Polyhouse farming · Uttar Pradesh

Polyhouse Farming in Nanpara

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a polyhouse farm in Nanpara, with Fan & Pad cooling for dry summer heat.

Sudhir Devkar, founder of Kryzen Biotech

By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 5 min read

Polyhouse farming in Nanpara: aerial view of a large protected cultivation farm with polyhouses

Planning polyhouse farming in Nanpara? Nanpara is a town in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, home to about 46,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 430 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Nanpara 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 Nanpara

May is the hottest month in Nanpara, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 1,228 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 397 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Nanpara sits about 132 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nanpara falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]

Nanpara climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan21.67.65224
Feb26.011.24630
Mar32.516.23621
Apr38.822.72619
May41.426.82957
Jun40.228.645182
Jul34.227.075397
Aug32.425.982290
Sep31.624.180164
Oct30.419.76631
Nov26.613.9574
Dec22.59.1539
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nanpara. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Advantages of protected cultivation in Nanpara

  • Year-round crops

    A polyhouse stretches the season: in Nanpara cucumber can be grown for about 9 months a year under cover, longer than in the open field.

  • 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.

  • Less water

    Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 397 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.

  • Less pesticides

    Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, and controlled ventilation helps with leaf disease in the humid months (July to September), so you spray less often.

  • 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.[5]

Which polyhouse suits Nanpara?

For polyhouse farming in Nanpara, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Nanpara comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 33%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°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 October to November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Plan for heavy rain in July (about 397 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. 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 October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Crops for Nanpara

Based on Nanpara'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 Nanpara.

Months each crop suits in Nanpara

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
CapsicumOct–NovMar–Apr and Aug–Nov
TomatoFeb and Oct–NovFeb–Apr and Sep–Nov
CucumberMar and Aug–NovMar–Nov
Chilli pepperMar and Aug–NovMar–May and Jul–Nov
BrinjalMar and Aug–NovMar–May and Jul–Nov
LettuceNov–FebSep–Apr
BroccoliDec–JanNov–Mar
StrawberryDec–JanNov–Feb
RoseFeb and NovFeb–Mar and Oct–Nov
GerberaFeb and NovFeb–Apr and Oct–Nov
CarnationDec–JanNov–Mar
ChrysanthemumFeb and NovFeb–Mar and Oct–Nov
AnthuriumDifficultMar–May and Jul–Oct
OrchidsDifficultMar–May and Jul–Oct
LiliumDec–JanNov–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.

Suggested crops for Nanpara

Selling your harvest in and around Nanpara

46,000People in Nanpara (GeoNames)[1]
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[6]
430 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.[6] Local demand in Nanpara may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Bahraich, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.

Polyhouse farming in Nanpara with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nanpara is about 1,090 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Nanpara

We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nanpara:

Map of Uttar Pradesh

Check other locations in Uttar Pradesh

We have farm planning pages for 129 towns in Uttar Pradesh, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Uttar Pradesh locations

Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.

Polyhouse farming in Nanpara: FAQs

Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Nanpara?

Yes, with the right structure. For Nanpara 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 Nanpara?

With May highs of about 41°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 Nanpara?

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 Nanpara?

It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Nanpara, 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 Nanpara?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,090 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 Nanpara 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.

Sudhir Devkar

Sudhir Devkar

Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

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.

Sources

  1. GeoNames · Geographical database: populated places of India (opens in a new tab)
  2. Wikipedia · Nanpara (opens in a new tab)
  3. NASA Langley Research Center · POWER Climatology API: long-term monthly averages (opens in a new tab)
  4. Rubel & Kottek, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna · World map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification (opens in a new tab)
  5. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare · Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) (opens in a new tab)
  6. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (opens in a new tab)