Planning hydroponic farm construction in Phillaur? Phillaur is a small town in Jalandhar District, Punjab, home to about 25,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 300 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Phillaur 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 Phillaur
June is the hottest month in Phillaur, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 5°C.[3] The area gets about 661 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to September, peaking in July at about 167 mm. Phillaur sits about 233 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Phillaur falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Phillaur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
19.6
5.3
46
24
Feb
23.6
8.5
46
31
Mar
30.2
14.1
39
30
Apr
37.1
20.6
30
20
May
42.3
26.6
23
24
Jun
42.5
29.5
33
83
Jul
38.6
28.5
55
167
Aug
36.3
26.7
64
158
Sep
35.0
23.5
60
101
Oct
32.4
18.3
44
7
Nov
26.6
12.3
40
6
Dec
21.5
7.2
42
10
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Phillaur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Phillaur?
For hydroponic farm construction in Phillaur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Phillaur comes with dry air. In May to July, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 37%. 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 March and 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. A nethouse, the lowest-cost option, can grow hardy crops in March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Phillaur
Based on Phillaur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (9 months), coriander (8 months) and mint (8 months). Basil fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Phillaur.
Months each crop suits in Phillaur
ಬೆಳೆ
ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ವಾತಾಯನದ ಪಾಲಿಹೌಸ್
With Fan & Pad cooling
ಲೆಟ್ಯೂಸ್
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
ಪಾಲಕ್
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
ಕೊತ್ತಂಬರಿ
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
ಪಾರ್ಸ್ಲಿ
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
ತುಳಸಿ
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–Nov
ಪುದೀನ
Feb–Mar and Nov
Feb–May and Aug–Nov
ಸೌತೆಕಾಯಿ
Mar and Oct
Mar–Oct
ಟೊಮೆಟೊ
Mar and Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ಸಿಕಂ
Mar and Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
ಸ್ಟ್ರಾಬೆರಿ
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
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.
₹7,383Spending per person per month, urban Punjab, 2023–24[5]
300 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Punjab spent an average of ₹7,383 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Phillaur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Ludhiana, about 10 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Phillaur with Kryzen
We have built 4 projects in Punjab so far (see our project map (ಹೊಸ ಟ್ಯಾಬ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ತೆರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ)). Phillaur is about 1,240 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Phillaur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Phillaur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Phillaur: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Phillaur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Phillaur 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 Phillaur?
With June highs of about 43°C and 33% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Phillaur?
Going by the monthly climate, basil, coriander and mint have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Phillaur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,240 km away, and we have built 4 projects in Punjab.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Punjab?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Punjab 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 Phillaur 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.
