Planning polyhouse farming in Udhampur? Udhampur is a small town in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, home to about 36,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 520 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Udhampur 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 Udhampur
June is the hottest month in Udhampur, with average daily highs of about 38°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 5°C.[2] The area gets about 911 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are July to August, peaking in July at about 202 mm. Udhampur sits about 755 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Udhampur falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]
Udhampur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
16.7
5.1
47
52
Feb
19.1
6.7
54
73
Mar
24.6
10.9
51
83
Apr
30.5
16.0
45
61
May
36.3
20.8
35
38
Jun
38.1
24.0
40
75
Jul
34.6
24.3
64
202
Aug
32.1
23.1
74
184
Sep
31.3
20.2
65
74
Oct
28.8
14.9
47
20
Nov
23.9
10.5
39
21
Dec
19.4
7.1
39
28
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Udhampur, 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 Udhampur
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Udhampur lettuce can be grown for about 5 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 202 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.
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 Jammu and Kashmir can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Udhampur?
For polyhouse farming in Udhampur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Cold, not heat, sets the limits in Udhampur: average lows fall to 5°C in January, and nights stay at 8°C or below in December 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 38°C in June, so roof vents and a shade screen are enough. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely worth its running cost here.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 202 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.0 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 to April and September to October, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Udhampur
Based on Udhampur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are lettuce (5 months), strawberry (5 months) and tomato (4 months). Lettuce fits November to March 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 Udhampur.
Months each crop suits in Udhampur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Apr and Oct
Apr–Oct
Tomato
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Mar–Nov
Cucumber
Apr and Aug–Oct
Apr–Oct
Chilli pepper
Apr and Aug–Oct
Apr–Oct
Brinjal
Apr and Aug–Oct
Apr–Oct
Lettuce
Nov–Mar
Aug–Jun
Broccoli
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
Strawberry
Nov–Mar
Oct–Mar
Rose
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Sep–Nov
Gerbera
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Carnation
Mar and Nov
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Chrysanthemum
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Sep–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Apr–Sep
Orchids
Difficult
Apr–Sep
Lilium
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]
520 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 Udhampur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Jammu, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Udhampur with Kryzen
We have built one project in Jammu and Kashmir so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Udhampur is about 1,440 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Udhampur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Udhampur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Udhampur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Udhampur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Udhampur we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up curtains closed on cold nights. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in July, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Udhampur?
With June highs of about 38°C and 40% 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 Udhampur?
Going by the monthly climate, lettuce, tomato and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Udhampur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Udhampur, lettuce and strawberry 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 Udhampur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 1,440 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 Udhampur 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.
