Planning polyhouse farming in Junagadh? Junagadh is a large city in Junagadh district, Gujarat, home to about 3.2 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 270 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 Junagadh
April is the hottest month in Junagadh, with average daily highs of about 40°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 12°C.[2] 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. Junagadh sits about 107 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Junagadh falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[3]
Junagadh 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 Junagadh. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Junagadh
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, chilli pepper can be grown for the whole year in Junagadh, 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.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Junagadh?
For polyhouse farming in Junagadh, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Junagadh 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 Junagadh
Based on Junagadh'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 Junagadh.
Months each crop suits in Junagadh
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[5]
270 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] Junagadh 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 Junagadh with Kryzen
We have built 12 projects in Gujarat so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Junagadh is about 390 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Junagadh
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Junagadh:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Junagadh: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Junagadh?
Yes, with the right structure. For Junagadh 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 Junagadh?
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 Junagadh?
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 Junagadh?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Junagadh, 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 Junagadh?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 390 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 Junagadh 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.
