Planning hydroponic farm construction in Unnao? Unnao is a mid-sized city in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, home to about 1.6 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 400 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 Unnao
May is the hottest month in Unnao, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 845 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 258 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Unnao sits about 98 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Unnao falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Unnao climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.7
7.5
46
17
Feb
27.5
11.0
41
17
Mar
34.3
16.6
30
11
Apr
40.6
23.6
21
9
May
43.4
28.5
23
23
Jun
41.5
30.4
40
106
Jul
34.8
27.4
72
258
Aug
32.9
25.9
80
216
Sep
32.4
24.1
78
148
Oct
31.6
19.4
63
30
Nov
27.7
13.7
53
4
Dec
23.5
9.0
49
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Unnao. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Unnao?
For hydroponic farm construction in Unnao, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Unnao comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 28%. 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 November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 258 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 and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Unnao
Based on Unnao'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 Unnao.
Months each crop suits in Unnao
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
Spinach
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
Coriander
Nov–Feb
Aug–Apr
Parsley
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
Basil
Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Mint
Oct–Feb
Jul–Apr
Cucumber
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[5]
400 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] Unnao is large enough for steady local sales to restaurants, hotels and fruit-and-vegetable retailers. Start with a farm size that matches the orders you can confirm. Kanpur, about 20 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Unnao with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Unnao is about 910 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Unnao
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Unnao:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Unnao: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Unnao?
Yes, with the right structure. For Unnao 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 Unnao?
With May highs of about 43°C and 23% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Unnao?
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 Unnao?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 910 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 Unnao 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.
