Planning polyhouse farming in Hindupur? Hindupur is a mid-sized city in Anantapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, home to about 1.5 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 100 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 Hindupur
April is the hottest month in Hindupur, with average daily highs of about 38°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 15°C.[2] The area gets about 715 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are September to October, peaking in September at about 138 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in September to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Hindupur sits about 621 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Hindupur falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[3]
Hindupur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
29.9
14.6
59
3
Feb
33.5
16.8
44
3
Mar
36.6
20.6
37
15
Apr
37.5
23.5
42
36
May
35.3
23.2
56
83
Jun
31.1
21.3
70
71
Jul
30.1
20.7
72
86
Aug
29.8
20.4
74
94
Sep
29.4
20.1
77
138
Oct
28.7
19.3
78
123
Nov
27.7
17.0
77
52
Dec
27.7
14.8
71
11
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Hindupur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Hindupur
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Hindupur, 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 September's 138 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 (September to November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Andhra Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Hindupur?
For polyhouse farming in Hindupur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in February to May, with moderate humidity of about 45%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 38°C April afternoon down to roughly 29°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. 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 April at about 6.8 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 June to August, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Hindupur
Based on Hindupur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are capsicum (all year), tomato (all year) and cucumber (all year). 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 Hindupur.
Months each crop suits in Hindupur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jul–Jan
All year
Tomato
Jul–Jan
All year
Cucumber
Jun–Feb
All year
Chilli pepper
Jun–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jun–Jan
All year
Lettuce
Nov–Dec
Jun–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Jan
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Rose
Nov–Dec
Jun–Mar
Gerbera
Nov–Dec
Jun–Apr
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Nov–Dec
Jun–Mar
Anthurium
Aug–Nov
Feb–Nov
Orchids
Aug–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
Nov–Jan
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.
₹7,341Spending per person per month, urban Andhra Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
100 kmto Bengaluru, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 1.3 lakh people in Hindupur in 2001 and 1.5 lakh in 2011, a rise of 21%. In 1991 it was 1.1 lakh.[1] Urban households in Andhra Pradesh spent an average of ₹7,341 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Hindupur 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. Tumkur, 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 100 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Hindupur with Kryzen
We have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Hindupur is about 600 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Hindupur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Hindupur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Hindupur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Hindupur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Hindupur 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, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Hindupur?
With April 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 Hindupur?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, tomato and cucumber have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Hindupur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Hindupur, capsicum and tomato 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 Hindupur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 600 km away, and we have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Andhra Pradesh 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 Hindupur 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.
