Planning polyhouse farming in Pauri? Pauri is a small town in Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, home to about 25,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 230 km from Delhi. This guide works from Pauri's own monthly climate to suggest the protected structure, the crops to start with, and the months each crop is likely to do well.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Pauri
May is the hottest month in Pauri, with average daily highs of about 31°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 3°C.[2] The area gets about 1,331 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 393 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Pauri sits about 1,814 m above sea level, so nights run cooler than in the plains around it.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Pauri falls in the subtropical highland with dry winters zone (Cwb).[3]
Pauri climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
13.6
3.1
48
34
Feb
16.5
5.2
49
43
Mar
21.8
9.1
43
36
Apr
27.7
14.2
35
29
May
31.4
18.3
33
44
Jun
30.8
20.3
50
163
Jul
26.0
19.7
80
393
Aug
24.1
19.0
87
373
Sep
23.3
17.0
82
180
Oct
21.4
12.3
64
19
Nov
18.3
8.2
51
5
Dec
15.2
4.7
45
12
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Pauri, adjusted for the town's elevation[4]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Pauri
1
ವರ್ಷವಿಡೀ ಬೆಳೆಗಳು
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Pauri lettuce can be grown for about 9 months a year under cover, longer than in the open field.
2
ಉತ್ತಮ ಇಳುವರಿ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಲೆ
Plants grow without rain, hail and wind damage, so yields are higher and more even, and clean, graded produce sells at a better price, especially off-season.
3
ಕಡಿಮೆ ನೀರು
Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 393 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.
4
Less pesticides
Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, and controlled ventilation helps with leaf disease in the humid months (July to September), so you spray less often.
5
ಸಬ್ಸಿಡಿಗೆ ಅರ್ಹ
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Uttarakhand can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Pauri?
For polyhouse farming in Pauri, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Cold, not heat, sets the limits in Pauri: average lows fall to 3°C in January, and nights stay at 8°C or below in December to February. A naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up side curtains traps daytime warmth; close the curtains at night in those months. Summer highs reach about 31°C in May, so roof vents and a shade screen are enough. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely worth its running cost here.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 393 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. 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.
Crops for Pauri
Based on Pauri's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are lettuce (9 months), chilli pepper (7 months) and capsicum (6 months). Lettuce fits February to April and July to December in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Pauri.
Months each crop suits in Pauri
ಬೆಳೆ
ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ವಾತಾಯನದ ಪಾಲಿಹೌಸ್
ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ಸಿಕಂ
Apr and Jun–Oct
ಟೊಮೆಟೊ
Apr and Jun–Oct
ಸೌತೆಕಾಯಿ
Apr–Sep
Chilli pepper
Apr–Oct
ಬದನೆ
Apr–Sep
ಲೆಟ್ಯೂಸ್
Feb–Apr and Jul–Dec
ಬ್ರೊಕೊಲಿ
Feb–Mar and Sep–Dec
ಸ್ಟ್ರಾಬೆರಿ
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
ಗುಲಾಬಿ
Apr and Jul–Oct
ಜರ್ಬೆರಾ
Apr and Jul–Oct
ಕಾರ್ನೇಷನ್
Mar and Sep–Nov
ಸೇವಂತಿಗೆ
Apr and Jul–Oct
ಆಂಥೂರಿಯಂ
Jul–Sep
ಆರ್ಕಿಡ್ಗಳು
Jul–Sep
ಲಿಲಿಯಂ
Mar and Sep–Nov
Kryzen planning estimate from the monthly averages above and each crop's usual day and night temperature range. Variety, soil or substrate temperature and shading change the result, so confirm with a trial.
₹7,547Spending per person per month, urban Uttarakhand, 2023–24[6]
230 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Uttarakhand spent an average of ₹7,547 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Pauri may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Haridwar, about 60 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 230 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Pauri with Kryzen
We have built 2 projects in Uttarakhand so far (see our project map (ಹೊಸ ಟ್ಯಾಬ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ತೆರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ)). Pauri is about 1,190 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Pauri
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Pauri:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Pauri: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Pauri?
Yes, with the right structure. For Pauri we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up curtains closed on cold nights. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in January, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Pauri?
With May highs of about 31°C and 33% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up curtains closed on cold nights.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Pauri?
Going by the monthly climate, lettuce, capsicum and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Pauri?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Pauri, lettuce and chilli pepper have the longest seasons under cover. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers first; our Detailed Project Report works out the cost, yield and returns for your plot.
Does Kryzen build polyhouses in Pauri?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,190 km away, and we have built 2 projects in Uttarakhand.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Uttarakhand?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Uttarakhand 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 Pauri farm project
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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.
