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Hydroponic Farm Construction in Rangia

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a hydroponic farm in Rangia, with a naturally ventilated polyhouse for a mild climate.

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By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 4 min read

Hydroponic farm construction in Rangia: nFT flatbed hydroponic farm with lettuce, built by Kryzen

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Rangia? Rangia is a small town in Kamrup district, Assam, home to about 28,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 540 km from Kolkata. We have used the monthly climate for Rangia to plan a structure, a growing system and a crop calendar, so you can compare them with your own plot and buyers.

Climate for hydroponic farm construction in Rangia

June is the hottest month in Rangia, with average daily highs of about 32°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 10°C.[3] The area gets about 1,850 mm of rain a year, most of it in April to October, peaking in June at about 338 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Rangia sits about 39 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Rangia falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]

Rangia climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan21.510.4747
Feb24.612.86719
Mar29.216.75954
Apr31.520.866223
May32.023.674275
Jun32.425.680338
Jul31.825.984329
Aug31.725.884258
Sep30.624.685209
Oct28.721.281119
Nov25.416.38013
Dec22.412.2796
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Rangia. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Which greenhouse suits Rangia?

For hydroponic farm construction in Rangia, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 22°C and 32°C through the year, Rangia suits a naturally ventilated polyhouse for most crops. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely needed; spend the budget on good ventilation, insect net and a shade screen. Plan for heavy rain in June (about 338 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.

Protected structures to compare

A nethouse, the lowest-cost option, can grow hardy crops in February to March and November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Rangia

Based on Rangia's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (11 months), mint (11 months) and cucumber (9 months). Basil fits February to December in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Rangia.

Months each crop suits in Rangia

પાકનેચરલી વેન્ટિલેટેડ પોલીહાઉસ
લેટ્યુસNov–Feb
પાલકNov–Feb
ધાણાOct–Mar
પાર્સલેNov–Feb
બેસિલFeb–Dec
ફુદીનોJul–May
કાકડીMar–Nov
ટામેટાંSep–Mar
કેપ્સિકમFeb–Mar and Sep–Dec
સ્ટ્રોબેરીDec–Feb
Kryzen planning estimate from the monthly averages above and each crop's usual day and night temperature range. Variety, nutrient temperature and shading change the result, so confirm with a trial.

Hydroponic systems for these crops

Suggested crops for Rangia

Selling your harvest in and around Rangia

28,000People in Rangia (GeoNames)[1]
₹6,913Spending per person per month, urban Assam, 2023–24[5]
540 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)

Urban households in Assam spent an average of ₹6,913 per person per month in 2023–24, close to the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Rangia may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Guwahati, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.

Hydroponic farm construction in Rangia with Kryzen

We have built 2 projects in Assam so far (see our project map (નવા ટેબમાં ખૂલે છે)). Rangia is about 1,810 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Rangia

We also plan and build farms in these towns near Rangia:

Map of Assam

Check other locations in Assam

We have farm planning pages for 24 towns in Assam, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Assam locations

Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.

Hydroponic farm construction in Rangia: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Rangia?

Yes, with the right structure. For Rangia we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in June to September, so plan another crop for those months.

Which polyhouse is best for Rangia?

With June highs of about 32°C and 80% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Rangia?

Going by the monthly climate, coriander, mint and basil have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.

Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Rangia?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,810 km away, and we have built 2 projects in Assam.

Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Assam?

Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Assam 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 Rangia 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.

સુધીર દેવકર

સુધીર દેવકર

Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

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.

Sources

  1. GeoNames · Geographical database: populated places of India (નવા ટેબમાં ખૂલે છે)
  2. Wikipedia · Rangiya (નવા ટેબમાં ખૂલે છે)
  3. NASA Langley Research Center · POWER Climatology API: long-term monthly averages (નવા ટેબમાં ખૂલે છે)
  4. Rubel & Kottek, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna · World map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification (નવા ટેબમાં ખૂલે છે)
  5. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (નવા ટેબમાં ખૂલે છે)