Planning polyhouse farming in Chikkamagaluru? Chikkamagaluru is a mid-sized city in Karnataka, home to about 1.2 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 200 km from Bengaluru. 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 Chikkamagaluru
April is the hottest month in Chikkamagaluru, with average daily highs of about 32°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 12°C.[3] The area gets about 2,461 mm of rain a year, most of it in May to October, peaking in July at about 651 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Chikkamagaluru sits about 1,036 m above sea level, so nights run cooler than in the plains around it.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Chikkamagaluru falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Chikkamagaluru climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
24.8
12.3
70
1
Feb
28.0
13.6
61
3
Mar
31.2
16.6
58
17
Apr
31.5
19.1
64
40
May
29.0
19.4
74
134
Jun
24.5
18.9
86
566
Jul
23.0
18.6
90
651
Aug
22.9
18.3
91
515
Sep
23.6
17.8
90
283
Oct
24.3
17.2
87
181
Nov
23.9
15.3
82
61
Dec
23.5
13.2
77
9
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Chikkamagaluru, adjusted for the town's elevation[5]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Chikkamagaluru
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, chilli pepper can be grown for the whole year in Chikkamagaluru, 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 651 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 (June to December), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Karnataka can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[6]
Which polyhouse suits Chikkamagaluru?
For polyhouse farming in Chikkamagaluru, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 23°C and 32°C through the year, Chikkamagaluru 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 651 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Sunlight peaks in March at about 6.6 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 January to April, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Chikkamagaluru
Based on Chikkamagaluru's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are chilli pepper (all year), capsicum (10 months) and tomato (10 months). Chilli pepper fits all year in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and broccoli 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 Chikkamagaluru.
Months each crop suits in Chikkamagaluru
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
Capsicum
May–Feb
Tomato
May–Feb
Cucumber
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
All year
Brinjal
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Jun–Feb
Broccoli
Nov–Dec
Strawberry
Nov–Jan
Rose
Jun–Feb
Gerbera
Jun–Feb
Carnation
Oct–Jan
Chrysanthemum
Jun–Feb
Anthurium
May–Oct
Orchids
May–Oct
Lilium
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.
₹8,169Spending per person per month, urban Karnataka, 2023–24[7]
200 kmto Bengaluru, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Karnataka spent an average of ₹8,169 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[7] Local demand in Chikkamagaluru may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Shivamogga, about 70 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Bengaluru is within a day's delivery, about 200 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Chikkamagaluru with Kryzen
We have built 38 projects in Karnataka so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Chikkamagaluru is about 550 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Chikkamagaluru
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Chikkamagaluru:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Chikkamagaluru: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Chikkamagaluru?
Yes, with the right structure. For Chikkamagaluru we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which polyhouse is best for Chikkamagaluru?
With April highs of about 32°C and 64% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Chikkamagaluru?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, tomato and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Chikkamagaluru?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Chikkamagaluru, 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 Chikkamagaluru?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 550 km away, and we have built 38 projects in Karnataka.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Karnataka?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Karnataka 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 Chikkamagaluru 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.
