Planning polyhouse farming in Shrigonda? Shrigonda is a small town in Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, home to about 31,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 90 km from Pune. We have used the monthly climate for Shrigonda to plan a structure, a growing system and a crop calendar, so you can compare them with your own plot and buyers.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Shrigonda
April is the hottest month in Shrigonda, with average daily highs of about 40°C. December has the coolest nights, averaging 13°C.[3] The area gets about 617 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in September at about 138 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Shrigonda sits about 561 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Shrigonda falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Shrigonda climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
30.3
13.2
41
2
Feb
33.7
16.1
32
2
Mar
37.0
19.8
28
8
Apr
39.9
23.4
29
8
May
39.9
24.2
40
21
Jun
32.9
22.8
67
107
Jul
30.1
21.7
76
117
Aug
29.6
21.0
78
119
Sep
30.1
20.7
78
138
Oct
30.5
18.7
70
75
Nov
29.8
15.5
62
18
Dec
29.3
13.1
52
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Shrigonda. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Shrigonda
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Shrigonda, 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
With only about 617 mm of rain a year here, drip irrigation under cover saves water: less is lost to evaporation and run-off than in the open field.
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 Shrigonda?
For polyhouse farming in Shrigonda, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Shrigonda comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 40°C while average humidity is only about 35%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°C April afternoon down to roughly 28°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from July to January and costs less to run.
Sunlight peaks in May 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 October to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Shrigonda
Based on Shrigonda'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 Shrigonda.
Months each crop suits in Shrigonda
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jul–Jan
All year
Tomato
Jul–Jan
All year
Cucumber
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Jun–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Difficult
Jun–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Strawberry
Difficult
Nov–Jan
Rose
Difficult
Aug–Mar
Gerbera
Difficult
Jun–Apr
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Aug–Mar
Anthurium
Aug and Nov
Feb–Nov
Orchids
Aug and Nov
Feb–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]
90 kmto Pune, 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 Shrigonda may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Ahmednagar, about 50 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Pune is within a day's delivery, about 90 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Shrigonda with Kryzen
We have built 95 projects in Maharashtra so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Shrigonda is about 90 km in a straight line from our Pune (PCMC) warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Shrigonda
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Shrigonda:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Shrigonda: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Shrigonda?
Yes, with the right structure. For Shrigonda we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Shrigonda?
With April highs of about 40°C and 29% 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 Shrigonda?
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 Shrigonda?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Shrigonda, 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 Shrigonda?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Pune (PCMC) warehouse, about 90 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 Shrigonda 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.
