Planning hydroponic farm construction in Sangaria? Sangaria is a small town in Rajasthan, home to about 39,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 300 km from Delhi. This guide works from Sangaria'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 Sangaria
May is the hottest month in Sangaria, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 381 mm a year. Water for the farm will come from a borewell, well, tanker or municipal supply, so test its salts (EC) and hardness before choosing the system. The air is dry for most of the year (average humidity peaks at 53%), which helps evaporative cooling but raises water use per plant. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sangaria falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[4]
Sangaria climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
20.8
6.0
40
11
Feb
24.9
8.8
40
16
Mar
31.7
14.8
34
19
Apr
38.4
21.4
26
13
May
43.1
27.4
22
20
Jun
43.1
30.6
32
53
Jul
40.3
29.8
48
88
Aug
38.8
28.0
53
76
Sep
37.5
24.6
50
66
Oct
34.8
19.4
34
4
Nov
28.6
13.5
31
10
Dec
22.9
8.1
34
5
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sangaria. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Sangaria?
For hydroponic farm construction in Sangaria, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sangaria comes with dry air. In April to August, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 36%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May 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 November and costs less to run.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.8 kWh per m² a day, so add a shade screen for leafy greens in the brightest months.
Hydroponic crops for Sangaria
Based on Sangaria's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are coriander (8 months), mint (8 months) and lettuce (7 months). Coriander fits September to April with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Sangaria.
Months each crop suits in Sangaria
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Spinach
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Coriander
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Parsley
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Basil
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Mint
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Feb–May and Sep–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Strawberry
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
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]
300 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 Sangaria may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Sri Ganganagar, about 60 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Sangaria with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sangaria is about 1,090 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Sangaria
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Sangaria:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Sangaria: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Sangaria?
Yes, with the right structure. For Sangaria 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 Sangaria?
With May highs of about 43°C and 22% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Sangaria?
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 Sangaria?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 1,090 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 Sangaria 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.
