Planning polyhouse farming in Gandhidham? Gandhidham is a mid-sized city in Kutch district, Gujarat, home to about 2.5 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 250 km from Ahmedabad. This guide works from Gandhidham's own monthly climate to suggest the protected structure, the crops to start with, and the months each crop is likely to do well.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Gandhidham
May is the hottest month in Gandhidham, with average daily highs of about 38°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 12°C.[3] The area gets about 535 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 179 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Gandhidham sits about 27 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Gandhidham falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Gandhidham climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
27.0
11.6
40
1
Feb
30.2
14.2
41
1
Mar
34.6
18.6
44
1
Apr
37.9
22.4
50
2
May
38.0
25.3
59
3
Jun
35.9
27.3
65
58
Jul
32.9
26.4
74
175
Aug
31.6
25.0
79
179
Sep
32.6
24.0
75
98
Oct
34.4
21.6
60
9
Nov
31.8
17.8
47
8
Dec
28.0
13.1
42
0
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Gandhidham. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Gandhidham
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, chilli pepper can be grown for the whole year in Gandhidham, 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
With only about 535 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 to September), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Gujarat can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Gandhidham?
For polyhouse farming in Gandhidham, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in March to June and October, with moderate humidity of about 56%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 38°C May afternoon down to roughly 33°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, which keeps herbs and vine crops going; lettuce will still struggle in the hottest weeks. Capsicum, cucumber and tomato do well in a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen. If you want one structure, decide by crop: greens all year point to Fan & Pad; vine crops point to a naturally ventilated house.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.2 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 November to February and September, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Gandhidham
Based on Gandhidham's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are chilli pepper (all year), capsicum (11 months) and tomato (10 months). Chilli pepper fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Gandhidham.
Months each crop suits in Gandhidham
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Dec–Feb
Jul–May
Tomato
Dec–Feb
Aug–May
Cucumber
Feb, Jul–Sep and Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Nov–Feb and Jul–Sep
All year
Brinjal
Feb, Jul–Sep and Nov
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Jan
Oct–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Rose
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Gerbera
Dec–Jan
Oct–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Jun–Nov
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–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.
₹7,198Spending per person per month, urban Gujarat, 2023–24[6]
250 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Gujarat spent an average of ₹7,198 per person per month in 2023–24, close to the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Gandhidham 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. Jamnagar, about 70 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Ahmedabad is within a day's delivery, about 250 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Gandhidham with Kryzen
We have built 12 projects in Gujarat so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Gandhidham is about 510 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Gandhidham
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Gandhidham:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Gandhidham: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Gandhidham?
Yes, with the right structure. For Gandhidham we would plan Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Gandhidham?
With May highs of about 38°C and 59% average humidity in that month, we would start with Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Gandhidham?
Going by the monthly climate, chilli pepper, capsicum and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Gandhidham?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Gandhidham, 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 Gandhidham?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 510 km away, and we have built 12 projects in Gujarat.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Gujarat?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Gujarat 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 Gandhidham farm project
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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.
