Planning polyhouse farming in Pakaur? Pakaur is a town in Pakur district, Jharkhand, home to about 46,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 240 km from Kolkata. This guide works from Pakaur'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 Pakaur
April is the hottest month in Pakaur, with average daily highs of about 39°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 10°C.[3] The area gets about 1,271 mm of rain a year, most of it in May to October, peaking in July at about 267 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Pakaur falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Pakaur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.8
9.6
57
7
Feb
28.9
13.7
47
11
Mar
35.0
19.0
38
22
Apr
38.7
23.9
44
65
May
38.2
26.5
57
135
Jun
35.1
27.0
73
198
Jul
32.1
26.2
85
267
Aug
31.6
25.9
87
220
Sep
30.8
25.1
87
215
Oct
29.7
21.9
81
118
Nov
27.1
16.1
75
8
Dec
23.8
11.2
68
5
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Pakaur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Pakaur
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for 10 months a year in Pakaur, 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 267 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 November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Jharkhand can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Pakaur?
For polyhouse farming in Pakaur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Pakaur comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 39°C while average humidity is only about 51%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 39°C April afternoon down to roughly 31°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 February and September to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 267 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Crops for Pakaur
Based on Pakaur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (10 months), chilli pepper (10 months) and brinjal (10 months). Cucumber fits February to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Pakaur.
Months each crop suits in Pakaur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Sep–Nov
Feb–May and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Sep–Feb
Sep–Apr
Cucumber
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Brinjal
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Nov–Jan
Oct–Mar
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Dec–Feb
Rose
Nov–Jan
Nov–Mar
Gerbera
Nov–Jan
Oct–Mar
Carnation
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Nov–Jan
Nov–Mar
Anthurium
Oct–Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Orchids
Oct–Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Lilium
Dec–Jan
Nov–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.
₹5,455Spending per person per month, urban Jharkhand, 2023–24[6]
240 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Jharkhand spent an average of ₹5,455 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Pakaur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. English Bazar, about 50 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Kolkata is within a day's delivery, about 240 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Pakaur with Kryzen
We have built 2 projects in Jharkhand so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Pakaur is about 1,390 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Pakaur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Pakaur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Pakaur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Pakaur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Pakaur we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Pakaur?
With April highs of about 39°C and 44% 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 Pakaur?
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 Pakaur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Pakaur, 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 Pakaur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,390 km away, and we have built 2 projects in Jharkhand.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Jharkhand?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Jharkhand 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 Pakaur 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.
