Planning polyhouse farming in Kendrapara? Kendrapara is a town in Kendrapara district, Odisha, home to about 47,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 310 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 Kendrapara
April is the hottest month in Kendrapara, with average daily highs of about 39°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 14°C.[3] The area gets about 1,636 mm of rain a year, most of it in May to October, peaking in August at about 334 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Kendrapara sits about 13 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Kendrapara falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Kendrapara climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
26.8
13.7
67
12
Feb
31.2
17.2
63
18
Mar
35.8
21.6
60
26
Apr
38.5
24.7
60
53
May
36.9
26.4
68
128
Jun
33.0
26.7
79
226
Jul
30.8
25.8
87
332
Aug
30.1
25.5
89
334
Sep
29.9
25.0
90
294
Oct
29.6
22.8
84
174
Nov
27.6
17.9
79
29
Dec
25.9
14.3
72
10
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Kendrapara. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Kendrapara
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Kendrapara cucumber can be grown for about 9 months a year under cover, longer than in the open field.
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 August's 334 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 November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Odisha can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Kendrapara?
For polyhouse farming in Kendrapara, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. In Kendrapara the heat comes with humidity: during March to June average humidity is about 67%. Wet pads cool much less in humid air: on a typical April afternoon they would only bring 39°C down to about 34°C. So we usually start with a tall naturally ventilated polyhouse with wide roof vents, insect net and a shade screen. A Fan & Pad polyhouse still makes sense if buyers need lettuce through the hottest months, but expect a smaller temperature drop than in dry inland towns.
Plan for heavy rain in August (about 334 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. A nethouse, the lowest-cost option, can grow hardy crops in November to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Kendrapara
Based on Kendrapara's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), chilli pepper (9 months) and brinjal (9 months). Cucumber fits June to February in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and carnation are hard to time here, so we would leave them out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Kendrapara.
Months each crop suits in Kendrapara
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jul–Jan
Jul–Mar
Tomato
Aug–Jan
Aug–Mar
Cucumber
Jun–Feb
All year
Chilli pepper
Jun–Feb
All year
Brinjal
Jun–Feb
All year
Lettuce
Nov–Jan
Oct–Feb
Broccoli
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Rose
Nov–Jan
Nov–Feb
Gerbera
Nov–Jan
Oct–Feb
Carnation
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Chrysanthemum
Nov–Jan
Nov–Feb
Anthurium
Sep–Nov
Feb–Mar and Jun–Nov
Orchids
Sep–Nov
Feb–Mar and Jun–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
Dec–Jan
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.
₹5,925Spending per person per month, urban Odisha, 2023–24[6]
310 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Odisha spent an average of ₹5,925 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Kendrapara may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Cuttack, about 60 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Kendrapara with Kryzen
Kendrapara is about 1,160 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Kendrapara
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Kendrapara:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Kendrapara: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Kendrapara?
Yes, with the right structure. For Kendrapara we would plan a tall naturally ventilated polyhouse with wide vents and insect net. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in March to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Kendrapara?
With April highs of about 39°C and 60% average humidity in that month, we would start with a tall naturally ventilated polyhouse with wide vents and insect net.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Kendrapara?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and brinjal have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Kendrapara?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Kendrapara, cucumber and chilli pepper 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 Kendrapara?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,160 km away.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Odisha?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Odisha 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 Kendrapara 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.
