Planning polyhouse farming in Nangal? Nangal is a town in Rupnagar district, Punjab, home to about 48,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 320 km from Delhi. This guide works from Nangal'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 Nangal
June is the hottest month in Nangal, with average daily highs of about 40°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] The area gets about 978 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in August at about 254 mm. Nangal sits about 326 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nangal falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Nangal climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
18.4
7.3
45
37
Feb
21.9
9.9
46
45
Mar
27.9
14.6
41
45
Apr
34.4
20.3
33
29
May
39.6
25.2
26
33
Jun
40.0
27.7
36
113
Jul
35.7
26.9
61
249
Aug
32.9
25.4
72
254
Sep
31.8
22.9
66
139
Oct
29.8
18.3
48
11
Nov
24.9
13.4
41
8
Dec
20.2
9.2
41
15
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nangal. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Nangal
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Nangal tomato can be grown for about 8 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 254 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.
4
Less pesticides
Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Punjab can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Nangal?
For polyhouse farming in Nangal, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Nangal comes with dry air. In May to June, average highs reach 40°C while average humidity is only about 31%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°C June afternoon down to roughly 30°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, which keeps herbs and vine crops going; lettuce will still struggle in the hottest weeks. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from March and October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in August (about 254 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.1 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 March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Nangal
Based on Nangal's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are tomato (8 months), cucumber (8 months) and chilli pepper (8 months). Tomato fits February to May and August to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Nangal.
Months each crop suits in Nangal
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Feb–May and Aug–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–Oct
Chilli pepper
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lettuce
Nov–Mar
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Nov–Feb
Nov–Mar
Rose
Feb–Mar and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb–Mar and Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb–Mar and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Oct
Apr–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Oct
Apr–May and Jul–Oct
Lilium
Feb and Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
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.
₹7,383Spending per person per month, urban Punjab, 2023–24[6]
320 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Punjab spent an average of ₹7,383 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Nangal may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Hoshiarpur, about 50 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Nangal with Kryzen
We have built 4 projects in Punjab so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nangal is about 1,280 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Nangal
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nangal:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Nangal: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Nangal?
Yes, with the right structure. For Nangal we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to August, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Nangal?
With June highs of about 40°C and 36% 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 Nangal?
Going by the monthly climate, tomato, cucumber and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Nangal?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Nangal, tomato and cucumber 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 Nangal?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,280 km away, and we have built 4 projects in Punjab.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Punjab?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Punjab 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 Nangal 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.
