Planning polyhouse farming in Aizawl? Aizawl is a mid-sized city in Aizawl district, Mizoram, home to about 2.9 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 460 km from Kolkata. We have used the monthly climate for Aizawl to plan a structure, a growing system and a crop calendar, so you can compare them with your own plot and buyers.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Aizawl
April is the hottest month in Aizawl, with average daily highs of about 28°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] The area gets about 2,142 mm of rain a year, most of it in April to October, peaking in July at about 415 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in May to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Aizawl sits about 1,132 m above sea level, so nights run cooler than in the plains around it.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Aizawl falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]
Aizawl climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
19.4
7.2
65
8
Feb
23.0
10.1
55
18
Mar
26.9
14.4
53
48
Apr
27.9
17.7
67
154
May
26.5
19.4
80
298
Jun
25.1
20.4
89
404
Jul
24.7
20.4
91
415
Aug
24.6
20.3
92
328
Sep
24.1
20.0
92
253
Oct
23.1
18.0
91
170
Nov
21.2
13.2
86
31
Dec
19.0
8.8
78
15
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Aizawl, 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 Aizawl
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, lettuce can be grown for the whole year in Aizawl, so you can supply buyers every week instead of one open-field season.
2
Better yield and price
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
Less water
Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 415 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 (May to December), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Mizoram can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Aizawl?
For polyhouse farming in Aizawl, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 19°C and 28°C through the year, Aizawl 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 415 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Based on Aizawl's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are lettuce (all year), tomato (10 months) and rose (10 months). Lettuce fits all year in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Aizawl.
Months each crop suits in Aizawl
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
Capsicum
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb–Nov
Cucumber
Mar–Oct
Chilli pepper
Mar–Nov
Brinjal
Mar–Oct
Lettuce
All year
Broccoli
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb–Nov
Gerbera
Feb–Nov
Carnation
Feb and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb–Nov
Anthurium
Apr–Oct
Orchids
Apr–Oct
Lilium
Feb and Nov–Dec
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.
₹8,709Spending per person per month, urban Mizoram, 2023–24[6]
460 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Mizoram spent an average of ₹8,709 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Aizawl is large enough for steady local sales to restaurants, hotels and fruit-and-vegetable retailers. Start with a farm size that matches the orders you can confirm.
Polyhouse farming in Aizawl with Kryzen
Aizawl is about 1,840 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Aizawl
Check other locations in Mizoram
We have farm planning pages for 3 towns in Mizoram, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Aizawl: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Aizawl?
Yes, with the right structure. For Aizawl we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which polyhouse is best for Aizawl?
With April highs of about 28°C and 67% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Aizawl?
Going by the monthly climate, lettuce, tomato and rose have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Aizawl?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Aizawl, lettuce and tomato 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 Aizawl?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,840 km away.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Mizoram?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Mizoram 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 Aizawl 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.
