Planning polyhouse farming in Shamli? Shamli is a town in Uttar Pradesh, home to about 98,000 people (GeoNames)[1], about 90 km from Delhi. This guide works from Shamli'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 Shamli
May is the hottest month in Shamli, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[2] The area gets about 985 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 291 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Shamli falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[3]
Shamli climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
20.7
5.7
47
25
Feb
24.7
9.1
45
31
Mar
31.3
14.5
37
26
Apr
38.1
21.2
27
20
May
42.3
26.5
24
36
Jun
41.5
28.7
38
115
Jul
35.8
27.0
67
291
Aug
32.8
25.3
79
270
Sep
32.1
22.5
75
143
Oct
30.8
17.4
56
15
Nov
26.5
11.9
48
4
Dec
22.1
7.3
46
9
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Shamli. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Shamli
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Shamli 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 291 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 (August 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.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Shamli?
For polyhouse farming in Shamli, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Shamli comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 30%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°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 October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 291 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.8 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 March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Shamli
Based on Shamli'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 Shamli.
Months each crop suits in Shamli
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Oct–Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Oct–Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–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–Feb
Nov–Mar
Rose
Nov
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Chrysanthemum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Apr–May and Aug–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Apr–May and Aug–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
Feb–Mar and Nov
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]
90 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] Local demand in Shamli may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Panipat, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 90 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Shamli with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Shamli is about 1,080 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Shamli
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Shamli:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Shamli: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Shamli?
Yes, with the right structure. For Shamli 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 Shamli?
With May highs of about 42°C and 24% 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 Shamli?
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 Shamli?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Shamli, 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 Shamli?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,080 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 Shamli 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.
