Planning polyhouse farming in Pilibhit? Pilibhit is a mid-sized city in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, home to about 1.3 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 250 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 Pilibhit
May is the hottest month in Pilibhit, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] The area gets about 1,265 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 414 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Pilibhit sits about 172 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Pilibhit falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Pilibhit climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.1
7.2
52
25
Feb
25.4
10.5
47
36
Mar
32.0
15.6
37
20
Apr
38.7
22.1
26
26
May
41.7
26.6
27
43
Jun
40.8
28.6
42
162
Jul
34.1
26.8
75
414
Aug
31.8
25.6
84
296
Sep
31.2
23.5
81
206
Oct
29.9
18.9
65
22
Nov
26.0
13.3
57
4
Dec
22.0
8.6
53
11
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Pilibhit. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Pilibhit
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Pilibhit 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
Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 414 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 Pilibhit?
For polyhouse farming in Pilibhit, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Pilibhit comes with dry air. In April to June, 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 October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 414 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.6 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 Pilibhit
Based on Pilibhit's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (8 months), chilli pepper (8 months) and lettuce (8 months). Cucumber fits March to October with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Pilibhit.
Months each crop suits in Pilibhit
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Oct–Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Oct–Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–Oct
Chilli pepper
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb and Nov
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb and Nov
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Oct
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Oct
Mar–May and Jul–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.
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[6]
250 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 Pilibhit may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Bareilly, about 50 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 250 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Pilibhit with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Pilibhit is about 1,070 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Pilibhit
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Pilibhit:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Pilibhit: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Pilibhit?
Yes, with the right structure. For Pilibhit 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 Pilibhit?
With May highs of about 42°C and 27% 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 Pilibhit?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and lettuce have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Pilibhit?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Pilibhit, 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 Pilibhit?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,070 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 Pilibhit farm project
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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.
