Planning polyhouse farming in Barmer? Barmer is a town in Barmer district, Rajasthan, home to about 96,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 330 km from Ahmedabad. We have used the monthly climate for Barmer 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 Barmer
May is the hottest month in Barmer, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[2] Rain is scarce: about 296 mm a year. Water for the farm will come from a borewell, well, tanker or municipal supply, so test its salts (EC) and hardness before choosing the system. Barmer sits about 227 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Barmer falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[3]
Barmer climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.8
8.6
31
2
Feb
27.8
12.0
27
4
Mar
33.7
18.0
25
4
Apr
39.0
23.4
24
5
May
41.9
26.8
32
11
Jun
41.0
28.8
43
34
Jul
38.2
28.1
54
79
Aug
36.2
26.4
60
100
Sep
36.5
24.7
54
44
Oct
35.8
21.2
34
5
Nov
30.5
15.6
30
6
Dec
25.3
10.2
30
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Barmer. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Barmer
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Barmer cucumber can be grown for about 9 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
With only about 296 mm of rain a year here, drip irrigation under cover saves water: less is lost to evaporation and run-off than in the open field.
4
Less pesticides
Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Rajasthan can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Barmer?
For polyhouse farming in Barmer, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Barmer comes with dry air. In April to July, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 38%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°C May 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 February and November and costs less to run.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.3 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 February to March and November to December, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Barmer
Based on Barmer's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), chilli pepper (8 months) and capsicum (7 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Barmer.
Months each crop suits in Barmer
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Sep–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb and Nov
Feb–May and Aug–Nov
Brinjal
Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Jan
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Jan
Dec–Feb
Rose
Feb and Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Feb and Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Carnation
Jan
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Feb and Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Lilium
Jan
Nov–Feb
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.
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[5]
330 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Rajasthan spent an average of ₹6,640 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Barmer may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Barmer with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Barmer is about 690 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Barmer
Check other locations in Rajasthan
We have farm planning pages for 79 towns in Rajasthan, 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 Barmer: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Barmer?
Yes, with the right structure. For Barmer 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 Barmer?
With May highs of about 42°C and 32% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Barmer?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Barmer?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Barmer, 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 Barmer?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 690 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Rajasthan.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Rajasthan?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Rajasthan 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 Barmer 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.
