Hydroponic farm construction · Rajasthan

Hydroponic Farm Construction in Sadri

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a hydroponic farm in Sadri, 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

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Planning hydroponic farm construction in Sadri? Sadri is a small town in Pali district, Rajasthan, home to about 27,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 260 km from Ahmedabad. We have used the monthly climate for Sadri 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 Sadri

May is the hottest month in Sadri, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 573 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 198 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Sadri sits about 502 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sadri falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]

Sadri climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan25.48.2342
Feb29.011.3283
Mar34.116.7244
Apr39.222.1225
May41.825.72910
Jun39.326.44959
Jul34.224.572192
Aug31.523.282198
Sep32.321.77587
Oct33.218.8507
Nov30.314.6384
Dec26.810.2352
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sadri, adjusted for the town's elevation[5]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Which greenhouse suits Sadri?

For hydroponic farm construction in Sadri, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sadri comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 33%. 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 7.4 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 and September to December, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Sadri

Based on Sadri's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are mint (all year), coriander (11 months) and basil (9 months). Mint fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Sadri.

Months each crop suits in Sadri

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
LettuceDec–JanSep–Apr
SpinachDec–JanSep–Apr
CorianderDec–FebJul–May
ParsleyDec–JanSep–Apr
BasilAug–NovMar–Nov
MintNov–Feb and AugAll year
CucumberAug–NovMar–Nov
TomatoFeb and Nov–DecFeb–Apr and Jul–Dec
CapsicumNovMar–Nov
StrawberryDifficultNov–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 Sadri

Selling your harvest in and around Sadri

27,000People in Sadri (GeoNames)[1]
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[6]
260 kmto Ahmedabad, 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.[6] Local demand in Sadri may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.

Hydroponic farm construction in Sadri with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sadri is about 580 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Sadri

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

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 Sadri: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Sadri?

Yes, with the right structure. For Sadri 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 Sadri?

With May highs of about 42°C and 29% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Sadri?

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 Sadri?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 580 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 Sadri 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 · Sadri (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. Registry of Open Data on AWS · Terrain Tiles: global elevation data (opens in a new tab)
  6. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (opens in a new tab)