Planning polyhouse farming in Bhilwara? Bhilwara is a large city in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, home to about 3.6 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 330 km from Ahmedabad. 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 Bhilwara
May is the hottest month in Bhilwara, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] The area gets about 568 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 195 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Bhilwara sits about 421 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Bhilwara falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[3]
Bhilwara climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.6
7.0
35
3
Feb
27.6
10.1
29
6
Mar
33.1
15.8
24
6
Apr
38.5
21.8
21
6
May
41.4
26.2
26
11
Jun
39.3
27.1
45
63
Jul
34.1
24.7
69
182
Aug
31.3
23.0
79
195
Sep
32.1
21.5
71
79
Oct
32.7
18.2
48
10
Nov
29.1
13.7
38
5
Dec
25.1
9.0
35
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Bhilwara. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Bhilwara
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Bhilwara 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 568 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, and controlled ventilation helps with leaf disease in the humid months (August), 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 Bhilwara?
For polyhouse farming in Bhilwara, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Bhilwara comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 31%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from 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 September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Bhilwara
Based on Bhilwara's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), chilli pepper (9 months) and brinjal (9 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Bhilwara.
Months each crop suits in Bhilwara
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Jul–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Brinjal
Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Aug–Apr
Broccoli
Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb
Feb–Mar and Sep–Nov
Gerbera
Feb
Feb–Apr and Aug–Nov
Carnation
Difficult
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb
Feb–Mar and Sep–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
Feb–Mar 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.
₹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] Bhilwara 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 Bhilwara with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Bhilwara is about 600 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Bhilwara
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Bhilwara:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Bhilwara: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Bhilwara?
Yes, with the right structure. For Bhilwara we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to July, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Bhilwara?
With May highs of about 41°C and 26% 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 Bhilwara?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and brinjal have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Bhilwara?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Bhilwara, 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 Bhilwara?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 600 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 Bhilwara 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.
