Planning polyhouse farming in Kozhikode? Kozhikode is a large city in Kozhikode district, Kerala, home to about 5.5 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 270 km from Bengaluru. This guide works from Kozhikode'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 Kozhikode
March is the hottest month in Kozhikode, with average daily highs of about 34°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 23°C.[3] The area gets about 2,606 mm of rain a year, most of it in May to November, peaking in June at about 581 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in April to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Kozhikode sits about 1 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Kozhikode falls in the tropical monsoon zone (Am).[4]
Kozhikode climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
31.7
22.9
66
4
Feb
33.1
23.8
63
7
Mar
33.7
25.3
66
29
Apr
32.7
26.2
75
87
May
31.0
26.4
81
230
Jun
28.8
25.7
87
581
Jul
27.7
24.9
90
577
Aug
27.6
24.5
90
417
Sep
28.1
24.5
88
272
Oct
28.8
24.8
85
256
Nov
29.5
24.4
79
121
Dec
30.3
23.2
72
25
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Kozhikode, 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 Kozhikode
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for the whole year in Kozhikode, 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 June's 581 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 (April 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.[6]
Which polyhouse suits Kozhikode?
For polyhouse farming in Kozhikode, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 28°C and 34°C through the year, Kozhikode 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 June (about 581 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 Kozhikode
Based on Kozhikode's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (all year), chilli pepper (10 months) and brinjal (10 months). 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 Kozhikode.
Months each crop suits in Kozhikode
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
May–Dec
All year
Tomato
Jul–Dec
Jul–Mar
Cucumber
All year
All year
Chilli pepper
Apr–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Apr–Jan
All year
Lettuce
Aug
Nov–Feb and Aug–Sep
Broccoli
Difficult
Difficult
Strawberry
Difficult
Difficult
Rose
Difficult
Difficult
Gerbera
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Carnation
Difficult
Difficult
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Difficult
Anthurium
Jun–Nov
All year
Orchids
Jun–Nov
All year
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.
₹7,834Spending per person per month, urban Kerala, 2023–24[7]
270 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.[7] Kozhikode 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 Kozhikode with Kryzen
Kozhikode is about 770 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Kozhikode
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Kozhikode:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Kozhikode: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Kozhikode?
Yes, with the right structure. For Kozhikode we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in March to July and October, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Kozhikode?
With March highs of about 34°C and 66% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Kozhikode?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, cucumber and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Kozhikode?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Kozhikode, 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 Kozhikode?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 770 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 Kozhikode 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.
