Planning polyhouse farming in Bhuj? Bhuj is a mid-sized city in Kutch district, Gujarat, home to about 1.9 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 300 km from Ahmedabad. We have used the monthly climate for Bhuj 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 Bhuj
April is the hottest month in Bhuj, with average daily highs of about 39°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 11°C.[2] Rain is scarce: about 424 mm a year. Water for the farm will come from a borewell, well, tanker or municipal supply, so test its salts (EC) and hardness before choosing the system. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Bhuj sits about 110 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Bhuj falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[3]
Bhuj climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
27.0
10.5
36
1
Feb
30.5
13.3
39
1
Mar
35.3
17.9
44
1
Apr
38.8
21.7
50
2
May
38.8
24.7
58
2
Jun
37.0
27.0
62
33
Jul
34.1
26.4
71
141
Aug
32.5
24.8
76
153
Sep
33.5
23.5
72
75
Oct
35.4
20.8
58
7
Nov
32.4
16.8
43
7
Dec
28.0
11.8
37
1
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Bhuj. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Bhuj
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, chilli pepper can be grown for 11 months a year in Bhuj, 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
With only about 424 mm of rain a year here, drip irrigation under cover saves water: less is lost to evaporation and run-off than in the open field.
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 Gujarat can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Bhuj?
For polyhouse farming in Bhuj, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Bhuj comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 39°C while average humidity is only about 54%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 39°C April afternoon down to roughly 32°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 December and costs less to run.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.1 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 February and September, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Bhuj
Based on Bhuj's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are chilli pepper (11 months), capsicum (9 months) and tomato (9 months). Chilli pepper fits February to December with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Bhuj.
Months each crop suits in Bhuj
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Dec
Feb–Apr and Jul–Dec
Tomato
Dec–Feb
Aug–Apr
Cucumber
Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb, Aug and Nov–Dec
Feb–Dec
Brinjal
Aug and Nov
Mar–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Rose
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Gerbera
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar and Jul–Nov
Orchids
Difficult
Mar and Jul–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
Nov–Feb
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.
₹7,198Spending per person per month, urban Gujarat, 2023–24[5]
300 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Gujarat spent an average of ₹7,198 per person per month in 2023–24, close to the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Bhuj 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.
Polyhouse farming in Bhuj with Kryzen
We have built 12 projects in Gujarat so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Bhuj is about 560 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Bhuj
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Bhuj:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Bhuj: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Bhuj?
Yes, with the right structure. For Bhuj we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to October, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Bhuj?
With April highs of about 39°C and 50% 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 Bhuj?
Going by the monthly climate, chilli pepper, capsicum and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Bhuj?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Bhuj, chilli pepper and capsicum 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 Bhuj?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 560 km away, and we have built 12 projects in Gujarat.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Gujarat?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Gujarat 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 Bhuj 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.
