Planning polyhouse farming in Kovvur? Kovvur is a small town in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, home to about 40,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 350 km from Hyderabad. This guide works from Kovvur'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 Kovvur
April is the hottest month in Kovvur, with average daily highs of about 39°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 17°C.[2] The area gets about 1,173 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in October at about 220 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Kovvur sits about 9 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Kovvur falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Kovvur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
29.9
17.3
70
5
Feb
33.3
19.0
64
9
Mar
36.9
22.1
59
11
Apr
38.5
24.8
59
25
May
37.9
26.8
62
58
Jun
33.6
26.0
73
154
Jul
31.2
24.8
81
205
Aug
30.0
24.3
86
194
Sep
29.9
24.2
87
201
Oct
29.9
23.1
84
220
Nov
28.8
20.1
80
70
Dec
28.3
17.7
75
21
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Kovvur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Kovvur
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for the whole year in Kovvur, 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 October's 220 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 December), 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 Kovvur?
For polyhouse farming in Kovvur, 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 June, with moderate humidity of about 63%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 39°C April afternoon down to roughly 33°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, which keeps herbs and vine crops going; lettuce will still struggle in the hottest weeks. 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.
Plan for heavy rain in October (about 220 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 Kovvur
Based on Kovvur'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 with Fan & Pad cooling. Lilium and carnation 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 Kovvur.
Months each crop suits in Kovvur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Aug–Jan
Jun–Mar
Tomato
Aug–Jan
Jul–Mar
Cucumber
Jun–Feb
All year
Chilli pepper
Jul–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jul–Jan
All year
Lettuce
Difficult
Aug–Feb
Broccoli
Difficult
Difficult
Strawberry
Difficult
Difficult
Rose
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Gerbera
Difficult
Oct–Feb
Carnation
Difficult
Difficult
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Anthurium
Aug–Jan
Jun–Mar
Orchids
Aug–Jan
Jun–Mar
Lilium
Difficult
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.
₹7,341Spending per person per month, urban Andhra Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
350 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 39,000 people in Kovvur in 2001 and 40,000 in 2011, about the same. In 1991 it was 36,000.[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] Local demand in Kovvur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Rajahmundry, about 10 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Kovvur with Kryzen
We have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Kovvur is about 740 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Kovvur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Kovvur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Kovvur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Kovvur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Kovvur 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 March to July, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Kovvur?
With April highs of about 39°C and 59% 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 Kovvur?
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 Kovvur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Kovvur, 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 Kovvur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 740 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.
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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.
