Planning polyhouse farming in Kharar? Kharar is a town in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, Punjab, home to about 74,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 240 km from Delhi. This guide works from Kharar's own monthly climate to suggest the protected structure, the crops to start with, and the months each crop is likely to do well.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Kharar
May is the hottest month in Kharar, with average daily highs of about 40°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] The area gets about 1,095 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in August at about 282 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Kharar sits about 297 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Kharar falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Kharar climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
20.6
7.4
46
40
Feb
23.6
9.7
47
45
Mar
29.1
14.1
42
42
Apr
35.4
19.9
34
32
May
40.0
24.6
29
42
Jun
40.0
27.0
42
140
Jul
35.5
26.3
69
281
Aug
32.9
25.0
79
282
Sep
31.8
22.5
74
158
Oct
30.2
17.7
54
12
Nov
26.2
13.1
44
8
Dec
22.4
9.1
42
13
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Kharar, adjusted for the town's elevation[5]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Kharar
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Kharar chilli pepper can be grown for about 9 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 August's 282 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 (August), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Punjab can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[6]
Which polyhouse suits Kharar?
For polyhouse farming in Kharar, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Kharar comes with dry air. In May to June, average highs reach 40°C while average humidity is only about 36%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°C May afternoon down to roughly 29°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 August (about 282 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.3 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 March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Kharar
Based on Kharar's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are chilli pepper (9 months), capsicum (8 months) and tomato (8 months). Chilli pepper fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Kharar.
Months each crop suits in Kharar
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Feb–May and Aug–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–Oct
Chilli pepper
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–Oct
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Rose
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Feb and Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Apr–Jun and Aug–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Apr–Jun and Aug–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.
₹7,383Spending per person per month, urban Punjab, 2023–24[7]
240 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Punjab spent an average of ₹7,383 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[7] Local demand in Kharar may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Mohali, about 10 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 240 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Kharar with Kryzen
We have built 4 projects in Punjab so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Kharar is about 1,220 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Kharar
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Kharar:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Kharar: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Kharar?
Yes, with the right structure. For Kharar 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 Kharar?
With May highs of about 40°C and 29% 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 Kharar?
Going by the monthly climate, chilli pepper, capsicum and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Kharar?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Kharar, chilli pepper 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 Kharar?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,220 km away, and we have built 4 projects in Punjab.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Punjab?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Punjab 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 Kharar farm project
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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.
