Planning hydroponic farm construction in Nathdwara? Nathdwara is a town in Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, home to about 42,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 250 km from Ahmedabad. This guide works from Nathdwara'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 Nathdwara
May is the hottest month in Nathdwara, with average daily highs of about 40°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] The area gets about 573 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 198 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Nathdwara sits about 585 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nathdwara falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Nathdwara climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.7
7.1
34
2
Feb
27.4
10.2
28
3
Mar
32.5
15.6
24
4
Apr
37.6
21.0
22
5
May
40.1
24.6
29
10
Jun
37.7
25.3
49
59
Jul
32.5
23.4
72
192
Aug
29.8
22.1
82
198
Sep
30.7
20.6
75
87
Oct
31.6
17.7
50
7
Nov
28.7
13.4
38
4
Dec
25.1
9.0
35
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nathdwara. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Nathdwara?
For hydroponic farm construction in Nathdwara, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in April to June, with moderate humidity of about 33%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°C May afternoon down to roughly 29°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. Capsicum, cucumber and tomato do well in a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen. If you want one structure, decide by crop: greens all year point to Fan & Pad; vine crops point to a naturally ventilated house.
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 February to March and September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Nathdwara
Based on Nathdwara's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are coriander (all year), mint (11 months) and lettuce (10 months). Coriander fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Nathdwara.
Months each crop suits in Nathdwara
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Jul–Apr
Spinach
Dec–Feb
Jul–Apr
Coriander
Nov–Feb and Aug
All year
Parsley
Dec–Feb
Jul–Apr
Basil
Mar and Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Mint
Feb and Aug–Dec
Feb–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Tomato
Feb, Aug–Sep and Nov
Feb–Nov
Capsicum
Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–Nov
Strawberry
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[5]
250 kmto Ahmedabad, 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 Nathdwara may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Udaipur, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Ahmedabad is within a day's delivery, about 250 km away.
Hydroponic farm construction in Nathdwara with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nathdwara is about 550 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Nathdwara
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nathdwara:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Nathdwara: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Nathdwara?
Yes, with the right structure. For Nathdwara we would plan Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Nathdwara?
With May highs of about 40°C and 29% average humidity in that month, we would start with Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Nathdwara?
Going by the monthly climate, coriander, mint and lettuce have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Nathdwara?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 550 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 Nathdwara 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.
