Planning hydroponic farm construction in Bahraich? Bahraich is a mid-sized city in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, home to about 1.9 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 450 km from Delhi. This guide works from Bahraich'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 Bahraich
May is the hottest month in Bahraich, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] The area gets about 1,156 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 370 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Bahraich sits about 126 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Bahraich falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]
Bahraich climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.0
7.4
51
21
Feb
26.6
11.1
45
25
Mar
33.2
16.3
34
17
Apr
39.3
22.9
25
16
May
41.6
27.0
29
49
Jun
40.2
28.8
45
167
Jul
34.2
26.9
75
370
Aug
32.6
25.8
82
272
Sep
31.8
24.1
80
175
Oct
30.8
19.5
67
34
Nov
27.1
13.8
57
3
Dec
22.9
8.9
53
7
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Bahraich. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Bahraich?
For hydroponic farm construction in Bahraich, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Bahraich comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 33%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°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 October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 370 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May 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 to March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Bahraich
Based on Bahraich's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are mint (10 months), coriander (9 months) and basil (9 months). Mint fits February to May and July to December with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Bahraich.
Months each crop suits in Bahraich
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
Spinach
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
Coriander
Nov–Feb
Aug–Apr
Parsley
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
Basil
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Mint
Feb and Sep–Dec
Feb–May and Jul–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Oct–Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Capsicum
Oct–Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–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.
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[4]
450 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Uttar Pradesh spent an average of ₹5,474 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[4] Bahraich 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 Bahraich with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Bahraich is about 1,070 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Bahraich
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Bahraich:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Bahraich: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Bahraich?
Yes, with the right structure. For Bahraich 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 Bahraich?
With May highs of about 42°C and 29% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Bahraich?
Going by the monthly climate, mint, coriander and basil have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Bahraich?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,070 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Uttar Pradesh 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 Bahraich 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.
