Planning hydroponic farm construction in Agra? Agra is a city of about 15.9 lakh people (Census 2011) in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh[1], about 180 km from Delhi. Below we use the town's monthly temperatures, humidity and rainfall to work out which structure fits, which crops to grow and in which months, before you spend on construction.
Climate for hydroponic farm construction in Agra
May is the hottest month in Agra, with average daily highs of about 44°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] The area gets about 627 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are July to August, peaking in July at about 185 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Agra sits about 171 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Agra falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[3]
Agra climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.9
6.9
42
13
Feb
27.4
10.2
37
12
Mar
34.0
16.2
28
11
Apr
40.3
23.1
21
9
May
43.8
28.6
21
18
Jun
42.5
30.8
35
69
Jul
36.5
28.1
63
185
Aug
33.9
26.1
75
181
Sep
33.9
23.8
70
97
Oct
33.1
19.1
52
21
Nov
28.8
13.5
43
5
Dec
24.2
8.7
41
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Agra. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Agra?
For hydroponic farm construction in Agra, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Agra comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 44°C while average humidity is only about 26%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 44°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.
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 February to March and September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Agra
Based on Agra'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 Agra.
Months each crop suits in Agra
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Spinach
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Coriander
Nov–Feb
Aug–Apr
Parsley
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Basil
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Mint
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Aug–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Strawberry
Dec–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.
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[4]
180 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Uttar Pradesh spent an average of ₹5,474 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[4] A city of this size has hotels, restaurants, modern retail and quick-commerce stores within its own limits, so most harvests can be sold locally. Line up two or three buyers before planting and agree on grade and delivery days.
Hydroponic farm construction in Agra with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Agra is about 860 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Agra
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Agra:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Agra: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Agra?
Yes, with the right structure. For Agra 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 Agra?
With May highs of about 44°C and 21% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Agra?
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 Agra?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 860 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Uttar Pradesh 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 Agra 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.
