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Hydroponic Farm Construction in Sirohi

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a hydroponic farm in Sirohi, 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

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Planning hydroponic farm construction in Sirohi? Sirohi is a small town in Sirohi district, Rajasthan, home to about 39,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 210 km from Ahmedabad. This guide works from Sirohi'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 Sirohi

May is the hottest month in Sirohi, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[3] The area gets about 573 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 199 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Sirohi sits about 321 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sirohi falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]

Sirohi climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan25.28.8302
Feb28.711.8263
Mar33.717.0233
Apr38.722.1225
May41.125.33110
Jun38.826.44959
Jul33.924.570195
Aug31.123.180199
Sep32.021.87386
Oct33.219.1485
Nov30.214.8364
Dec26.610.6322
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sirohi. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Which greenhouse suits Sirohi?

For hydroponic farm construction in Sirohi, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sirohi comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 34%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from February and November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.5 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 September to December, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Sirohi

Based on Sirohi's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are coriander (all year), mint (all year) and basil (10 months). Coriander fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Sirohi.

Months each crop suits in Sirohi

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
LettuceDec–JanAug–Apr
SpinachDec–JanAug–Apr
CorianderDec–FebAll year
ParsleyDec–JanAug–Apr
BasilFeb–Mar and Jul–NovFeb–Nov
MintNov–Feb and Aug–SepAll year
CucumberMar and Jul–NovMar–Nov
TomatoFeb and Nov–DecFeb–May and Jul–Dec
CapsicumFeb and NovFeb–Nov
StrawberryDifficultNov–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 Sirohi

Selling your harvest in and around Sirohi

39,000People in Sirohi (GeoNames)[1]
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[5]
210 kmto Ahmedabad, 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 Sirohi may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. For premium salad and herb buyers, Ahmedabad is within a day's delivery, about 210 km away.

Hydroponic farm construction in Sirohi with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sirohi is about 550 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Sirohi

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

Map of Rajasthan

Check other locations in Rajasthan

We have farm planning pages for 79 towns in Rajasthan, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Rajasthan locations

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

Hydroponic farm construction in Sirohi: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Sirohi?

Yes, with the right structure. For Sirohi we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to July, so plan another crop for those months.

Which polyhouse is best for Sirohi?

With May highs of about 41°C and 31% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Sirohi?

Going by the monthly climate, coriander, mint and basil have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.

Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Sirohi?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 550 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 Sirohi 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 · Sirohi (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)