Planning polyhouse farming in Jaipur? Jaipur is a city of about 30.7 lakh people (Census 2011) in Jaipur district, Rajasthan[1], about 230 km from Delhi. 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 Jaipur
May is the hottest month in Jaipur, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] The area gets about 524 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 172 mm. Jaipur sits about 431 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Jaipur falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[3]
Jaipur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.3
6.8
36
5
Feb
26.3
9.8
32
10
Mar
32.3
15.5
27
10
Apr
38.3
21.9
21
10
May
41.6
26.8
23
18
Jun
40.5
28.7
38
61
Jul
35.8
26.5
62
158
Aug
33.1
24.5
73
172
Sep
33.7
22.5
64
63
Oct
33.1
18.5
43
10
Nov
28.5
13.7
35
4
Dec
23.9
8.7
35
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Jaipur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Jaipur
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Jaipur 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
With only about 524 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, so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Rajasthan can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Jaipur?
For polyhouse farming in Jaipur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Jaipur comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 27%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°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 November and costs less to run.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.2 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 September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Jaipur
Based on Jaipur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), chilli pepper (8 months) and brinjal (8 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Jaipur.
Months each crop suits in Jaipur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Aug–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Rose
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lilium
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.
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[5]
230 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Rajasthan spent an average of ₹6,640 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] A city of this size has hotels, restaurants, modern retail and quick-commerce stores within its own limits, so most harvests can be sold locally. Line up two or three buyers before planting and agree on grade and delivery days.
Polyhouse farming in Jaipur with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Jaipur is about 780 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Jaipur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Jaipur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Jaipur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Jaipur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Jaipur 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 Jaipur?
With May highs of about 42°C and 23% 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 Jaipur?
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 Jaipur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Jaipur, 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 Jaipur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 780 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Rajasthan.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Rajasthan?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Rajasthan 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 Jaipur 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.
