Planning polyhouse farming in Sangaria? Sangaria is a small town in Rajasthan, home to about 39,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 300 km from Delhi. This guide works from Sangaria'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 Sangaria
May is the hottest month in Sangaria, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 381 mm a year. Water for the farm will come from a borewell, well, tanker or municipal supply, so test its salts (EC) and hardness before choosing the system. The air is dry for most of the year (average humidity peaks at 53%), which helps evaporative cooling but raises water use per plant. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sangaria falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[4]
Sangaria climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
20.8
6.0
40
11
Feb
24.9
8.8
40
16
Mar
31.7
14.8
34
19
Apr
38.4
21.4
26
13
May
43.1
27.4
22
20
Jun
43.1
30.6
32
53
Jul
40.3
29.8
48
88
Aug
38.8
28.0
53
76
Sep
37.5
24.6
50
66
Oct
34.8
19.4
34
4
Nov
28.6
13.5
31
10
Dec
22.9
8.1
34
5
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sangaria. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Sangaria
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Sangaria cucumber can be grown for about 7 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 381 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.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Sangaria?
For polyhouse farming in Sangaria, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sangaria comes with dry air. In April to August, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 36%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May afternoon down to roughly 31°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 6.8 kWh per m² a day, so add a shade screen for leafy greens in the brightest months.
Crops for Sangaria
Based on Sangaria's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (7 months), lettuce (7 months) and chilli pepper (6 months). Cucumber fits March to May and August to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Sangaria.
Months each crop suits in Sangaria
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Tomato
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Chilli pepper
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Sep–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Sep–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Rose
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Carnation
Feb and Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Apr–May and Sep–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Apr–May and Sep–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[6]
300 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 Sangaria may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Sri Ganganagar, about 60 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Sangaria with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sangaria is about 1,090 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Sangaria
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Sangaria:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Sangaria: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Sangaria?
Yes, with the right structure. For Sangaria 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 Sangaria?
With May highs of about 43°C and 22% 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 Sangaria?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, lettuce and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Sangaria?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Sangaria, cucumber and lettuce 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 Sangaria?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 1,090 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 Sangaria 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.
