Planning polyhouse farming in Bageshwar? Bageshwar is a small town in Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, home to about 9,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 280 km from Delhi. Below we use the town's monthly temperatures, humidity and rainfall to work out which structure fits, which crops to grow and in which months, before you spend on construction.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Bageshwar
June is the hottest month in Bageshwar, with average daily highs of about 34°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 3°C.[2] The area gets about 964 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 268 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Bageshwar sits about 1,004 m above sea level, so nights run cooler than in the plains around it.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Bageshwar falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]
Bageshwar climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
18.9
3.4
45
30
Feb
21.1
4.8
50
50
Mar
25.5
8.5
47
34
Apr
30.2
13.7
44
43
May
33.4
17.2
44
58
Jun
34.0
19.9
60
113
Jul
31.3
20.9
83
268
Aug
30.0
20.5
87
208
Sep
29.3
18.2
80
126
Oct
26.7
13.2
63
16
Nov
24.2
9.1
45
6
Dec
21.3
5.4
38
12
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Bageshwar, 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 Bageshwar
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Bageshwar cucumber can be grown for about 6 months a year under cover, longer than in the open field.
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 268 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
Subsidy eligible
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 Bageshwar?
For polyhouse farming in Bageshwar, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Cold, not heat, sets the limits in Bageshwar: 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 34°C in June, 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 268 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.8 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 April to May and October, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Bageshwar
Based on Bageshwar's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (6 months), chilli pepper (5 months) and lettuce (5 months). Cucumber fits April to September in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and chrysanthemum are hard to time here, so we would leave them out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Bageshwar.
Months each crop suits in Bageshwar
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Apr and Aug–Oct
Apr–Oct
Tomato
Apr and Aug–Oct
Apr–Oct
Cucumber
Apr–Sep
Apr–Sep
Chilli pepper
Apr and Jul–Oct
Apr–Oct
Brinjal
Apr and Jul–Sep
Apr–Sep
Lettuce
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Feb–Dec
Broccoli
Feb and Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Strawberry
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Rose
Oct
Apr–Oct
Gerbera
Oct
Apr–Oct
Carnation
Nov
Mar–May and Oct–Nov
Chrysanthemum
Oct
Apr–Oct
Anthurium
Aug–Sep
May–Sep
Orchids
Aug–Sep
May–Sep
Lilium
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–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]
280 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 8,000 people in Bageshwar in 2001 and 9,000 in 2011, a rise of 16%.[1] 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 Bageshwar may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Bageshwar with Kryzen
We have built 2 projects in Uttarakhand so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Bageshwar is about 1,190 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Bageshwar
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Bageshwar:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Bageshwar: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Bageshwar?
Yes, with the right structure. For Bageshwar 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 Bageshwar?
With June highs of about 34°C and 60% 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 Bageshwar?
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 Bageshwar?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Bageshwar, cucumber 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 Bageshwar?
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 Bageshwar 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.
