Planning hydroponic farm construction in Salur? Salur is a town in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, home to about 50,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 520 km from Hyderabad. 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 Salur
April is the hottest month in Salur, with average daily highs of about 40°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 15°C.[2] The area gets about 1,417 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in August at about 283 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Salur sits about 117 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Salur falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Salur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
29.0
14.5
64
7
Feb
33.3
17.2
55
12
Mar
37.8
21.3
48
18
Apr
40.3
24.6
47
41
May
39.7
26.2
53
73
Jun
33.9
25.3
73
193
Jul
30.9
24.0
85
276
Aug
30.3
23.7
88
283
Sep
30.1
23.4
89
253
Oct
29.4
21.3
85
189
Nov
27.8
17.3
81
56
Dec
27.0
14.5
73
16
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Salur, adjusted for the town's elevation[4]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Salur?
For hydroponic farm construction in Salur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Salur comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 40°C while average humidity is only about 50%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°C April afternoon down to roughly 33°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 July to January and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in August (about 283 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. A nethouse, the lowest-cost option, can grow hardy crops in November to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Salur
Based on Salur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (all year), mint (all year) and cucumber (all year). Basil fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. Strawberry is hard to time here, so we would leave it out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Salur.
Months each crop suits in Salur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Nov–Dec
Jul–Feb
Spinach
Nov–Dec
Jul–Feb
Coriander
Oct–Jan
Jun–Mar
Parsley
Nov–Dec
Jul–Feb
Basil
Jun–Feb
All year
Mint
Jul–Jan
All year
Cucumber
Jun–Feb
All year
Tomato
Jul–Jan
Jun–Apr
Capsicum
Jul–Jan
Jun–Apr
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Jan
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.
₹7,341Spending per person per month, urban Andhra Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
520 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 48,000 people in Salur in 2001 and 50,000 in 2011, about the same. In 1991 it was 43,000.[1] Urban households in Andhra Pradesh spent an average of ₹7,341 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Salur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Vizianagaram, about 50 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Salur with Kryzen
We have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Salur is about 840 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Salur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Salur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Salur: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Salur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Salur we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in March to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Salur?
With April highs of about 40°C and 47% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Salur?
Going by the monthly climate, basil, mint and cucumber have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Salur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 840 km away, and we have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Andhra 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 Salur 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.
