Planning hydroponic farm construction in Sojat? Sojat is a town in Pali district, Rajasthan, home to about 43,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 340 km from Ahmedabad. This guide works from Sojat'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 Sojat
May is the hottest month in Sojat, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 434 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. Sojat sits about 257 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sojat falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[4]
Sojat climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
24.3
7.7
32
3
Feb
28.1
10.8
28
5
Mar
33.7
16.5
24
5
Apr
39.0
22.3
21
7
May
41.7
26.6
27
14
Jun
40.2
28.1
43
50
Jul
35.9
26.0
64
135
Aug
33.4
24.2
74
142
Sep
34.0
22.5
67
61
Oct
34.4
19.1
43
7
Nov
30.2
14.2
35
3
Dec
25.9
9.5
32
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sojat. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Sojat?
For hydroponic farm construction in Sojat, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sojat comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 30%. 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.
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 to March, September and November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Sojat
Based on Sojat's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are mint (11 months), coriander (10 months) and basil (9 months). Mint fits July to May with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Sojat.
Months each crop suits in Sojat
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Dec–Jan
Oct–Apr
Spinach
Dec–Jan
Oct–Apr
Coriander
Dec–Feb
Jul–Apr
Parsley
Dec–Jan
Oct–Apr
Basil
Mar, Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–Nov
Mint
Nov–Feb
Jul–May
Cucumber
Mar, Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Aug–Dec
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Strawberry
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]
340 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.[5] Local demand in Sojat may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Pali, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Sojat with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sojat is about 660 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Sojat
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Sojat:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Sojat: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Sojat?
Yes, with the right structure. For Sojat 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 Sojat?
With May highs of about 42°C and 27% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Sojat?
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 Sojat?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 660 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 Sojat 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.
