Crops · Flowers · Protected cultivation
Lilium cultivation in polyhouse and hydroponics
Grow tall, fragrant lilium (lily) in a polyhouse from imported bulbs, in cocopeat troughs or crates fed by drip. Fast crops of clean, premium stems for florists and events, with a farm designed, built and supported by Kryzen.
Flowers in 70–100 days
Several crops a year
NHB subsidy crop
Why protected cultivation
Can lilium be grown in a polyhouse?
Quick answer
Yes. Lilium grows well in a polyhouse in cool and mild regions, or with cooling. Pre-cooled bulbs are planted in cocopeat troughs or crates, and stems are cut about 70–100 days later, so you can run several crops a year.
A polyhouse keeps rain off the buds and lets you plant on a timetable for festival and wedding seasons. Shade and cooling keep stems long, and clean cocopeat stops bulb rot from soil.
| Point |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | One cool season | Longer season | Several crops a year with cooling |
| Harvest | One crop a year | Two crops a year | Several 70–100 day crops a year |
| Flower quality | Short stems, damaged buds | Taller, cleaner stems | Tall stems with clean buds |
| Pests | Aphids and thrips | Insect net and traps keep pressure low | Insect net and traps keep pressure low |
| Soil diseases | Bulb 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 | ₹3–5 lakh | ₹5–8 lakh | ₹9–12 lakh |
| 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 lilium for one crop cycle, and the risks you have to fight with each way of growing.
Open field
₹3–5 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
₹9–12 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
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 lilium
Lilium grows from bulbs and needs cool roots. Cocopeat troughs or crates with drip and a support net suit it best.
Most usedTrough
Cocopeat troughs with drip and a support net; easy to replant between crops.
Cocopeat grow bags
Cocopeat bags or crates for smaller plantings.
Inside the right polyhouse
What to plant
Types of lilium grown in polyhouses
Asiatic types are upright and colourful; Oriental types are large and fragrant and sell at higher prices.
Lilium
Asiatic and Oriental lilies with tall stems and large flowers for florists, weddings and events.
Climate and feeding
Ideal growing conditions for lilium
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 lilium |
|---|---|
| Season | Best in cool months; cooling needed in hot months |
| Growing temperature | 12–25 °C; stems stay short in heat |
| Relative humidity | 70–80% |
| Feed TDS | About 800–1,000 ppm |
| Feed pH | 6.0–6.5 |
| Plant density | About 40–60 bulbs per m², by bulb size |
| Planting material | Imported pre-cooled bulbs |
| Growing system | Cocopeat troughs or crates with drip |
Crop cycle
From seedling to last harvest
One lilium crop takes about 70–100 days from planting bulbs to cutting.
- 01
Day 0
Planting
Pre-cooled bulbs are planted 10–15 cm deep in moist, cool media.
- 02
Weeks 1–3
Rooting
Stem roots form; keep the media cool and shade the crop.
- 03
Weeks 3–8
Stem growth
Stems grow fast; a support net keeps them straight.
- 04
Weeks 8–12
Buds
Buds form and colour up.
- 05
70–100 days
Cutting
Stems are cut at first colour.
- 06
After cutting
Clean-up
Bulbs are removed and the media refreshed for the next crop.
Plant protection
Common lilium 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Botrytis (grey mould) | Spots on leaves and buds | Lower humidity, good airflow |
| Bulb and root rot | Yellow, stunted plants | Clean bulbs, clean cocopeat, cool roots |
| Aphids | Distorted buds | Insect net, yellow sticky traps |
| Thrips | Streaked petals | Blue sticky traps |
| Leaf scorch | Burnt leaf edges | Steady feeding, avoid salt build-up |
Harvest and selling
Pick, grade and sell
Careful picking and grading decide the price you get.
- Cut at first colourCut stems when the lowest bud shows colour but has not opened.
- Cool quicklyMove stems to a cool room at 2–4 °C within an hour.
- Grade by budsGrade stems by length and number of buds.
- Sell with live pricesTrack rates on Price Watcher and reach buyers through Buyers Connect.
Cost and running
What a lilium farm needs
Your quotation lists every item, and our team prepares a lilium 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
Planting bulbs, netting and cutting. 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 lilium 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 lilium be grown in a polyhouse?
Yes. Lilium grows well in a polyhouse in cool and mild regions, or with cooling, from imported pre-cooled bulbs.
How long does a lilium crop take?
About 70–100 days from planting bulbs to cutting, so several crops a year are possible.
Can lilium bulbs be reused?
Usually not for cut flowers; new pre-cooled bulbs give the best stems.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse lilium?
Lilium 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 lilium make per acre?
Expected revenue per acre for one crop cycle is about ₹3–5 lakh in open field, ₹5–8 lakh in a polyhouse with soil-based growing and ₹9–12 lakh in a polyhouse with hydroponics. It depends on variety, season, market price and how well the crop is managed.
Where can I sell lilium?
To florists, wedding and event planners and flower markets. Use Buyers Connect to reach buyers.
Talk to our team
Plan your lilium farm with us
Tell us your land, water and market. We’ll suggest the right polyhouse and growing system for lilium and share a detailed quotation.