Planning hydroponic farm construction in Shishgarh? Shishgarh is a small town in Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, home to about 23,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 210 km from Delhi. 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 Shishgarh
May is the hottest month in Shishgarh, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] The area gets about 1,078 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 345 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Shishgarh sits about 174 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Shishgarh falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Shishgarh climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.3
6.6
50
21
Feb
25.6
10.0
46
27
Mar
32.3
15.2
36
19
Apr
39.1
22.0
25
18
May
42.3
26.8
25
32
Jun
41.4
29.0
40
128
Jul
34.9
27.0
72
345
Aug
32.3
25.6
82
269
Sep
31.7
23.2
79
186
Oct
30.5
18.2
63
19
Nov
26.4
12.6
54
4
Dec
22.3
8.0
51
10
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Shishgarh. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Shishgarh?
For hydroponic farm construction in Shishgarh, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Shishgarh comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 30%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°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.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 345 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.6 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 Shishgarh
Based on Shishgarh's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are mint (10 months), coriander (9 months) and basil (9 months). Mint fits February to May and July to December with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Shishgarh.
Months each crop suits in Shishgarh
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Spinach
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Coriander
Nov–Feb
Aug–Apr
Parsley
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Basil
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Mint
Feb and Sep–Dec
Feb–May and Jul–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–Oct
Tomato
Feb and Oct–Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Capsicum
Oct–Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
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.
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
210 kmto Delhi, 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 Shishgarh may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Rampur, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 210 km away.
Hydroponic farm construction in Shishgarh with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Shishgarh is about 1,060 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Shishgarh
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Shishgarh:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Shishgarh: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Shishgarh?
Yes, with the right structure. For Shishgarh 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 Shishgarh?
With May highs of about 42°C and 25% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Shishgarh?
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 Shishgarh?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,060 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 Shishgarh 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.
