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Hydroponic Farm Construction in Aurangabad

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a hydroponic farm in Aurangabad, with Fan & Pad cooling for dry summer heat.

Sudhir Devkar, founder of Kryzen Biotech

By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 5 min read

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

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Aurangabad? Aurangabad is a mid-sized city in Aurangabad district, Bihar, home to about 1 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 470 km from Kolkata. We have used the monthly climate for Aurangabad 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 Aurangabad

May is the hottest month in Aurangabad, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[2] The area gets about 1,000 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 279 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Aurangabad sits about 108 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Aurangabad falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]

Aurangabad climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan23.78.64913
Feb28.812.24214
Mar35.117.83111
Apr40.824.22412
May42.728.23042
Jun39.929.548152
Jul33.926.676279
Aug32.125.784244
Sep31.224.484177
Oct30.420.27351
Nov27.514.4622
Dec24.19.8553
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Aurangabad. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]

Which greenhouse suits Aurangabad?

For hydroponic farm construction in Aurangabad, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Aurangabad comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 34%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May afternoon down to roughly 31°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 February and October to November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Plan for heavy rain in July (about 279 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.7 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 and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Aurangabad

Based on Aurangabad's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (10 months), mint (10 months) and coriander (9 months). Basil fits February to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Aurangabad.

Months each crop suits in Aurangabad

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
LettuceNov–JanSep–Apr
SpinachNov–JanSep–Apr
CorianderNov–FebAug–Apr
ParsleyNov–JanSep–Apr
BasilFeb and Jul–NovFeb–Nov
MintSep–FebJul–Apr
CucumberJul–NovMar–Nov
TomatoFeb and Oct–DecFeb–Apr and Sep–Dec
CapsicumFeb and Oct–NovFeb–Apr and Aug–Nov
StrawberryDec–JanNov–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 Aurangabad

Selling your harvest in and around Aurangabad

1 lakhPeople in Aurangabad (Census 2011)[1]
₹5,165Spending per person per month, urban Bihar, 2023–24[4]
470 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)

Urban households in Bihar spent an average of ₹5,165 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[4] Local demand in Aurangabad may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.

Hydroponic farm construction in Aurangabad with Kryzen

We have built 2 projects in Bihar so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Aurangabad is about 1,070 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Aurangabad

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

Map of Bihar

Check other locations in Bihar

We have farm planning pages for 72 towns in Bihar, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Bihar locations

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

Hydroponic farm construction in Aurangabad: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Aurangabad?

Yes, with the right structure. For Aurangabad 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 Aurangabad?

With May highs of about 43°C and 30% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Aurangabad?

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

Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Aurangabad?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,070 km away, and we have built 2 projects in Bihar.

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

Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Bihar 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 Aurangabad 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.

Sudhir Devkar

Sudhir Devkar

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. Wikipedia · Aurangabad, Bihar (opens in a new tab)
  2. NASA Langley Research Center · POWER Climatology API: long-term monthly averages (opens in a new tab)
  3. Rubel & Kottek, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna · World map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification (opens in a new tab)
  4. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (opens in a new tab)