Planning polyhouse farming in Tikamgarh? Tikamgarh is a town in Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, home to about 79,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 460 km from Delhi. This guide works from Tikamgarh'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 Tikamgarh
May is the hottest month in Tikamgarh, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 1,019 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 338 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Tikamgarh sits about 349 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Tikamgarh falls in the hot-summer Mediterranean zone (Csa).[4]
Tikamgarh climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
24.1
8.2
45
10
Feb
28.7
11.6
37
13
Mar
34.4
17.0
28
12
Apr
40.1
23.3
20
6
May
43.0
28.2
21
12
Jun
39.2
28.1
47
144
Jul
32.2
24.9
78
338
Aug
30.1
23.8
86
314
Sep
30.1
22.2
83
133
Oct
29.8
18.3
68
22
Nov
27.4
13.5
58
9
Dec
24.6
9.4
52
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Tikamgarh. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Tikamgarh
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Tikamgarh cucumber can be grown for about 9 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 338 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 September), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Madhya Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Tikamgarh?
For polyhouse farming in Tikamgarh, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Tikamgarh comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 29%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May 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 August to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 338 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 7.1 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 February and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Tikamgarh
Based on Tikamgarh's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), lettuce (9 months) and capsicum (8 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Tikamgarh.
Months each crop suits in Tikamgarh
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Aug–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Aug–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jul–Nov
Cucumber
Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Jul–Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Nov–Jan
Aug–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Nov
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Nov
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Oct
Mar–Apr and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Oct
Mar–Apr and Jul–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
Nov–Mar
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.
₹5,589Spending per person per month, urban Madhya Pradesh, 2023–24[6]
460 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Madhya Pradesh spent an average of ₹5,589 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Tikamgarh may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Tikamgarh with Kryzen
We have built 8 projects in Madhya Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Tikamgarh is about 650 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Tikamgarh
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Tikamgarh:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Tikamgarh: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Tikamgarh?
Yes, with the right structure. For Tikamgarh we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to July, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Tikamgarh?
With May highs of about 43°C and 21% 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 Tikamgarh?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, lettuce and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Tikamgarh?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Tikamgarh, cucumber and lettuce 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 Tikamgarh?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 650 km away, and we have built 8 projects in Madhya Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Madhya Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Madhya Pradesh 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 Tikamgarh farm project
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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.
