Planning polyhouse farming in Jammu? Jammu is a large city in Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, home to about 5.8 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 510 km from Delhi. 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 Jammu
June is the hottest month in Jammu, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] The area gets about 919 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are July to August, peaking in July at about 247 mm. Jammu sits about 327 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Jammu falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Jammu climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
18.0
6.9
44
40
Feb
21.2
9.1
48
57
Mar
27.1
13.7
45
63
Apr
33.7
19.2
37
40
May
39.8
24.6
26
27
Jun
40.8
27.8
33
82
Jul
36.5
27.1
59
247
Aug
33.5
25.5
70
218
Sep
32.6
22.8
62
93
Oct
30.3
17.9
44
16
Nov
25.1
13.0
37
14
Dec
20.3
9.0
37
22
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Jammu. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Jammu
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Jammu cucumber can be grown for about 8 months a year under cover, longer than in the open field.
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 247 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.
4
Less pesticides
Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Jammu and Kashmir can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Jammu?
For polyhouse farming in Jammu, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Jammu comes with dry air. In May to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 30%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°C June afternoon down to roughly 30°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from March and October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 247 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. 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 March to April and September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Jammu
Based on Jammu's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (8 months), chilli pepper (8 months) and lettuce (8 months). Cucumber fits March to October with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Jammu.
Months each crop suits in Jammu
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Cucumber
Mar–Apr and Aug–Oct
Mar–Oct
Chilli pepper
Mar and Sep–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Sep–Oct
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lettuce
Nov–Mar
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Rose
Mar and Nov
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Mar and Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Feb and Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Mar and Nov
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Apr–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Apr–May and Jul–Oct
Lilium
Feb and 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.
₹6,375Spending per person per month, urban Jammu and Kashmir, 2023–24[6]
510 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Jammu and Kashmir spent an average of ₹6,375 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Jammu 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 Jammu with Kryzen
We have built one project in Jammu and Kashmir so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Jammu is about 1,420 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Jammu
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Jammu:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Jammu: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Jammu?
Yes, with the right structure. For Jammu we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to August, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Jammu?
With June highs of about 41°C and 33% 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 Jammu?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and lettuce have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Jammu?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Jammu, cucumber 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 Jammu?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 1,420 km away, and we have built one project in Jammu and Kashmir.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Jammu and Kashmir?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu 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.
