Planning hydroponic farm construction in Ajmer? Ajmer is a large city in Ajmer district, Rajasthan, home to about 5.4 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 350 km from Delhi. This guide works from Ajmer's own monthly climate to suggest the protected structure, the hydroponic system and the crops to start with, and the months each crop is likely to do well.
Climate for hydroponic farm construction in Ajmer
May is the hottest month in Ajmer, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] Rain is scarce: about 462 mm a year. Water for the farm will come from a borewell, well, tanker or municipal supply, so test its salts (EC) and hardness before choosing the system. Ajmer sits about 486 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Ajmer falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[3]
Ajmer climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.1
6.9
35
3
Feb
27.0
10.0
30
7
Mar
32.8
15.9
25
7
Apr
38.4
21.9
21
8
May
41.4
26.5
26
18
Jun
40.1
28.1
42
57
Jul
35.8
26.0
63
140
Aug
33.4
24.1
73
148
Sep
34.0
22.3
65
58
Oct
33.7
18.5
42
10
Nov
29.3
13.5
35
4
Dec
24.8
8.7
33
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Ajmer. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Ajmer?
For hydroponic farm construction in Ajmer, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Ajmer comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 30%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°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 November and costs less to run.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.3 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 September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Ajmer
Based on Ajmer's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are coriander (11 months), mint (10 months) and basil (9 months). Coriander fits July to May with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Ajmer.
Months each crop suits in Ajmer
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Spinach
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Coriander
Nov–Feb
Jul–May
Parsley
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Basil
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Mint
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–May and Jul–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Aug–Nov
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–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.
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[4]
350 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Rajasthan spent an average of ₹6,640 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[4] Ajmer is large enough for steady local sales to restaurants, hotels and fruit-and-vegetable retailers. Start with a farm size that matches the orders you can confirm.
Hydroponic farm construction in Ajmer with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Ajmer is about 720 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Ajmer
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Ajmer:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Ajmer: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Ajmer?
Yes, with the right structure. For Ajmer we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Ajmer?
With May highs of about 41°C and 26% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Ajmer?
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 Ajmer?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 720 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Rajasthan.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Rajasthan?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Rajasthan 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 Ajmer 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.
