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Hydroponic Farm Construction in Mangrol

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a hydroponic farm in Mangrol, 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 Mangrol: nFT flatbed hydroponic farm with lettuce, built by Kryzen

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Mangrol? Mangrol is a small town in Baran district, Rajasthan, home to about 25,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 370 km from Delhi. 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 Mangrol

May is the hottest month in Mangrol, with average daily highs of about 44°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 738 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in July at about 243 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Mangrol sits about 242 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Mangrol falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]

Mangrol climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan24.87.8386
Feb29.010.93210
Mar34.916.6259
Apr40.723.1206
May44.028.42111
Jun41.329.44191
Jul34.826.370243
Aug32.124.681243
Sep32.822.87594
Oct33.318.65614
Nov29.914.0458
Dec25.99.5413
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Mangrol. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Which greenhouse suits Mangrol?

For hydroponic farm construction in Mangrol, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Mangrol comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 44°C while average humidity is only about 27%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 44°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 November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Plan for heavy rain in July (about 243 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.2 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 September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Mangrol

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

Months each crop suits in Mangrol

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
LettuceDec–JanOct–Apr
SpinachDec–JanOct–Apr
CorianderNov–FebJul–Apr
ParsleyDec–JanOct–Apr
BasilAug–NovMar–Nov
MintNov–FebJul–Apr
CucumberAug–NovMar–Nov
TomatoFeb and Nov–DecFeb–Apr and Aug–Dec
CapsicumNovMar–Apr and Jul–Nov
StrawberryJanNov–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 Mangrol

Selling your harvest in and around Mangrol

25,000People in Mangrol (GeoNames)[1]
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[5]
370 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.[5] Local demand in Mangrol may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Kota, about 70 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.

Hydroponic farm construction in Mangrol with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Mangrol is about 620 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Mangrol

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

Map of Rajasthan

Check other locations in Rajasthan

We have farm planning pages for 79 towns in Rajasthan, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Rajasthan locations

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

Hydroponic farm construction in Mangrol: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Mangrol?

Yes, with the right structure. For Mangrol 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 Mangrol?

With May highs of about 44°C and 21% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Mangrol?

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 Mangrol?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 620 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 Mangrol 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. GeoNames · Geographical database: populated places of India (opens in a new tab)
  2. Wikipedia · Mangrol, Rajasthan (opens in a new tab)
  3. NASA Langley Research Center · POWER Climatology API: long-term monthly averages (opens in a new tab)
  4. Rubel & Kottek, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna · World map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification (opens in a new tab)
  5. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (opens in a new tab)