Planning polyhouse farming in Tarikere? Tarikere is a small town in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, home to about 38,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 210 km from Bengaluru. Below we use the town's monthly temperatures, humidity and rainfall to work out which structure fits, which crops to grow and in which months, before you spend on construction.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Tarikere
April is the hottest month in Tarikere, with average daily highs of about 33°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 13°C.[3] The area gets about 2,461 mm of rain a year, most of it in May to October, peaking in July at about 651 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Tarikere sits about 697 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Tarikere falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Tarikere climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
26.3
13.4
70
1
Feb
29.5
14.7
61
3
Mar
32.7
17.6
58
17
Apr
33.0
20.1
64
40
May
30.5
20.5
74
134
Jun
26.0
19.9
86
566
Jul
24.5
19.6
90
651
Aug
24.4
19.3
91
515
Sep
25.1
18.8
90
283
Oct
25.8
18.2
87
181
Nov
25.4
16.3
82
61
Dec
25.0
14.2
77
9
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Tarikere. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Tarikere
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, chilli pepper can be grown for the whole year in Tarikere, 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 651 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 December), 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 Tarikere?
For polyhouse farming in Tarikere, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 24°C and 33°C through the year, Tarikere 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 651 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Sunlight peaks in March 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 November to April, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Tarikere
Based on Tarikere's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are chilli pepper (all year), cucumber (11 months) and brinjal (11 months). Chilli pepper fits all year in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and broccoli 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 Tarikere.
Months each crop suits in Tarikere
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
May–Feb
All year
Tomato
May–Feb
All year
Cucumber
Feb–Dec
Feb–Dec
Chilli pepper
All year
All year
Brinjal
Feb–Dec
Feb–Dec
Lettuce
Jun–Jan
All year
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Dec
Dec–Feb
Rose
Jun–Jan
All year
Gerbera
Jun–Jan
All year
Carnation
Dec
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Jun–Jan
All year
Anthurium
Jun–Nov
Mar–Nov
Orchids
Jun–Nov
Mar–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]
210 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 Tarikere may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Shivamogga, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Bengaluru is within a day's delivery, about 210 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Tarikere with Kryzen
We have built 38 projects in Karnataka so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Tarikere is about 510 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Tarikere
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Tarikere:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Tarikere: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Tarikere?
Yes, with the right structure. For Tarikere we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which polyhouse is best for Tarikere?
With April highs of about 33°C and 64% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Tarikere?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, tomato and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Tarikere?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Tarikere, chilli pepper 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 Tarikere?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 510 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 Tarikere 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.
