Planning polyhouse farming in Nuzvid? Nuzvid is a town in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, home to about 59,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 260 km from Hyderabad. We have used the monthly climate for Nuzvid to plan a structure, a growing system and a crop calendar, so you can compare them with your own plot and buyers.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Nuzvid
April is the hottest month in Nuzvid, with average daily highs of about 41°C. December has the coolest nights, averaging 16°C.[2] The area gets about 1,046 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in August at about 202 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Nuzvid sits about 81 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nuzvid falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Nuzvid climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
30.5
16.1
67
7
Feb
34.5
18.3
59
9
Mar
38.4
21.9
53
11
Apr
40.5
24.9
52
22
May
40.3
27.3
51
49
Jun
34.7
26.0
66
137
Jul
32.1
24.5
76
201
Aug
30.5
23.9
83
202
Sep
30.2
23.6
85
171
Oct
29.9
21.9
83
168
Nov
29.0
18.5
79
52
Dec
28.7
16.0
73
17
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nuzvid. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Nuzvid
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for the whole year in Nuzvid, so you can supply buyers every week instead of one open-field season.
2
Better yield and price
Plants grow without rain, hail and wind damage, so yields are higher and more even, and clean, graded produce sells at a better price, especially off-season.
3
Less water
Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps August's 202 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.
4
Less pesticides
Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, and controlled ventilation helps with leaf disease in the humid months (July to November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Andhra Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Nuzvid?
For polyhouse farming in Nuzvid, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Nuzvid comes with dry air. In March to May, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 52%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°C April afternoon down to roughly 34°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 August to January and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in August (about 202 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 November to January, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Nuzvid
Based on Nuzvid's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (all year), chilli pepper (all year) and brinjal (all year). Cucumber fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. Lilium and strawberry are hard to time here, so we would leave them out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Nuzvid.
Months each crop suits in Nuzvid
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Aug–Jan
Jun–Mar
Tomato
Aug–Jan
Jul–Mar
Cucumber
Jul–Jan
All year
Chilli pepper
Jul–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jul–Jan
All year
Lettuce
Difficult
Jul–Feb
Broccoli
Difficult
Difficult
Strawberry
Difficult
Difficult
Rose
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Gerbera
Difficult
Oct–Feb
Carnation
Difficult
Dec
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Anthurium
Oct–Dec
Jun–Feb
Orchids
Oct–Dec
Jun–Feb
Lilium
Difficult
Difficult
Kryzen planning estimate from the monthly averages above and each crop's usual day and night temperature range. Variety, soil or substrate temperature and shading change the result, so confirm with a trial.
₹7,341Spending per person per month, urban Andhra Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
260 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 50,000 people in Nuzvid in 2001 and 59,000 in 2011, a rise of 16%. In 1991 it was 43,000.[1] Urban households in Andhra Pradesh spent an average of ₹7,341 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Nuzvid may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Eluru, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Nuzvid with Kryzen
We have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nuzvid is about 670 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Nuzvid
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nuzvid:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Nuzvid: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Nuzvid?
Yes, with the right structure. For Nuzvid we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in March to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Nuzvid?
With April highs of about 41°C and 52% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Nuzvid?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and brinjal have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Nuzvid?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Nuzvid, cucumber and chilli pepper have the longest seasons under cover. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers first; our Detailed Project Report works out the cost, yield and returns for your plot.
Does Kryzen build polyhouses in Nuzvid?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 670 km away, and we have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Andhra 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 Nuzvid 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.
