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Hydroponic Farm Construction in Padrauna

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

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Padrauna? Padrauna is a town in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, home to about 47,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 650 km from Kolkata. This guide works from Padrauna'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 Padrauna

May is the hottest month in Padrauna, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 1,263 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 380 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Padrauna sits about 78 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Padrauna falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]

Padrauna climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan21.97.65314
Feb26.811.34619
Mar33.616.73316
Apr39.423.12620
May40.826.73467
Jun39.128.451203
Jul33.626.778380
Aug32.325.983280
Sep31.324.483206
Oct30.219.97353
Nov26.714.0631
Dec22.69.1584
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Padrauna. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Which greenhouse suits Padrauna?

For hydroponic farm construction in Padrauna, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Padrauna comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 37%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°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 October to November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Plan for heavy rain in July (about 380 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.5 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 October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Padrauna

Based on Padrauna's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are mint (11 months), coriander (9 months) and basil (9 months). Mint fits July to May with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Padrauna.

Months each crop suits in Padrauna

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
LettuceNov–FebSep–Apr
SpinachNov–FebSep–Apr
CorianderNov–FebAug–Apr
ParsleyNov–FebSep–Apr
BasilMar and Jul–NovMar–Nov
MintSep–FebJul–May
CucumberMar and Jul–NovMar–Nov
TomatoFeb and Oct–NovFeb–Apr and Sep–Nov
CapsicumOct–NovMar–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 Padrauna

Selling your harvest in and around Padrauna

47,000People in Padrauna (GeoNames)[1]
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
650 kmto Kolkata, 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.[5] Local demand in Padrauna may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Gorakhpur, about 60 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.

Hydroponic farm construction in Padrauna with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Padrauna is about 1,180 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Padrauna

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

Map of Uttar Pradesh

Check other locations in Uttar Pradesh

We have farm planning pages for 129 towns in Uttar Pradesh, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Uttar Pradesh locations

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

Hydroponic farm construction in Padrauna: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Padrauna?

Yes, with the right structure. For Padrauna 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 Padrauna?

With May highs of about 41°C and 34% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Padrauna?

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 Padrauna?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,180 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 Padrauna 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 · Padrauna (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)