Planning hydroponic farm construction in Mathabhanga? Mathabhanga is a small town in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, home to about 24,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 430 km from Kolkata. We have used the monthly climate for Mathabhanga 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 Mathabhanga
April is the hottest month in Mathabhanga, with average daily highs of about 34°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 10°C.[2] The area gets about 2,066 mm of rain a year, most of it in April to October, peaking in July at about 475 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Mathabhanga sits about 50 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Mathabhanga falls in the tropical monsoon zone (Am).[3]
Mathabhanga climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.3
9.9
60
6
Feb
26.5
12.6
50
12
Mar
31.8
17.0
41
35
Apr
34.4
21.3
49
117
May
33.9
23.7
65
229
Jun
32.3
25.2
80
350
Jul
30.9
25.3
87
475
Aug
30.8
25.1
87
365
Sep
30.0
23.9
87
332
Oct
28.5
20.6
81
137
Nov
25.7
16.0
75
6
Dec
22.9
12.0
69
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Mathabhanga. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Mathabhanga?
For hydroponic farm construction in Mathabhanga, 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, Mathabhanga 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 475 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 Mathabhanga
Based on Mathabhanga's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (10 months), mint (9 months) and cucumber (8 months). Basil fits February to March and May 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 Mathabhanga.
Months each crop suits in Mathabhanga
ಬೆಳೆ
ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ವಾತಾಯನದ ಪಾಲಿಹೌಸ್
With Fan & Pad cooling
ಲೆಟ್ಯೂಸ್
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
ಪಾಲಕ್
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
ಕೊತ್ತಂಬರಿ
Sep–Feb
All year
ಪಾರ್ಸ್ಲಿ
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
ತುಳಸಿ
Feb–Mar and May–Dec
Feb–Dec
ಪುದೀನ
Jul–Mar
All year
ಸೌತೆಕಾಯಿ
Mar and May–Nov
Mar–Nov
ಟೊಮೆಟೊ
Jul–Feb
All year
ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ಸಿಕಂ
Feb and Jul–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.
₹5,903Spending per person per month, urban West Bengal, 2023–24[4]
430 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in West Bengal spent an average of ₹5,903 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[4] Local demand in Mathabhanga may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Hydroponic farm construction in Mathabhanga with Kryzen
We have built 2 projects in West Bengal so far (see our project map (ಹೊಸ ಟ್ಯಾಬ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ತೆರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ)). Mathabhanga is about 1,590 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Mathabhanga
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Mathabhanga:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Mathabhanga: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Mathabhanga?
Yes, with the right structure. For Mathabhanga 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 Mathabhanga?
With April highs of about 34°C and 49% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Mathabhanga?
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 Mathabhanga?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,590 km away, and we have built 2 projects in West Bengal.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in West Bengal?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in West Bengal 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 Mathabhanga 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.
