Hydroponic farm construction · Uttar Pradesh

Hydroponic Farm Construction in Rudauli

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a hydroponic farm in Rudauli, 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 Rudauli: nFT flatbed hydroponic farm with lettuce, built by Kryzen

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Rudauli? Rudauli is a town in Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh[1], about 490 km from Delhi. This guide works from Rudauli'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 Rudauli

May is the hottest month in Rudauli, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] The area gets about 1,044 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 329 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Rudauli sits about 105 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Rudauli falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]

Rudauli climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan22.07.45218
Feb26.911.04521
Mar33.716.53313
Apr39.923.22412
May42.227.62837
Jun40.629.544144
Jul34.327.175329
Aug32.525.982250
Sep31.724.281176
Oct30.619.46935
Nov26.813.6593
Dec22.88.7546
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Rudauli. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]

Which greenhouse suits Rudauli?

For hydroponic farm construction in Rudauli, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Rudauli comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 32%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°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 329 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. 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 October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Rudauli

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

Months each crop suits in Rudauli

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
LettuceNov–FebOct–Apr
SpinachNov–FebOct–Apr
CorianderNov–FebAug–Apr
ParsleyNov–FebOct–Apr
BasilMar and Aug–NovMar–Nov
MintFeb and Sep–DecFeb–Apr and Jul–Dec
CucumberMar and Aug–NovMar–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 Rudauli

Selling your harvest in and around Rudauli

₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[4]
490 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] Local demand in Rudauli may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Rae Bareli, about 80 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.

Hydroponic farm construction in Rudauli with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Rudauli is about 1,010 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Rudauli

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

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 Rudauli: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Rudauli?

Yes, with the right structure. For Rudauli 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 Rudauli?

With May highs of about 42°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 Rudauli?

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 Rudauli?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,010 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 Rudauli 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. Wikipedia · Rudauli (opens in a new tab)
  2. NASA Langley Research Center · POWER Climatology API: long-term monthly averages (opens in a new tab)
  3. Rubel & Kottek, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna · World map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification (opens in a new tab)
  4. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (opens in a new tab)