Planning hydroponic farm construction in Deesa? Deesa is a mid-sized city in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, home to about 1.1 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 140 km from Ahmedabad. Below we use the town's monthly temperatures, humidity and rainfall to work out which structure fits, which crops to grow and in which months, before you spend on construction.
Climate for hydroponic farm construction in Deesa
May is the hottest month in Deesa, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 10°C.[3] The area gets about 529 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 184 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Deesa sits about 117 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Deesa falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Deesa climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
26.8
10.2
29
1
Feb
30.5
13.3
26
2
Mar
35.7
18.5
24
3
Apr
40.4
23.3
26
3
May
42.6
26.5
36
7
Jun
40.2
28.2
49
52
Jul
35.8
26.5
66
179
Aug
33.3
24.9
75
184
Sep
34.1
23.8
69
84
Oct
35.3
20.8
46
7
Nov
32.0
16.5
35
5
Dec
27.9
11.9
32
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Deesa. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Deesa?
For hydroponic farm construction in Deesa, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Deesa comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 37%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May afternoon down to roughly 32°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 December and costs less to run.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.5 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 November to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Deesa
Based on Deesa's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (11 months), mint (11 months) and coriander (10 months). Basil fits February to December with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Deesa.
Months each crop suits in Deesa
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Dec–Jan
Oct–Apr
Spinach
Dec–Jan
Oct–Apr
Coriander
Dec–Jan
Jul–Apr
Parsley
Dec–Jan
Oct–Apr
Basil
Feb, Aug and Nov–Dec
Feb–Dec
Mint
Nov–Feb
Jul–May
Cucumber
Aug and Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Dec–Feb
Aug–Apr
Capsicum
Feb and Dec
Feb–May and Jul–Dec
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–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.
₹7,198Spending per person per month, urban Gujarat, 2023–24[5]
140 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Gujarat spent an average of ₹7,198 per person per month in 2023–24, close to the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Deesa may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. For premium salad and herb buyers, Ahmedabad is within a day's delivery, about 140 km away.
Hydroponic farm construction in Deesa with Kryzen
We have built 12 projects in Gujarat so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Deesa is about 500 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Deesa
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Deesa:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Deesa: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Deesa?
Yes, with the right structure. For Deesa 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 Deesa?
With May highs of about 43°C and 36% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Deesa?
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 Deesa?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 500 km away, and we have built 12 projects in Gujarat.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Gujarat?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Gujarat 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 Deesa 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.
