Planning polyhouse farming in Ozar? Ozar is a town in Nashik district, Maharashtra, home to about 51,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 160 km from Mumbai. This guide works from Ozar'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 Ozar
April is the hottest month in Ozar, with average daily highs of about 38°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 12°C.[3] 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. Ozar sits about 563 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Ozar falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Ozar 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 Ozar. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Ozar
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Ozar, 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.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Ozar?
For polyhouse farming in Ozar, 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 Ozar
Based on Ozar'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 Ozar.
Months each crop suits in Ozar
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[6]
160 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.[6] Local demand in Ozar may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Nashik, about 20 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Mumbai is within a day's delivery, about 160 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Ozar with Kryzen
We have built 95 projects in Maharashtra so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Ozar is close to our Nashik warehouse, so materials and our team are nearby.
Towns near Ozar
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Ozar:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Ozar: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Ozar?
Yes, with the right structure. For Ozar 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 Ozar?
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 Ozar?
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 Ozar?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Ozar, 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 Ozar?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 20 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 Ozar 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.
