Planning polyhouse farming in Kalaburagi? Kalaburagi is a large city in Kalaburgi district, Karnataka, home to about 5.4 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 170 km from Hyderabad. This guide works from Kalaburagi'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 Kalaburagi
May is the hottest month in Kalaburagi, with average daily highs of about 40°C. December has the coolest nights, averaging 14°C.[3] The area gets about 769 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in September at about 173 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to October, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Kalaburagi sits about 454 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Kalaburagi falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Kalaburagi climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
31.1
14.4
42
4
Feb
34.4
17.4
33
3
Mar
37.7
21.3
29
16
Apr
40.0
25.1
31
23
May
40.4
26.6
36
38
Jun
33.6
23.4
64
112
Jul
31.1
22.0
73
146
Aug
30.1
21.4
77
158
Sep
29.6
21.1
80
173
Oct
29.4
19.0
76
80
Nov
29.4
15.8
66
14
Dec
29.7
13.8
53
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Kalaburagi. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Kalaburagi
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for the whole year in Kalaburagi, 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 September's 173 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 to October), 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 Kalaburagi?
For polyhouse farming in Kalaburagi, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Kalaburagi comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 40°C while average humidity is only about 34%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°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 August to December and costs less to run.
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 October to January, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Kalaburagi
Based on Kalaburagi's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (all year), chilli pepper (all year) and brinjal (all year). Cucumber fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. Strawberry is hard to time here, so we would leave it out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Kalaburagi.
Months each crop suits in Kalaburagi
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Aug–Dec
Jun–Apr
Tomato
Aug–Dec
Jun–Apr
Cucumber
Jun–Jan
All year
Chilli pepper
Jul–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jul–Jan
All year
Lettuce
Difficult
Jun–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Rose
Difficult
Aug–Mar
Gerbera
Difficult
Jun–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Aug–Mar
Anthurium
Sep–Nov
Feb–Nov
Orchids
Sep–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
Dec–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]
170 kmto Hyderabad, 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] Kalaburagi is large enough for steady local sales to restaurants, hotels and fruit-and-vegetable retailers. Start with a farm size that matches the orders you can confirm. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Hyderabad is within a day's delivery, about 170 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Kalaburagi with Kryzen
We have built 38 projects in Karnataka so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Kalaburagi is about 320 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Kalaburagi
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Kalaburagi:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Kalaburagi: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Kalaburagi?
Yes, with the right structure. For Kalaburagi we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to May, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Kalaburagi?
With May highs of about 40°C and 36% 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 Kalaburagi?
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 Kalaburagi?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Kalaburagi, 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 Kalaburagi?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 320 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 Kalaburagi 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.
