakhPeople in Nagaur (GeoNames)[1]
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[5]
380 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 Nagaur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.

Hydroponic farm construction in Nagaur with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nagaur is about 800 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Nagaur

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

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 Nagaur: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Nagaur?

Yes, with the right structure. For Nagaur 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 Nagaur?

With May highs of about 42°C and 25% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Nagaur?

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 Nagaur?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 800 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 Nagaur 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 · Nagaur (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)