Planning polyhouse farming in Mahendragarh? Mahendragarh is a small town in Haryana, home to about 29,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 110 km from Delhi. This guide works from Mahendragarh'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 Mahendragarh
May is the hottest month in Mahendragarh, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[3] The area gets about 554 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are July to August, peaking in August at about 145 mm. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Mahendragarh falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Mahendragarh climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.3
6.1
40
11
Feb
25.6
9.1
38
17
Mar
32.1
15.1
31
18
Apr
38.6
21.8
24
16
May
42.4
27.2
24
33
Jun
41.8
29.8
36
69
Jul
37.8
28.3
57
144
Aug
35.3
26.3
67
145
Sep
35.1
23.7
60
82
Oct
33.7
19.1
41
9
Nov
28.5
13.5
35
4
Dec
23.2
8.2
36
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Mahendragarh. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Mahendragarh
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Mahendragarh cucumber 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
With only about 554 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, so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Haryana can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Mahendragarh?
For polyhouse farming in Mahendragarh, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Mahendragarh comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 28%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°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 November and costs less to run.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.8 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 Mahendragarh
Based on Mahendragarh's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (8 months), chilli pepper (7 months) and brinjal (7 months). Cucumber fits March to May and July to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Mahendragarh.
Months each crop suits in Mahendragarh
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Chilli pepper
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Rose
Difficult
Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Carnation
Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Mar and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Apr–May and Aug–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Apr–May and Aug–Oct
Lilium
Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–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.
₹8,462Spending per person per month, urban Haryana, 2023–24[6]
110 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Haryana spent an average of ₹8,462 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Mahendragarh may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Bhiwani, about 60 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 110 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Mahendragarh with Kryzen
Mahendragarh is about 940 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Mahendragarh
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Mahendragarh:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Mahendragarh: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Mahendragarh?
Yes, with the right structure. For Mahendragarh 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 Mahendragarh?
With May highs of about 42°C and 24% 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 Mahendragarh?
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 Mahendragarh?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Mahendragarh, 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 Mahendragarh?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 940 km away.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Haryana?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Haryana 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 Mahendragarh 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.
