Planning polyhouse farming in Dhule? Dhule is a city of about 20.5 lakh people (Census 2011) in Maharashtra[1], about 280 km from Pune. We have used the monthly climate for Dhule 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 Dhule
May is the hottest month in Dhule, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 13°C.[2] The area gets about 767 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 199 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Dhule falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[3]
Dhule climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
30.4
12.7
35
3
Feb
34.0
15.7
28
3
Mar
37.9
19.6
25
9
Apr
41.7
23.7
26
5
May
42.5
25.9
36
11
Jun
36.2
25.3
62
131
Jul
31.4
23.6
78
199
Aug
30.1
22.6
83
184
Sep
30.6
22.2
82
158
Oct
31.4
19.6
69
43
Nov
31.0
16.1
58
18
Dec
30.3
13.5
44
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Dhule. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Dhule
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Dhule, 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 199 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 Maharashtra can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Dhule?
For polyhouse farming in Dhule, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Dhule comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 31%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°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 November to January and August to September 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 October to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Dhule
Based on Dhule's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are capsicum (all year), chilli pepper (all year) and tomato (11 months). Capsicum fits all year 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 Dhule.
Months each crop suits in Dhule
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov–Jan and Aug–Sep
All year
Tomato
Nov–Jan and Aug–Sep
Jun–Apr
Cucumber
Feb and Jul–Dec
Feb–Dec
Chilli pepper
Jul–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jul–Dec
Feb–Dec
Lettuce
Difficult
Jul–Apr
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
Difficult
Feb–Apr and Jun–Nov
Orchids
Difficult
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[5]
280 kmto Pune, 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.[5] A city of this size has hotels, restaurants, modern retail and quick-commerce stores within its own limits, so most harvests can be sold locally. Line up two or three buyers before planting and agree on grade and delivery days.
Polyhouse farming in Dhule with Kryzen
We have built 95 projects in Maharashtra so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Dhule is about 130 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Dhule
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Dhule:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Dhule: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Dhule?
Yes, with the right structure. For Dhule we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Dhule?
With May highs of about 43°C and 36% 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 Dhule?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, chilli pepper and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Dhule?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Dhule, capsicum 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 Dhule?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 130 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 Dhule 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.
