Planning polyhouse farming in Chandrapur? Chandrapur is a large city in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, home to about 3.3 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 300 km from Hyderabad. We have used the monthly climate for Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur
May is the hottest month in Chandrapur, with average daily highs of about 44°C. December has the coolest nights, averaging 13°C.[3] The area gets about 1,198 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 358 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to October, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Chandrapur sits about 188 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Chandrapur falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Chandrapur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
30.2
13.1
44
14
Feb
34.2
16.8
35
8
Mar
38.4
21.5
30
20
Apr
42.4
26.2
26
14
May
44.0
29.5
28
22
Jun
36.5
26.8
60
199
Jul
30.7
24.0
82
358
Aug
29.4
23.5
87
294
Sep
29.9
23.1
86
197
Oct
29.8
19.8
78
59
Nov
29.2
15.6
70
10
Dec
29.0
12.6
58
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Chandrapur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Chandrapur
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, chilli pepper can be grown for 11 months a year in Chandrapur, 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 358 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 October), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Maharashtra can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Chandrapur?
For polyhouse farming in Chandrapur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Chandrapur comes with dry air. In March to May, average highs reach 44°C while average humidity is only about 28%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 44°C May afternoon down to roughly 32°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 July to January and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 358 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. A nethouse, the lowest-cost option, can grow hardy crops in October to January, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Chandrapur
Based on Chandrapur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are chilli pepper (11 months), capsicum (10 months) and cucumber (10 months). Chilli pepper fits June to April with Fan & Pad cooling. Strawberry is hard to time here, so we would leave it out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Chandrapur.
Months each crop suits in Chandrapur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jul–Jan
Jul–Apr
Tomato
Jul–Jan
Jul–Mar
Cucumber
Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Jul–Jan
Jun–Apr
Brinjal
Jul–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jun–Nov
Lettuce
Difficult
Jul–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Rose
Difficult
Oct–Mar
Gerbera
Difficult
Aug–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Oct–Mar
Anthurium
Aug–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jun–Nov
Orchids
Aug–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jun–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
Dec–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.
₹7,415Spending per person per month, urban Maharashtra, 2023–24[6]
300 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Maharashtra spent an average of ₹7,415 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur with Kryzen
We have built 95 projects in Maharashtra so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Chandrapur is about 410 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Chandrapur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Chandrapur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Chandrapur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Chandrapur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Chandrapur we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Chandrapur?
With May highs of about 44°C and 28% 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 Chandrapur?
Going by the monthly climate, chilli pepper, capsicum and cucumber have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Chandrapur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Chandrapur, chilli pepper and capsicum 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 Chandrapur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 410 km away, and we have built 95 projects in Maharashtra.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Maharashtra?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Maharashtra 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 Chandrapur 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.
