Crops · Flowers · Protected cultivation
Gerbera cultivation in polyhouse and hydroponics
Grow bright, long-stemmed gerbera in a polyhouse, in cocopeat grow bags fed by drip. Clean, even flowers picked all year for 2–3 years, with a farm designed, built and supported by Kryzen.
First flowers in 2–3 months
Plants yield for 2–3 years
NHB subsidy crop
Why protected cultivation
Can gerbera be grown in a polyhouse?
Quick answer
Yes. Gerbera is one of the most grown polyhouse flowers in India. Tissue-culture plants are set in cocopeat grow bags on raised beds and fed by drip. Picking starts 2–3 months after planting and goes on for 2–3 years.
A polyhouse keeps rain off the flowers, which causes petal spots and rot. Raised cocopeat bags keep the crown dry, insect net keeps out thrips and leaf miners, and drip feeds every plant the same.
| Point |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | One main season | Most of the year | All year, with cooling in hot months |
| Harvest | Short season | Most of the year | 2–3 pickings a week, all year |
| Flower quality | Short stems, spotted petals | Cleaner, longer stems | Long stems with clean, bright flowers |
| Pests | Thrips, mites, whitefly and leaf miners | Insect net and traps keep pressure low | Insect net and traps keep pressure low |
| Soil diseases | Crown rot and root rot build up in soil | Still a risk; soil disease builds up over cycles | None; clean cocopeat |
| Water and fertiliser | Flood irrigation; much is lost | Drip into soil; some is lost | Exact drip doses to every plant |
| Revenue per acre per cycle | ₹2–4 lakh | ₹5–8 lakh | ₹4–10 lakh a month |
| Setup cost | Low | Medium | Highest; see your quotation and subsidy |
Expected revenue
How much revenue to expect per acre, per cycle
Expected sales from one acre of gerbera for one crop cycle, and the risks you have to fight with each way of growing.
Open field
₹2–4 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Seasonal crop in soil, exposed to rain, heat and pests.
Risks11 risks to fight
- Insect attack
- Climate attack
- High cost of fertiliser
- High cost of water
- High cost of labour
- Cost of pesticides
- Cost of growth boosters
- Cost of land preparation
- Mulching paper
- Uneven quality
- Unpredictable quantity
Polyhouse + soil-based growing
₹5–8 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Protected crop planted in soil beds with drip irrigation.
Risks5 risks to fight
- Insect attack (avoided)
- Climate attack (avoided)
- High cost of fertiliser (avoided)
- High cost of water (avoided)
- High cost of labour
- Cost of pesticides
- Cost of growth boosters
- Cost of land preparation
- Mulching paper
- Uneven quality (avoided)
- Unpredictable quantity (avoided)
Polyhouse + hydroponics
₹4–10 lakh
per acre, per month
Protected crop in cocopeat with drip fertigation.
RisksNone of these risks
- Insect attack (avoided)
- Climate attack (avoided)
- High cost of fertiliser (avoided)
- High cost of water (avoided)
- High cost of labour (avoided)
- Cost of pesticides (avoided)
- Cost of growth boosters (avoided)
- Cost of land preparation (avoided)
- Mulching paper (avoided)
- Uneven quality (avoided)
- Unpredictable quantity (avoided)
Struck-through risks are ones that protected cultivation takes away. Revenue depends on variety, season, market price and how well the crop is managed. Our team prepares a crop projection for your farm before you build.
Where it grows
Best growing systems for gerbera
Gerbera is a low plant with a crown that rots if it stays wet. Raised cocopeat grow bags with drip suit it best.
Most usedCocopeat grow bags
Cocopeat bags on raised beds with drip; keeps the crown dry.
Trough
Long cocopeat troughs for larger plantings.
Inside the right polyhouse
What to plant
Types of gerbera grown in polyhouses
Gerbera comes in many colours; red, yellow, orange, pink and white sell most, with bicolours for events.
Gerbera
Large, bright daisy-like flowers on long stems for florists, events and bouquets.
Climate and feeding
Ideal growing conditions for gerbera
A polyhouse lets you hold these ranges for most of the year. Vents, shade nets, foggers or fan and pad cooling keep heat in check, and drip fertigation sets the feed. Values are from the Kryzen Plant Wiki.
The Kryzen Plant Wiki on alpha.kryzen.com, prepared by an experienced agronomist with more than 35 years of work and hands-on experience across 100+ crop cycles. See the Agronomy Wiki.
| Factor | Ideal range for gerbera |
|---|---|
| Season | All year in a polyhouse; cooling needed in peak summer |
| Growing temperature | 18–28 °C by day, 12–16 °C at night |
| Relative humidity | 60–75% |
| Feed TDS | About 1,000–1,200 ppm |
| Feed pH | 5.5–6.5 |
| Plant density | About 6–8 plants per m² |
| Planting material | Tissue-culture plants |
| Growing system | Cocopeat grow bags on raised beds with drip |
Crop cycle
From seedling to last harvest
A gerbera planting lasts 2–3 years, with flowers picked 2–3 times a week.
- 01
Day 0
Planting
Tissue-culture plants are set with the crown just above the media.
- 02
Weeks 1–6
Establishment
Plants root in. Early flower buds are removed so the plant grows strong.
- 03
2–3 months
First flowers
The first flowers are picked once plants have 5–6 leaves.
- 04
2–3 times a week
Picking
Flowers are pulled when the outer florets open.
- 05
Every week
Leaf removal
Old and diseased leaves are removed to keep the crown open.
- 06
After 2–3 years
Renewing
Plants are replaced when yield drops.
Plant protection
Common gerbera pests and diseases
A polyhouse with insect net, double doors and sticky traps keeps most problems out. Catch the rest early. See the Agronomy Wiki for full guides.
| Pest or disease | What you see | How to prevent it |
|---|---|---|
| Crown and root rot | Plants wilt and collapse | Raised beds, plant shallow, do not over-water |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Good airflow, avoid humidity swings |
| Thrips | Streaked, deformed petals | Blue sticky traps, double-door entry |
| Leaf miners | Winding trails in leaves | Insect net, yellow sticky traps |
| Whitefly | Sticky leaves and sooty mould | Insect net, yellow sticky traps |
| Spider mites | Speckled, dry leaves | Check leaf undersides weekly |
Harvest and selling
Pick, grade and sell
Careful picking and grading decide the price you get.
- Pull, do not cutPull the stem out from the base when 2–3 rows of disc florets have opened.
- Stand in waterStand stems in clean water at once; trim the base before packing.
- Pack with capsPack flowers with paper or plastic caps to protect the petals.
- Sell with live pricesTrack rates on Price Watcher and reach buyers through Buyers Connect.
Cost and running
What a gerbera farm needs
Your quotation lists every item, and our team prepares a gerbera crop projection for your farm before you build.
Steady power
Drip runs on a timer. We connect your generator or solar backup for long power cuts.
Good water
A water test before you start tells us how to plan the nutrient solution.
Daily EC and pH checks
Check the feed and the run-off every day and adjust the dose for the crop stage.
Trained workers
Picking, leaf cleaning and packing every few days. We train your team for 4 days at the start.
Plan your doses and your sales
Use the nutrient calculator to plan feeds for each stage. Current prices from Price Watcher go into your project report, and Buyers Connect helps you sell after harvest.
Included free
- 6 months of virtual agronomy
- 4-day training for your farm team
- Hydroponic Masterclass logins
- Farm management software
- Buyers Connect
Worth ₹1.08 lakh
Kryzen fully managed farm
Plan a managed mega farm with Kryzen
Starting at 10 acres+
Ready to invest in 10 acres or more of protected cultivation? We help you set up the farm, run it and find a market for the produce.
- We set it upSite survey, design, construction and all farm buildings.
- We run itOur agronomists and trained team manage every crop cycle.
- We find the marketBuyers for your produce through Buyers Connect.
Why you should plan it
- Up to ₹2–2.5 crore a yearIncome potential from a 10-acre managed protected cultivation farm.
- Tax-free agricultural incomeAgricultural income is exempt from income tax under Section 10(1).
- 35% project subsidySupport on the project cost under eligible government schemes.
- AIF: 3% loan interest subsidyInterest subvention on your project loan under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
- 10-year concession periodA long-term agreement for running and managing the farm.
- Build-Operate-TransferWe build the farm, operate it and transfer it to you.
Subsidy and finance
Subsidy for your gerbera polyhouse
Polyhouse projects built to National Horticulture Board (NHB) and National Horticulture Mission (NHM) norms can apply for government subsidy. A bank loan is usually part of the project, and the subsidy is paid after the project is checked.
NHB subsidy provider
Kryzen is a registered National Horticulture Board subsidy provider for all states.
NHM state subsidy provider
Enrolled with the National Horticulture Mission in Maharashtra and Karnataka for state horticulture schemes.
Project report for your bank
We prepare the detailed project report (DPR) your bank and subsidy file need, with cost, finance and profit projections.
Subsidy amounts depend on the scheme, your state and current government guidelines. The final decision is made by the government department.
How we build
From first call to first harvest
Ten steps, one team. Most projects are built in 45 to 90 days after material reaches the site.
1Free online consultation
We discuss your land, water, budget and goals on a video or phone call.
2Site inspection
Our team checks level, slope, sunlight, soil, water, power and road access.
3Design and quotation
We design for your climate and crops, and share a detailed quotation.
4Project report and finance
We prepare the DPR for your bank loan and subsidy file.
5Subsidy and loan
We help you apply for NHB or NHM subsidy and your bank loan, with the documents each office needs.
6Manufacturing
We cut, shape and quality-test the material at our factory in Satara.
7Construction
Our team builds the foundations, structure and growing systems on your land.
8Testing and handover
We test every system and hand over a working farm.
9Training and agronomy
Hands-on training for your team and 6 months of virtual agronomy support.
10Harvest management
We help you plan harvests, grading and sales, with market prices from Price Watcher and buyers through Buyers Connect.
Can gerbera be grown in a polyhouse?
Yes. Gerbera is one of the most grown polyhouse flowers in India, in cocopeat grow bags on raised beds with drip.
How long does a gerbera plant yield?
About 2–3 years, with flowers picked 2–3 times a week.
When does gerbera start flowering?
About 2–3 months after planting tissue-culture plants.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse gerbera?
Gerbera is among the flowers listed for NHB support on protected cultivation. Our team prepares the project report and subsidy file for you.
How much revenue can gerbera make per acre?
Expected revenue per acre for one crop cycle is about ₹2–4 lakh in open field, ₹5–8 lakh in a polyhouse with soil-based growing; in a polyhouse with hydroponics it is about ₹4–10 lakh a month. It depends on variety, season, market price and how well the crop is managed.
Where can I sell gerbera?
To florists, event planners and flower markets. Use Buyers Connect to reach buyers.
Talk to our team
Plan your gerbera farm with us
Tell us your land, water and market. We’ll suggest the right polyhouse and growing system for gerbera and share a detailed quotation.