Planning polyhouse farming in Renigunta? Renigunta is a small town in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, home to about 26,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 100 km from Chennai. This guide works from Renigunta's own monthly climate to suggest the protected structure, the crops to start with, and the months each crop is likely to do well.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Renigunta
April is the hottest month in Renigunta, with average daily highs of about 40°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 17°C.[2] The area gets about 987 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to November, peaking in October at about 195 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in September to January, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Renigunta sits about 107 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Renigunta falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Renigunta climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
29.1
16.9
77
10
Feb
33.1
17.8
66
5
Mar
37.4
20.8
57
14
Apr
39.6
24.0
55
29
May
38.7
26.2
55
59
Jun
35.7
25.1
61
68
Jul
34.7
24.1
65
103
Aug
33.8
23.6
70
115
Sep
32.6
23.2
76
132
Oct
31.1
22.3
80
195
Nov
28.7
20.1
85
186
Dec
27.7
18.0
84
71
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Renigunta, adjusted for the town's elevation[4]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Renigunta
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for the whole year in Renigunta, 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 October's 195 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 (September to January), 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.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Renigunta?
For polyhouse farming in Renigunta, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in February to August, with moderate humidity of about 61%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°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. Capsicum, cucumber and tomato do well in a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen. If you want one structure, decide by crop: greens all year point to Fan & Pad; vine crops point to a naturally ventilated house.
Sunlight peaks in April 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 December to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Renigunta
Based on Renigunta'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 carnation 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 Renigunta.
Months each crop suits in Renigunta
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov–Jan
May–Mar
Tomato
Nov–Jan
Jun–Mar
Cucumber
Aug–Feb
All year
Chilli pepper
Sep–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Sep–Jan
All year
Lettuce
Dec
Oct–Feb
Broccoli
Difficult
Difficult
Strawberry
Difficult
Difficult
Rose
Dec
Nov–Feb
Gerbera
Dec
Oct–Feb
Carnation
Difficult
Difficult
Chrysanthemum
Dec
Nov–Feb
Anthurium
Nov–Jan
Jun–Feb
Orchids
Nov–Jan
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[6]
100 kmto Chennai, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 24,000 people in Renigunta in 2001 and 26,000 in 2011, a rise of 9%. In 1991 it was 19,000.[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.[6] Local demand in Renigunta may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Tirupati, about 10 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Chennai is within a day's delivery, about 100 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Renigunta with Kryzen
We have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Renigunta is about 770 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Renigunta
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Renigunta:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Renigunta: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Renigunta?
Yes, with the right structure. For Renigunta we would plan Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in March to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Renigunta?
With April highs of about 40°C and 55% average humidity in that month, we would start with Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Renigunta?
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 Renigunta?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Renigunta, 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 Renigunta?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 770 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.
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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.
