Planning polyhouse farming in Motipur? Motipur is a small town in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, home to about 29,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 520 km from Kolkata. This guide works from Motipur'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 Motipur
May is the hottest month in Motipur, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 1,132 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 320 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Motipur sits about 60 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Motipur falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Motipur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.7
8.0
52
10
Feb
27.5
11.6
44
16
Mar
34.1
17.1
32
13
Apr
39.4
23.3
28
23
May
40.5
26.9
37
70
Jun
38.9
28.6
53
180
Jul
33.7
26.8
77
320
Aug
32.5
26.0
83
254
Sep
31.3
24.5
84
193
Oct
30.5
20.3
73
48
Nov
27.4
14.5
63
2
Dec
23.3
9.6
57
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Motipur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Motipur
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Motipur cucumber can be grown for about 9 months a year under cover, longer than in the open field.
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 July's 320 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 September), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Bihar can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Motipur?
For polyhouse farming in Motipur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Motipur comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 39%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°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 February and October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 320 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.3 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.
Crops for Motipur
Based on Motipur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), chilli pepper (9 months) and brinjal (8 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Motipur.
Months each crop suits in Motipur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Oct–Nov
Feb–Apr and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Oct–Dec
Feb–Apr and Sep–Dec
Cucumber
Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb and Aug–Nov
Feb–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Carnation
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lilium
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
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.
₹5,165Spending per person per month, urban Bihar, 2023–24[6]
520 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Bihar spent an average of ₹5,165 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Motipur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Muzaffarpur, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Motipur with Kryzen
We have built 2 projects in Bihar so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Motipur is about 1,230 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Motipur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Motipur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Motipur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Motipur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Motipur 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 Motipur?
With May highs of about 41°C and 37% 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 Motipur?
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 Motipur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Motipur, 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 Motipur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,230 km away, and we have built 2 projects in Bihar.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Bihar?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Bihar 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 Motipur farm project
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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.
