Planning polyhouse farming in Kasaragod? Kasaragod is a town in Kasaragod district, Kerala, home to about 54,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 290 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 Kasaragod
March is the hottest month in Kasaragod, with average daily highs of about 32°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 23°C.[3] The area gets about 3,520 mm of rain a year, most of it in May to November, peaking in July at about 902 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in May to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Kasaragod sits about 19 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Kasaragod falls in the tropical monsoon zone (Am).[4]
Kasaragod climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
30.3
22.8
67
3
Feb
31.6
23.9
64
5
Mar
32.4
25.4
67
22
Apr
31.8
26.4
73
66
May
30.4
26.6
79
226
Jun
28.2
25.9
86
839
Jul
27.2
25.2
89
902
Aug
26.9
24.7
90
683
Sep
27.3
24.6
88
375
Oct
28.2
24.8
84
274
Nov
28.9
24.2
77
105
Dec
29.3
23.1
71
20
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Kasaragod. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Kasaragod
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for the whole year in Kasaragod, 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 902 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 (May to November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Kerala can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Kasaragod?
For polyhouse farming in Kasaragod, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 27°C and 32°C through the year, Kasaragod suits a naturally ventilated polyhouse for most crops. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely needed; spend the budget on good ventilation, insect net and a shade screen. Plan for heavy rain in July (about 902 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Sunlight peaks in March at about 6.5 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 December to April, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Kasaragod
Based on Kasaragod's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (all year), chilli pepper (all year) and brinjal (all year). Cucumber fits all year in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and chrysanthemum are hard to time here, so we would leave them out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Kasaragod.
Months each crop suits in Kasaragod
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
Capsicum
Jun–Jan
Tomato
Jul–Jan
Cucumber
All year
Chilli pepper
All year
Brinjal
All year
Lettuce
Difficult
Broccoli
Difficult
Strawberry
Difficult
Rose
Difficult
Gerbera
Difficult
Carnation
Difficult
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Anthurium
Jun–Dec
Orchids
Jun–Dec
Lilium
Difficult
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.
₹7,834Spending per person per month, urban Kerala, 2023–24[6]
290 kmto Bengaluru, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Kerala spent an average of ₹7,834 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Kasaragod may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Mangaluru, about 50 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Kasaragod with Kryzen
Kasaragod is about 620 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Kasaragod
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Kasaragod:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Kasaragod: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Kasaragod?
Yes, with the right structure. For Kasaragod we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in March to October, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Kasaragod?
With March highs of about 32°C and 67% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Kasaragod?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and brinjal have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Kasaragod?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Kasaragod, 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 Kasaragod?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 620 km away.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Kerala?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Kerala 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 Kasaragod 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.
