Hydroponic farm construction · Uttar Pradesh

Hydroponic Farm Construction in Azamgarh

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

Sudhir Devkar, founder of Kryzen Biotech

By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 5 min read

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

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Azamgarh? Azamgarh is a mid-sized city in Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, home to about 1.2 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 650 km from Kolkata. We have used the monthly climate for Azamgarh 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 Azamgarh

May is the hottest month in Azamgarh, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 890 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 274 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Azamgarh sits about 64 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Azamgarh falls in the hot-summer Mediterranean zone (Csa).[4]

Azamgarh climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan22.97.74913
Feb27.911.44314
Mar34.817.03010
Apr40.623.72311
May42.728.22830
Jun40.630.044125
Jul34.227.075274
Aug32.425.983213
Sep31.724.482158
Oct30.919.77136
Nov27.413.8592
Dec23.59.0534
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Azamgarh. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Which greenhouse suits Azamgarh?

For hydroponic farm construction in Azamgarh, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Azamgarh comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 32%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°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 October to November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Plan for heavy rain in July (about 274 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.5 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 October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Azamgarh

Based on Azamgarh's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are mint (10 months), coriander (9 months) and basil (8 months). Mint fits July to April with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Azamgarh.

Months each crop suits in Azamgarh

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
LettuceNov–FebOct–Apr
SpinachNov–FebOct–Apr
CorianderNov–FebAug–Apr
ParsleyNov–FebOct–Apr
BasilAug–NovMar–May and Jul–Nov
MintSep–FebJul–Apr
CucumberAug–NovMar–May and Jul–Nov
TomatoFeb and Oct–NovFeb–Apr and Sep–Nov
CapsicumOct–NovMar–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 Azamgarh

Selling your harvest in and around Azamgarh

1.2 lakhPeople in Azamgarh (GeoNames)[1]
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
650 kmto Kolkata, 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.[5] Local demand in Azamgarh may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Mau, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.

Hydroponic farm construction in Azamgarh with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Azamgarh is about 1,060 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Azamgarh

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

Map of Uttar Pradesh

Check other locations in Uttar Pradesh

We have farm planning pages for 129 towns in Uttar Pradesh, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Uttar Pradesh locations

Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.

Hydroponic farm construction in Azamgarh: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Azamgarh?

Yes, with the right structure. For Azamgarh 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 Azamgarh?

With May highs of about 43°C and 28% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Azamgarh?

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 Azamgarh?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,060 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 Azamgarh 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 · Azamgarh (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)