Planning polyhouse farming in Dhoraji? Dhoraji is a town in Rajkot district, Gujarat, home to about 85,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 260 km from Ahmedabad. 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 Dhoraji
April is the hottest month in Dhoraji, with average daily highs of about 40°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 12°C.[3] The area gets about 842 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 297 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Dhoraji sits about 73 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Dhoraji falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Dhoraji climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
29.7
12.1
35
0
Feb
32.8
14.3
37
0
Mar
36.9
18.2
40
1
Apr
40.0
21.7
45
2
May
39.5
24.4
55
3
Jun
34.9
26.1
69
136
Jul
30.9
24.9
82
297
Aug
29.7
23.7
86
241
Sep
30.7
22.7
83
139
Oct
33.4
20.6
65
14
Nov
32.7
17.3
49
8
Dec
30.4
13.6
39
1
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Dhoraji. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Dhoraji
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, chilli pepper can be grown for the whole year in Dhoraji, 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 July's 297 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 Gujarat can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Dhoraji?
For polyhouse farming in Dhoraji, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Dhoraji comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 40°C while average humidity is only about 50%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°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 December to January and July to September and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 297 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 October to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Dhoraji
Based on Dhoraji's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are chilli pepper (all year), capsicum (11 months) and cucumber (11 months). Chilli pepper fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Dhoraji.
Months each crop suits in Dhoraji
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Dec–Jan and Jul–Sep
Jun–Apr
Tomato
Dec–Jan and Jul–Sep
Jul–Apr
Cucumber
Feb and Jul–Dec
Feb–Dec
Chilli pepper
Nov–Feb and Jul–Sep
All year
Brinjal
Feb, Jul–Sep and Nov–Dec
Feb–Dec
Lettuce
Difficult
Aug–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Rose
Difficult
Oct–Mar
Gerbera
Difficult
Sep–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Oct–Mar
Anthurium
Aug
Mar and Jun–Nov
Orchids
Aug
Mar and Jun–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
Dec–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[6]
260 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.[6] Local demand in Dhoraji may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Junagadh, about 20 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Dhoraji with Kryzen
We have built 12 projects in Gujarat so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Dhoraji is about 400 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Dhoraji
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Dhoraji:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Dhoraji: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Dhoraji?
Yes, with the right structure. For Dhoraji we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to July, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Dhoraji?
With April highs of about 40°C and 45% 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 Dhoraji?
Going by the monthly climate, chilli pepper, capsicum and cucumber have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Dhoraji?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Dhoraji, 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 Dhoraji?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 400 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 Dhoraji 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.
