Planning hydroponic farm construction in Reengus? Reengus is a small town in Sikar district, Rajasthan, home to about 26,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 210 km from Delhi. This guide works from Reengus'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 Reengus
May is the hottest month in Reengus, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[3] The area gets about 504 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are July to August, peaking in August at about 153 mm. Reengus sits about 456 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Reengus falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Reengus climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.4
6.4
37
6
Feb
25.5
9.3
33
11
Mar
31.5
15.1
28
12
Apr
37.6
21.4
22
12
May
41.0
26.3
24
22
Jun
40.2
28.3
38
61
Jul
35.9
26.5
60
148
Aug
33.3
24.5
71
153
Sep
33.7
22.3
62
62
Oct
32.8
18.5
41
9
Nov
27.9
13.5
34
4
Dec
23.3
8.5
34
4
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Reengus. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Reengus?
For hydroponic farm construction in Reengus, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Reengus 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 7.1 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 September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Reengus
Based on Reengus's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are coriander (11 months), mint (10 months) and basil (9 months). Coriander fits July to May with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Reengus.
Months each crop suits in Reengus
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Spinach
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Coriander
Nov–Feb
Jul–May
Parsley
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Basil
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Mint
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Feb–May and Jul–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
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 Reengus 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 Reengus with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Reengus is about 830 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Reengus
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Reengus:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Reengus: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Reengus?
Yes, with the right structure. For Reengus 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 Reengus?
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 Reengus?
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 Reengus?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 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 Reengus 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.
