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Hydroponic Farm Construction in Tehri

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a hydroponic farm in Tehri, with a naturally ventilated polyhouse for a mild climate.

Sudhir Devkar, founder of Kryzen Biotech

By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 5 min read

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

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Tehri? Tehri is a large city in Uttarakhand, home to about 6.2 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 230 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Tehri 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 Tehri

June is the hottest month in Tehri, with average daily highs of about 36°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[2] The area gets about 1,297 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 368 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Tehri falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]

Tehri climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan19.86.14838
Feb22.17.65147
Mar26.511.14839
Apr31.915.44432
May35.619.24146
Jun35.821.858163
Jul32.722.684368
Aug31.222.289360
Sep30.419.981168
Oct27.515.26318
Nov24.711.7476
Dec22.08.34112
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Tehri, adjusted for the town's elevation[4]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]

Which greenhouse suits Tehri?

For hydroponic farm construction in Tehri, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 20°C and 36°C through the year, Tehri suits a naturally ventilated polyhouse for most crops. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely needed; spend the budget on good ventilation, insect net and a shade screen. Plan for heavy rain in July (about 368 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.

Protected structures to compare

Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.9 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 to April and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Tehri

Based on Tehri's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are mint (8 months), lettuce (6 months) and spinach (6 months). Mint fits February to April and August to December in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Tehri.

Months each crop suits in Tehri

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
LettuceOct–MarSep–May
SpinachOct–MarSep–May
CorianderOct–MarAll year
ParsleyOct–MarSep–May
BasilApr and Jul–NovApr–Nov
MintFeb–Apr and Aug–DecFeb–Dec
CucumberApr and Jul–OctApr–Oct
TomatoMar and Sep–NovMar–Nov
CapsicumSep–NovApr–Nov
StrawberryNov–FebOct–Apr
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 Tehri

Selling your harvest in and around Tehri

6.2 lakhPeople in Tehri (Census 2011)[1]
₹7,547Spending per person per month, urban Uttarakhand, 2023–24[5]
230 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)

The Census counted 6.1 lakh people in Tehri in 2001 and 6.2 lakh in 2011, about the same.[1] Urban households in Uttarakhand spent an average of ₹7,547 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Tehri 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. Dehradun, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 230 km away.

Hydroponic farm construction in Tehri with Kryzen

We have built 2 projects in Uttarakhand so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Tehri is about 1,210 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Tehri

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

Map of Uttarakhand

Check other locations in Uttarakhand

We have farm planning pages for 18 towns in Uttarakhand, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Uttarakhand locations

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

Hydroponic farm construction in Tehri: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Tehri?

Yes, with the right structure. For Tehri we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in June to August, so plan another crop for those months.

Which polyhouse is best for Tehri?

With June highs of about 36°C and 58% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Tehri?

Going by the monthly climate, coriander, mint and lettuce have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.

Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Tehri?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,210 km away, and we have built 2 projects in Uttarakhand.

Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Uttarakhand?

Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Uttarakhand 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 Tehri 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 · Tehri Garhwal district (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. Registry of Open Data on AWS · Terrain Tiles: global elevation data (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)