Planning polyhouse farming in Nandurbar? Nandurbar is a mid-sized city in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, home to about 1.1 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 250 km from Ahmedabad. This guide works from Nandurbar'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 Nandurbar
May is the hottest month in Nandurbar, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 12°C.[3] The area gets about 909 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 276 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Nandurbar sits about 210 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nandurbar falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Nandurbar climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
29.7
12.1
34
2
Feb
33.1
15.0
29
3
Mar
37.1
18.9
27
6
Apr
40.8
22.7
31
4
May
41.3
24.9
42
8
Jun
35.1
24.8
66
155
Jul
29.9
23.4
84
276
Aug
28.7
22.6
87
243
Sep
29.6
22.0
85
163
Oct
31.1
19.4
69
33
Nov
31.0
15.7
55
13
Dec
29.9
13.0
42
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nandurbar. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Nandurbar
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Nandurbar, 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 276 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 Maharashtra can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Nandurbar?
For polyhouse farming in Nandurbar, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Nandurbar comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 37%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°C May afternoon down to roughly 33°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 November to January and July to September and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 276 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.4 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 February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Nandurbar
Based on Nandurbar's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are capsicum (all year), tomato (all year) and chilli pepper (all year). Capsicum fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Nandurbar.
Months each crop suits in Nandurbar
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov–Jan and Jul–Sep
All year
Tomato
Nov–Jan and Jul–Sep
All year
Cucumber
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Jul–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Difficult
Jul–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Rose
Difficult
Oct–Mar
Gerbera
Difficult
Jul–Apr
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Oct–Mar
Anthurium
Jul–Sep
Mar–Apr and Jun–Nov
Orchids
Jul–Sep
Mar–Apr and Jun–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.
₹7,415Spending per person per month, urban Maharashtra, 2023–24[6]
250 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Maharashtra spent an average of ₹7,415 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Nandurbar may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Dhule, about 80 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Ahmedabad is within a day's delivery, about 250 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Nandurbar with Kryzen
We have built 95 projects in Maharashtra so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nandurbar is about 160 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Nandurbar
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nandurbar:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Nandurbar: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Nandurbar?
Yes, with the right structure. For Nandurbar we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Nandurbar?
With May highs of about 41°C and 42% 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 Nandurbar?
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 Nandurbar?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Nandurbar, capsicum and tomato 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 Nandurbar?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 160 km away, and we have built 95 projects in Maharashtra.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Maharashtra?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Maharashtra 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 Nandurbar 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.
