Hydroponic farm construction · Uttar Pradesh

Hydroponic Farm Construction in Sirsi

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

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Sirsi? Sirsi is a small town in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, home to about 23,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 140 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Sirsi 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 Sirsi

May is the hottest month in Sirsi, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[3] The area gets about 853 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to September, peaking in July at about 256 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Sirsi sits about 210 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sirsi falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]

Sirsi climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan21.46.24818
Feb25.79.74423
Mar32.415.03418
Apr39.122.02416
May42.627.02432
Jun41.729.43895
Jul35.827.467256
Aug33.025.779224
Sep32.523.175142
Oct31.218.05816
Nov26.912.4504
Dec22.47.7489
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sirsi. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Which greenhouse suits Sirsi?

For hydroponic farm construction in Sirsi, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sirsi comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 29%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°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 November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Plan for heavy rain in July (about 256 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.6 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 March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Sirsi

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

Months each crop suits in Sirsi

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 Oct–DecFeb–May and Jul–Dec
CucumberMar and Aug–OctMar–Oct
TomatoFeb and NovFeb–Apr and Sep–Nov
CapsicumNovMar–Apr and Aug–Nov
StrawberryDec–JanNov–Mar
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 Sirsi

Selling your harvest in and around Sirsi

23,000People in Sirsi (GeoNames)[1]
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
140 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.[5] Local demand in Sirsi may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Sambhal, about 10 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 140 km away.

Hydroponic farm construction in Sirsi with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sirsi is about 1,030 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Sirsi

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

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 Sirsi: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Sirsi?

Yes, with the right structure. For Sirsi 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 Sirsi?

With May highs of about 43°C and 24% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Sirsi?

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 Sirsi?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,030 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 Sirsi 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 · Sirsi, Uttar Pradesh (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)