Planning hydroponic farm construction in Raghunathganj? Raghunathganj is a town in Murshidabad district, West Bengal[1], about 210 km from Kolkata. 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 Raghunathganj
April is the hottest month in Raghunathganj, with average daily highs of about 39°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 10°C.[2] The area gets about 1,271 mm of rain a year, most of it in May to October, peaking in July at about 267 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Raghunathganj falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Raghunathganj climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.8
9.6
57
7
Feb
28.9
13.7
47
11
Mar
35.0
19.0
38
22
Apr
38.7
23.9
44
65
May
38.2
26.5
57
135
Jun
35.1
27.0
73
198
Jul
32.1
26.2
85
267
Aug
31.6
25.9
87
220
Sep
30.8
25.1
87
215
Oct
29.7
21.9
81
118
Nov
27.1
16.1
75
8
Dec
23.8
11.2
68
5
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Raghunathganj. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Raghunathganj?
For hydroponic farm construction in Raghunathganj, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Raghunathganj comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 39°C while average humidity is only about 51%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 39°C April afternoon down to roughly 31°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 September to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 267 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Hydroponic crops for Raghunathganj
Based on Raghunathganj's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are mint (all year), coriander (10 months) and basil (10 months). Mint fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Raghunathganj.
Months each crop suits in Raghunathganj
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Nov–Jan
Oct–Mar
Spinach
Nov–Jan
Oct–Mar
Coriander
Oct–Feb
Jul–Apr
Parsley
Nov–Jan
Oct–Mar
Basil
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Mint
Aug–Feb
All year
Cucumber
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Tomato
Sep–Feb
Sep–Apr
Capsicum
Feb and Sep–Nov
Feb–May and Jul–Nov
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
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.
₹5,903Spending per person per month, urban West Bengal, 2023–24[4]
210 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in West Bengal spent an average of ₹5,903 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[4] Local demand in Raghunathganj may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Baharampur, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Kolkata is within a day's delivery, about 210 km away.
Hydroponic farm construction in Raghunathganj with Kryzen
We have built 2 projects in West Bengal so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Raghunathganj is about 1,410 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Raghunathganj
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Raghunathganj:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Raghunathganj: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Raghunathganj?
Yes, with the right structure. For Raghunathganj we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Raghunathganj?
With April highs of about 39°C and 44% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Raghunathganj?
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 Raghunathganj?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,410 km away, and we have built 2 projects in West Bengal.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in West Bengal?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in West Bengal 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 Raghunathganj 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.
