Planning polyhouse farming in Rajauri? Rajauri is a town in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, home to about 42,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 600 km from Delhi. This guide works from Rajauri'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 Rajauri
June is the hottest month in Rajauri, with average daily highs of about 36°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 2°C.[2] The area gets about 863 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are July to August, peaking in July at about 158 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Rajauri sits about 915 m above sea level, so nights run cooler than in the plains around it.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Rajauri falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]
Rajauri climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
14.9
1.8
53
56
Feb
16.8
3.8
60
81
Mar
22.2
8.1
58
89
Apr
27.9
12.9
53
75
May
33.6
17.5
42
48
Jun
36.1
21.0
45
73
Jul
33.9
22.0
67
158
Aug
31.9
20.9
75
145
Sep
30.7
17.4
67
61
Oct
27.6
11.9
50
22
Nov
22.2
7.5
44
26
Dec
17.7
4.1
44
29
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Rajauri, adjusted for the town's elevation[4]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Rajauri
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Rajauri lettuce can be grown for about 6 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 158 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 Jammu and Kashmir can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Rajauri?
For polyhouse farming in Rajauri, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Cold, not heat, sets the limits in Rajauri: average lows fall to 2°C in January, and nights stay at 8°C or below in November to February. A naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up side curtains traps daytime warmth; close the curtains at night in those months. Summer highs reach about 36°C in June, so roof vents and a shade screen are enough. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely worth its running cost here.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.6 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 April to May and September to October, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Rajauri
Based on Rajauri's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are lettuce (6 months), cucumber (4 months) and chilli pepper (4 months). Lettuce fits February to April and October to December in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Orchids and anthurium are hard to time here, so we would leave them out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Rajauri.
Months each crop suits in Rajauri
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Apr and Sep–Oct
Apr–Oct
Tomato
Apr and Sep–Oct
Apr–Oct
Cucumber
May and Jul–Sep
May–Sep
Chilli pepper
Apr and Aug–Oct
Apr–Oct
Brinjal
Aug–Sep
May–Sep
Lettuce
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Feb–Jun and Aug–Dec
Broccoli
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Strawberry
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Rose
Apr and Oct
Apr–Jun and Aug–Oct
Gerbera
Apr and Oct
Apr–Jun and Aug–Oct
Carnation
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Oct–Nov
Chrysanthemum
Apr and Oct
Apr–Jun and Aug–Oct
Anthurium
Difficult
May–Sep
Orchids
Difficult
May–Sep
Lilium
Mar and Nov
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
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.
₹6,375Spending per person per month, urban Jammu and Kashmir, 2023–24[6]
600 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Jammu and Kashmir spent an average of ₹6,375 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Rajauri may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Rajauri with Kryzen
We have built one project in Jammu and Kashmir so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Rajauri is about 1,490 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Rajauri
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Rajauri:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Rajauri: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Rajauri?
Yes, with the right structure. For Rajauri we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up curtains closed on cold nights. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in January and July, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Rajauri?
With June highs of about 36°C and 45% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up curtains closed on cold nights.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Rajauri?
Going by the monthly climate, lettuce, capsicum and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Rajauri?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Rajauri, lettuce and cucumber 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 Rajauri?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 1,490 km away, and we have built one project in Jammu and Kashmir.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Jammu and Kashmir?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Jammu and Kashmir 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 Rajauri 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.
