Planning polyhouse farming in Sardarshahar? Sardarshahar is a town in Churu district, Rajasthan, home to about 96,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 270 km from Delhi. This guide works from Sardarshahar'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 Sardarshahar
May is the hottest month in Sardarshahar, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 377 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 54%), which helps evaporative cooling but raises water use per plant. Sardarshahar sits about 236 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sardarshahar falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[4]
Sardarshahar climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.2
7.5
36
6
Feb
25.4
10.5
33
12
Mar
31.8
16.5
28
13
Apr
38.0
22.7
23
13
May
41.9
27.7
23
27
Jun
41.9
30.6
34
54
Jul
39.1
29.8
48
101
Aug
37.5
27.8
54
83
Sep
37.1
25.2
48
55
Oct
34.7
20.3
32
5
Nov
28.5
14.4
31
5
Dec
23.0
9.2
33
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sardarshahar. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Sardarshahar
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Sardarshahar 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 377 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 Sardarshahar?
For polyhouse farming in Sardarshahar, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sardarshahar comes with dry air. In April to July, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 32%. 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 February to March and November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Sardarshahar
Based on Sardarshahar's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (7 months), lettuce (7 months) and tomato (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 Sardarshahar.
Months each crop suits in Sardarshahar
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Chilli pepper
Mar and Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Carnation
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Sep–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Sep–Oct
Lilium
Dec–Jan
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[6]
270 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 Sardarshahar may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Sardarshahar with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sardarshahar is about 940 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Sardarshahar
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Sardarshahar:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Sardarshahar: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Sardarshahar?
Yes, with the right structure. For Sardarshahar 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 Sardarshahar?
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 Sardarshahar?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, lettuce and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Sardarshahar?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Sardarshahar, 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 Sardarshahar?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 940 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 Sardarshahar 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.
