Planning polyhouse farming in Nashik? Nashik is a city of about 14.9 lakh people (Census 2011) in Nashik district, Maharashtra[1], about 140 km from Mumbai. 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 Nashik
April is the hottest month in Nashik, with average daily highs of about 38°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 12°C.[2] The area gets about 1,642 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 516 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to October, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Nashik sits about 660 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nashik falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Nashik climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
29.1
12.3
39
1
Feb
32.1
14.6
33
3
Mar
35.4
17.7
32
5
Apr
38.1
20.3
38
4
May
37.2
21.8
53
12
Jun
30.5
22.5
78
315
Jul
26.7
21.8
90
516
Aug
26.1
21.1
91
407
Sep
27.0
20.4
89
283
Oct
28.2
18.1
76
73
Nov
28.4
15.2
64
19
Dec
28.5
13.1
49
4
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nashik. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Nashik
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Nashik, 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 516 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 October), 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.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Nashik?
For polyhouse farming in Nashik, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in March to May, with moderate humidity of about 41%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 38°C April afternoon down to roughly 29°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. Capsicum, cucumber and tomato do well in a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen. If you want one structure, decide by crop: greens all year point to Fan & Pad; vine crops point to a naturally ventilated house.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 516 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.3 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 Nashik
Based on Nashik'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 Nashik.
Months each crop suits in Nashik
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jun–Jan
All year
Tomato
Jun–Jan
All year
Cucumber
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Jun–Feb
All year
Brinjal
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Jul–Sep
Jun–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Rose
Aug–Sep
Aug–Apr
Gerbera
Jul–Sep
Jun–Apr
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Aug–Sep
Aug–Apr
Anthurium
Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Orchids
Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
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.
₹7,415Spending per person per month, urban Maharashtra, 2023–24[5]
140 kmto Mumbai, 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.[5] A city of this size has hotels, restaurants, modern retail and quick-commerce stores within its own limits, so most harvests can be sold locally. Line up two or three buyers before planting and agree on grade and delivery days.
Polyhouse farming in Nashik with Kryzen
We have built 95 projects in Maharashtra so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nashik is close to our Nashik warehouse, so materials and our team are nearby.
Towns near Nashik
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nashik:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Nashik: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Nashik?
Yes, with the right structure. For Nashik we would plan Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Nashik?
With April highs of about 38°C and 38% average humidity in that month, we would start with Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Nashik?
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 Nashik?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Nashik, 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 Nashik?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 5 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 Nashik 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.
