Planning hydroponic farm construction in Dhubri? Dhubri is a town in Dhubri district, Assam, home to about 63,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 420 km from Kolkata. We have used the monthly climate for Dhubri to plan a structure, a growing system and a crop calendar, so you can compare them with your own plot and buyers.
Climate for hydroponic farm construction in Dhubri
April is the hottest month in Dhubri, with average daily highs of about 34°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 10°C.[3] The area gets about 2,167 mm of rain a year, most of it in April to October, peaking in July at about 419 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Dhubri sits about 23 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Dhubri falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Dhubri climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.5
9.9
73
7
Feb
25.5
12.7
63
15
Mar
31.1
17.3
52
41
Apr
33.8
21.9
61
174
May
33.3
24.6
72
286
Jun
32.4
26.2
82
389
Jul
31.6
26.3
85
419
Aug
31.6
26.2
85
329
Sep
30.6
25.2
86
323
Oct
28.9
21.9
83
172
Nov
25.6
16.7
82
8
Dec
22.4
12.2
80
4
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Dhubri. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Dhubri?
For hydroponic farm construction in Dhubri, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 22°C and 34°C through the year, Dhubri 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 419 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 Dhubri
Based on Dhubri's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (11 months), mint (9 months) and cucumber (9 months). Basil fits February to December 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 Dhubri.
Months each crop suits in Dhubri
ಬೆಳೆ
ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ವಾತಾಯನದ ಪಾಲಿಹೌಸ್
With Fan & Pad cooling
ಲೆಟ್ಯೂಸ್
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
ಪಾಲಕ್
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
ಕೊತ್ತಂಬರಿ
Oct–Feb
All year
ಪಾರ್ಸ್ಲಿ
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
ತುಳಸಿ
Feb–Dec
Feb–Dec
ಪುದೀನ
Jul–Mar
All year
ಸೌತೆಕಾಯಿ
Mar–Nov
Mar–Nov
ಟೊಮೆಟೊ
Sep–Feb
Sep–May
ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ಸಿಕಂ
Feb and Sep–Dec
Feb–Dec
ಸ್ಟ್ರಾಬೆರಿ
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.
₹6,913Spending per person per month, urban Assam, 2023–24[5]
420 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Assam spent an average of ₹6,913 per person per month in 2023–24, close to the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Dhubri may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Hydroponic farm construction in Dhubri with Kryzen
We have built 2 projects in Assam so far (see our project map (ಹೊಸ ಟ್ಯಾಬ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ತೆರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ)). Dhubri is about 1,650 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Dhubri
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Dhubri:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Dhubri: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Dhubri?
Yes, with the right structure. For Dhubri we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Dhubri?
With April highs of about 34°C and 61% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Dhubri?
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 Dhubri?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,650 km away, and we have built 2 projects in Assam.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Assam?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Assam 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 Dhubri 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.
