Planning polyhouse farming in Arsikere? Arsikere is a town in Hassan district, Karnataka, home to about 53,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 150 km from Bengaluru. We have used the monthly climate for Arsikere 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 Arsikere
April is the hottest month in Arsikere, with average daily highs of about 35°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 14°C.[3] The area gets about 1,138 mm of rain a year, most of it in May to October, peaking in July at about 234 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Arsikere sits about 806 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Arsikere falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Arsikere climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
29.1
13.6
58
1
Feb
32.2
15.6
46
4
Mar
34.9
19.1
42
18
Apr
35.0
21.6
52
46
May
32.4
21.0
67
106
Jun
28.1
19.8
79
188
Jul
26.7
19.2
82
234
Aug
26.5
18.9
84
199
Sep
26.8
18.6
84
156
Oct
27.1
18.1
82
130
Nov
26.7
16.0
78
47
Dec
27.0
13.8
71
9
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Arsikere. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Arsikere
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for 10 months a year in Arsikere, 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 234 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 (June to November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Karnataka can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Arsikere?
For polyhouse farming in Arsikere, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 27°C and 35°C through the year, Arsikere suits a naturally ventilated polyhouse for most crops. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely needed; spend the budget on good ventilation, insect net and a shade screen. Plan for heavy rain in July (about 234 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.7 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 November to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Arsikere
Based on Arsikere's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (10 months), chilli pepper (10 months) and brinjal (10 months). Cucumber fits May to February in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and carnation 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 Arsikere.
Months each crop suits in Arsikere
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jun–Jan
All year
Tomato
Jun–Jan
All year
Cucumber
May–Feb
All year
Chilli pepper
May–Feb
All year
Brinjal
May–Feb
All year
Lettuce
Jul–Dec
All year
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Rose
Jul–Dec
May–Mar
Gerbera
Jul–Dec
All year
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Jul–Dec
May–Mar
Anthurium
Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Orchids
Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
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.
₹8,169Spending per person per month, urban Karnataka, 2023–24[6]
150 kmto Bengaluru, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Karnataka spent an average of ₹8,169 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Arsikere may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Bengaluru is within a day's delivery, about 150 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Arsikere with Kryzen
We have built 38 projects in Karnataka so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Arsikere is about 580 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Arsikere
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Arsikere:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Arsikere: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Arsikere?
Yes, with the right structure. For Arsikere we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which polyhouse is best for Arsikere?
With April highs of about 35°C and 52% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Arsikere?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, tomato and cucumber have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Arsikere?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Arsikere, 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 Arsikere?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 580 km away, and we have built 38 projects in Karnataka.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Karnataka?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Karnataka 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 Arsikere 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.
