Planning polyhouse farming in Malpura? Malpura is a small town in Tonk district, Rajasthan, home to about 36,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 320 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Malpura 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 Malpura
May is the hottest month in Malpura, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] The area gets about 562 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 188 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Malpura sits about 332 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Malpura falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Malpura climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.2
7.0
37
5
Feb
27.4
10.1
32
8
Mar
33.3
15.9
26
9
Apr
39.3
22.4
21
8
May
42.5
27.4
23
16
Jun
40.9
29.0
39
65
Jul
35.8
26.5
64
174
Aug
33.1
24.6
75
188
Sep
33.7
22.6
67
70
Oct
33.5
18.6
46
11
Nov
29.2
13.9
38
5
Dec
24.7
8.9
36
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Malpura. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Malpura
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Malpura 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 562 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 (August), 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.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Malpura?
For polyhouse farming in Malpura, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Malpura comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 28%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May 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 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 February to March and September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Malpura
Based on Malpura'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 Malpura.
Months each crop suits in Malpura
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
Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb
Feb–Apr and Oct–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
Difficult
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[6]
320 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.[6] Local demand in Malpura may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Tonk, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Malpura with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Malpura is about 710 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Malpura
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Malpura:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Malpura: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Malpura?
Yes, with the right structure. For Malpura we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Malpura?
With May highs of about 43°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 Malpura?
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 Malpura?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Malpura, 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 Malpura?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 710 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 Malpura 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.
