Planning polyhouse farming in Chandigarh? Chandigarh is a city of about 10.6 lakh people (Census 2011) in Chandigarh[1], about 240 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 polyhouse farming in Chandigarh
May is the hottest month in Chandigarh, with average daily highs of about 40°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] The area gets about 1,054 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 279 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Chandigarh sits about 350 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Chandigarh falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]
Chandigarh climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
19.6
6.7
45
35
Feb
23.1
9.5
45
39
Mar
29.2
14.4
38
36
Apr
35.9
20.5
29
27
May
40.4
25.5
25
39
Jun
40.1
27.6
38
136
Jul
35.0
26.3
66
279
Aug
32.2
24.9
77
277
Sep
31.3
22.2
72
157
Oct
29.9
17.5
52
12
Nov
25.5
12.5
43
6
Dec
21.2
8.3
42
11
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Chandigarh. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Chandigarh
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Chandigarh capsicum can be grown for about 8 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 279 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 (August), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Chandigarh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Chandigarh?
For polyhouse farming in Chandigarh, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Chandigarh comes with dry air. In May to June, average highs reach 40°C while average humidity is only about 32%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°C May afternoon down to roughly 29°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from March and October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 279 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.3 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 March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Chandigarh
Based on Chandigarh's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are capsicum (8 months), tomato (8 months) and cucumber (8 months). Capsicum fits March to May and July to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Chandigarh.
Months each crop suits in Chandigarh
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Feb–May and Aug–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–Oct
Chilli pepper
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Feb
Oct–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Rose
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Feb and Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Oct
Apr–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Oct
Apr–May and Jul–Oct
Lilium
Feb and Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
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.
₹13,425Spending per person per month, urban Chandigarh, 2023–24[5]
240 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Chandigarh spent an average of ₹13,425 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] A city of this size has hotels, restaurants, modern retail and quick-commerce stores within its own limits, so most harvests can be sold locally. Line up two or three buyers before planting and agree on grade and delivery days.
Polyhouse farming in Chandigarh with Kryzen
Chandigarh is about 1,220 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Chandigarh
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Chandigarh:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Chandigarh: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Chandigarh?
Yes, with the right structure. For Chandigarh we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to August, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Chandigarh?
With May highs of about 40°C and 25% 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 Chandigarh?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, tomato and cucumber have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Chandigarh?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Chandigarh, capsicum and tomato 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 Chandigarh?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,220 km away.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Chandigarh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh 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.
