Planning hydroponic farm construction in Suratgarh? Suratgarh is a town in Sri Ganganagar district, Rajasthan, home to about 71,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 330 km from Delhi. This guide works from Suratgarh'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 Suratgarh
June is the hottest month in Suratgarh, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] Rain is scarce: about 286 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 47%), which helps evaporative cooling but raises water use per plant. Suratgarh sits about 168 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Suratgarh falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[3]
Suratgarh climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.3
6.7
37
7
Feb
25.5
9.6
35
12
Mar
32.1
15.6
30
15
Apr
38.5
22.0
24
11
May
43.0
27.8
21
17
Jun
43.2
31.2
31
42
Jul
41.0
31.1
43
62
Aug
39.7
29.2
47
47
Sep
38.4
25.8
44
49
Oct
35.4
20.3
30
3
Nov
28.9
14.2
29
17
Dec
23.2
8.7
33
4
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Suratgarh. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Suratgarh?
For hydroponic farm construction in Suratgarh, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Suratgarh comes with dry air. In April to September, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 35%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C June 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 6.9 kWh per m² a day, so add a shade screen for leafy greens in the brightest months.
Hydroponic crops for Suratgarh
Based on Suratgarh's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are coriander (8 months), lettuce (7 months) and spinach (7 months). Coriander fits September to April with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Suratgarh.
Months each crop suits in Suratgarh
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 and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Sep–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–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.
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[4]
330 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.[4] Local demand in Suratgarh may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Sri Ganganagar, about 70 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Suratgarh with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Suratgarh is about 1,040 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Suratgarh
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Suratgarh:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Suratgarh: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Suratgarh?
Yes, with the right structure. For Suratgarh 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 Suratgarh?
With June highs of about 43°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 Suratgarh?
Going by the monthly climate, coriander, lettuce and spinach have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Suratgarh?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 1,040 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 Suratgarh 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.
