Planning polyhouse farming in Hazaribagh? Hazaribagh is a mid-sized city in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, home to about 1.5 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 340 km from Kolkata. We have used the monthly climate for Hazaribagh 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 Hazaribagh
May is the hottest month in Hazaribagh, with average daily highs of about 38°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] The area gets about 1,217 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 319 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to October, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Hazaribagh sits about 610 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Hazaribagh falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]
Hazaribagh climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
20.4
7.0
59
14
Feb
25.0
10.6
52
15
Mar
30.9
15.7
41
17
Apr
36.7
21.1
34
23
May
38.4
24.2
42
57
Jun
34.8
25.0
61
193
Jul
29.7
23.3
82
319
Aug
28.5
22.9
87
285
Sep
27.8
21.9
87
207
Oct
26.4
18.1
79
76
Nov
23.5
12.6
71
5
Dec
20.4
8.2
66
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Hazaribagh, adjusted for the town's elevation[4]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Hazaribagh
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, tomato can be grown for 10 months a year in Hazaribagh, 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 319 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 Jharkhand can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Hazaribagh?
For polyhouse farming in Hazaribagh, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in April to June, with moderate humidity of about 46%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 38°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°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.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 319 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.3 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 October, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Hazaribagh
Based on Hazaribagh's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are tomato (10 months), lettuce (10 months) and capsicum (9 months). Tomato fits February to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Hazaribagh.
Months each crop suits in Hazaribagh
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Mar and Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Tomato
Feb–Mar and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Chilli pepper
Mar and Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Lettuce
Sep–Feb
Jul–Apr
Broccoli
Nov–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Nov–Feb
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb and Oct–Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb and Sep–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jul–Nov
Carnation
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb and Oct–Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Orchids
Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Lilium
Nov–Dec
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.
₹5,455Spending per person per month, urban Jharkhand, 2023–24[6]
340 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Jharkhand spent an average of ₹5,455 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Hazaribagh 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 Hazaribagh with Kryzen
We have built 2 projects in Jharkhand so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Hazaribagh is about 1,130 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Hazaribagh
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Hazaribagh:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Hazaribagh: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Hazaribagh?
Yes, with the right structure. For Hazaribagh 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 May to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Hazaribagh?
With May highs of about 38°C and 42% 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 Hazaribagh?
Going by the monthly climate, tomato, lettuce and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Hazaribagh?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Hazaribagh, tomato and lettuce 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 Hazaribagh?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,130 km away, and we have built 2 projects in Jharkhand.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Jharkhand?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Jharkhand 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 Hazaribagh 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.
