Planning polyhouse farming in Sadri? Sadri is a small town in Pali district, Rajasthan, home to about 27,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 260 km from Ahmedabad. We have used the monthly climate for Sadri 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 Sadri
May is the hottest month in Sadri, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 573 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 198 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Sadri sits about 502 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sadri falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Sadri climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
25.4
8.2
34
2
Feb
29.0
11.3
28
3
Mar
34.1
16.7
24
4
Apr
39.2
22.1
22
5
May
41.8
25.7
29
10
Jun
39.3
26.4
49
59
Jul
34.2
24.5
72
192
Aug
31.5
23.2
82
198
Sep
32.3
21.7
75
87
Oct
33.2
18.8
50
7
Nov
30.3
14.6
38
4
Dec
26.8
10.2
35
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sadri, 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 Sadri
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Sadri capsicum 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 573 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 to September), 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.[6]
Which polyhouse suits Sadri?
For polyhouse farming in Sadri, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sadri comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 33%. 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 7.4 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 and September to December, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Sadri
Based on Sadri's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are capsicum (9 months), tomato (9 months) and cucumber (9 months). Capsicum fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Sadri.
Months each crop suits in Sadri
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Jul–Dec
Cucumber
Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–Nov
Brinjal
Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Jan
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Rose
Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Dec
Feb–Apr and Sep–Dec
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
Nov–Mar
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[7]
260 kmto Ahmedabad, 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.[7] Local demand in Sadri may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Sadri with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sadri is about 580 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Sadri
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Sadri:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Sadri: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Sadri?
Yes, with the right structure. For Sadri 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 Sadri?
With May highs of about 42°C and 29% 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 Sadri?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, tomato and cucumber have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Sadri?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Sadri, capsicum and tomato 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 Sadri?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 580 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 Sadri 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.
