Planning polyhouse farming in Agra? Agra is a city of about 15.9 lakh people (Census 2011) in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh[1], about 180 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 Agra
May is the hottest month in Agra, with average daily highs of about 44°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] The area gets about 627 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are July to August, peaking in July at about 185 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Agra sits about 171 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Agra falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[3]
Agra climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.9
6.9
42
13
Feb
27.4
10.2
37
12
Mar
34.0
16.2
28
11
Apr
40.3
23.1
21
9
May
43.8
28.6
21
18
Jun
42.5
30.8
35
69
Jul
36.5
28.1
63
185
Aug
33.9
26.1
75
181
Sep
33.9
23.8
70
97
Oct
33.1
19.1
52
21
Nov
28.8
13.5
43
5
Dec
24.2
8.7
41
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Agra. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Agra
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Agra cucumber can be grown for about 8 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 627 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 Uttar Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Agra?
For polyhouse farming in Agra, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Agra comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 44°C while average humidity is only about 26%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 44°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 6.7 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 Agra
Based on Agra's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (8 months), lettuce (7 months) and capsicum (6 months). Cucumber fits March to May and July to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Agra.
Months each crop suits in Agra
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Chilli pepper
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Brinjal
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–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–Apr and Aug–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Aug–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.
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
180 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Uttar Pradesh spent an average of ₹5,474 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 Agra with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Agra is about 860 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Agra
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Agra:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Agra: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Agra?
Yes, with the right structure. For Agra 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 Agra?
With May highs of about 44°C and 21% 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 Agra?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, lettuce and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Agra?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Agra, 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 Agra?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 860 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Uttar Pradesh 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 Agra 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.
