Planning polyhouse farming in Palia Kalan? Palia Kalan is a small town in Uttar Pradesh, home to about 39,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 330 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Palia Kalan 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 Palia Kalan
May is the hottest month in Palia Kalan, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[3] The area gets about 1,282 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 417 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Palia Kalan sits about 159 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Palia Kalan falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Palia Kalan climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.4
8.5
48
27
Feb
25.5
11.5
45
40
Mar
31.9
16.2
35
23
Apr
38.3
22.2
26
30
May
41.1
26.2
29
58
Jun
40.1
28.1
44
181
Jul
33.8
26.6
75
417
Aug
31.9
25.6
82
285
Sep
31.3
23.9
80
182
Oct
30.2
19.7
64
23
Nov
26.4
14.5
54
5
Dec
22.4
10.1
49
11
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Palia Kalan. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Palia Kalan
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Palia Kalan cucumber 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
Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 417 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.
4
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.
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.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Palia Kalan?
For polyhouse farming in Palia Kalan, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Palia Kalan 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 29°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 February and October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 417 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 Palia Kalan
Based on Palia Kalan's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), chilli pepper (9 months) and capsicum (8 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Palia Kalan.
Months each crop suits in Palia Kalan
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Oct–Nov
Feb–May and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Oct–Dec
Feb–Apr and Sep–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb–Mar and Aug–Nov
Feb–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Carnation
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–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.
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[6]
330 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 Palia Kalan may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Palia Kalan with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Palia Kalan is about 1,090 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Palia Kalan
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Palia Kalan:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Palia Kalan: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Palia Kalan?
Yes, with the right structure. For Palia Kalan 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 Palia Kalan?
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 Palia Kalan?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Palia Kalan?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Palia Kalan, 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 Palia Kalan?
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 Palia Kalan 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.
