Planning polyhouse farming in Lunglei? Lunglei is a town in Lunglei district, Mizoram, home to about 57,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 450 km from Kolkata. 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 Lunglei
April is the hottest month in Lunglei, with average daily highs of about 29°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 2,308 mm of rain a year, most of it in April to October, peaking in July at about 525 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in May to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Lunglei sits about 722 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Lunglei falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Lunglei climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
20.2
7.9
62
8
Feb
23.6
10.6
54
15
Mar
27.5
14.8
53
38
Apr
28.8
18.1
64
123
May
27.4
19.9
76
275
Jun
25.9
20.5
85
440
Jul
25.4
20.3
88
525
Aug
25.5
20.3
88
375
Sep
25.2
20.1
87
281
Oct
24.5
18.6
84
178
Nov
22.5
14.0
79
38
Dec
20.1
9.7
73
12
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Lunglei, adjusted for the town's elevation[5]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Lunglei
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, tomato can be grown for 11 months a year in Lunglei, 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 525 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 (May to November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Mizoram can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[6]
Which polyhouse suits Lunglei?
For polyhouse farming in Lunglei, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 20°C and 29°C through the year, Lunglei suits a naturally ventilated polyhouse for most crops. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely needed; spend the budget on good ventilation, insect net and a shade screen. Plan for heavy rain in July (about 525 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Based on Lunglei's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are tomato (11 months), lettuce (11 months) and rose (10 months). Tomato fits February to December in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Lunglei.
Months each crop suits in Lunglei
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
Capsicum
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb–Dec
Cucumber
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Mar–Nov
Brinjal
Mar–Nov
Lettuce
May–Mar
Broccoli
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb–Mar and May–Dec
Gerbera
Feb–Mar and May–Dec
Carnation
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Feb–Mar and May–Dec
Anthurium
Apr–Oct
Orchids
Apr–Oct
Lilium
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.
₹8,709Spending per person per month, urban Mizoram, 2023–24[7]
450 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Mizoram spent an average of ₹8,709 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[7] Local demand in Lunglei may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Lunglei with Kryzen
Lunglei is about 1,830 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Lunglei
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Lunglei:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Lunglei: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Lunglei?
Yes, with the right structure. For Lunglei we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which polyhouse is best for Lunglei?
With April highs of about 29°C and 64% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Lunglei?
Going by the monthly climate, lettuce, tomato and rose have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Lunglei?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Lunglei, tomato 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 Lunglei?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,830 km away.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Mizoram?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Mizoram 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 Lunglei 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.
