Planning polyhouse farming in Jagdalpur? Jagdalpur is a mid-sized city in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, home to about 1.3 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 420 km from Hyderabad. We have used the monthly climate for Jagdalpur 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 Jagdalpur
May is the hottest month in Jagdalpur, with average daily highs of about 39°C. December has the coolest nights, averaging 11°C.[2] The area gets about 1,551 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in August at about 382 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Jagdalpur sits about 552 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Jagdalpur falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Jagdalpur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
26.1
11.6
61
10
Feb
30.9
14.8
49
7
Mar
35.5
19.6
41
23
Apr
38.3
23.2
43
51
May
38.5
25.0
47
71
Jun
31.9
23.6
72
228
Jul
28.1
22.2
87
377
Aug
27.5
21.9
90
382
Sep
27.8
21.6
89
269
Oct
27.4
19.0
84
104
Nov
25.5
14.5
81
20
Dec
24.2
11.4
74
9
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Jagdalpur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Jagdalpur
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, tomato can be grown for the whole year in Jagdalpur, 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 August's 382 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 November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Chhattisgarh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Jagdalpur?
For polyhouse farming in Jagdalpur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Jagdalpur comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 39°C while average humidity is only about 45%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 39°C May afternoon down to roughly 31°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 January to February and July to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in August (about 382 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.6 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 November to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Jagdalpur
Based on Jagdalpur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are tomato (all year), capsicum (11 months) and chilli pepper (11 months). Tomato fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Jagdalpur.
Months each crop suits in Jagdalpur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jan–Feb and Jul–Nov
Jan–Nov
Tomato
Jul–Feb
All year
Cucumber
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Jan–Feb and Jun–Nov
Jan–Nov
Brinjal
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Aug–Jan
Jun–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Dec
Nov–Feb
Rose
Oct–Jan
Oct–Mar
Gerbera
Aug–Jan
Jul–Mar
Carnation
Dec
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Oct–Jan
Oct–Mar
Anthurium
Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Orchids
Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
Nov–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.
₹5,114Spending per person per month, urban Chhattisgarh, 2023–24[5]
420 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Chhattisgarh spent an average of ₹5,114 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Jagdalpur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Jagdalpur with Kryzen
We have built 3 projects in Chhattisgarh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Jagdalpur is about 710 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Jagdalpur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Jagdalpur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Jagdalpur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Jagdalpur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Jagdalpur we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to May, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Jagdalpur?
With May highs of about 39°C and 47% 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 Jagdalpur?
Going by the monthly climate, tomato, capsicum and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Jagdalpur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Jagdalpur, tomato 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 Jagdalpur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 710 km away, and we have built 3 projects in Chhattisgarh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Chhattisgarh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Chhattisgarh 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 Jagdalpur 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.
