Planning hydroponic farm construction in Tura? Tura is a town in West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, home to about 75,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 380 km from Kolkata. This guide works from Tura'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 Tura
April is the hottest month in Tura, with average daily highs of about 35°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[3] The area gets about 2,196 mm of rain a year, most of it in April to October, peaking in July at about 411 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Tura sits about 349 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Tura falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Tura climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.7
9.4
68
9
Feb
26.9
12.6
55
16
Mar
32.3
17.3
47
42
Apr
34.5
21.5
59
174
May
33.5
23.8
73
291
Jun
31.9
25.1
84
397
Jul
31.2
25.2
88
411
Aug
31.3
25.0
87
331
Sep
30.6
24.2
87
324
Oct
29.3
20.9
83
186
Nov
26.3
15.8
81
9
Dec
23.2
11.4
78
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Tura. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Tura?
For hydroponic farm construction in Tura, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 23°C and 35°C through the year, Tura suits a naturally ventilated polyhouse for most crops. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely needed; spend the budget on good ventilation, insect net and a shade screen. Plan for heavy rain in July (about 411 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 February to March and November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Tura
Based on Tura's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (9 months), mint (9 months) and cucumber (8 months). Basil fits February to March and May to November in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. 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 Tura.
Months each crop suits in Tura
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Spinach
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Coriander
Oct–Feb
All year
Parsley
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Basil
Feb–Mar and May–Nov
Feb–Nov
Mint
Jun–Feb
All year
Cucumber
Mar and May–Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Sep–Dec
Feb–Dec
Capsicum
Feb and Sep–Nov
Feb–Nov
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Dec–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.
₹7,857Spending per person per month, urban Meghalaya, 2023–24[5]
380 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Meghalaya spent an average of ₹7,857 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Tura may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Hydroponic farm construction in Tura with Kryzen
We have built one project in Meghalaya so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Tura is about 1,650 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Tura
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Tura:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Tura: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Tura?
Yes, with the right structure. For Tura we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to August, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Tura?
With April highs of about 35°C and 59% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Tura?
Going by the monthly climate, coriander, mint and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Tura?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,650 km away, and we have built one project in Meghalaya.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Meghalaya?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Meghalaya 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 Tura 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.
