Planning polyhouse farming in Lalsot? Lalsot is a small town in Rajasthan, home to about 34,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 240 km from Delhi. This guide works from Lalsot'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 Lalsot
May is the hottest month in Lalsot, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] The area gets about 622 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 208 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Lalsot falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Lalsot climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.3
7.1
38
6
Feb
27.6
10.2
33
10
Mar
33.6
16.1
27
10
Apr
39.7
22.7
20
8
May
42.9
27.8
22
16
Jun
41.3
29.4
39
73
Jul
35.7
26.6
66
189
Aug
32.9
24.8
77
208
Sep
33.5
22.7
70
78
Oct
33.3
18.6
50
14
Nov
29.2
14.0
39
6
Dec
24.6
9.0
38
4
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Lalsot. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Lalsot
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Lalsot cucumber 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
With only about 622 mm of rain a year here, drip irrigation under cover saves water: less is lost to evaporation and run-off than in the open field.
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 Rajasthan can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Lalsot?
For polyhouse farming in Lalsot, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Lalsot comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 27%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May afternoon down to roughly 31°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, which keeps herbs and vine crops going; lettuce will still struggle in the hottest weeks. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in August (about 208 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 February to March and September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Lalsot
Based on Lalsot's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), tomato (7 months) and chilli pepper (7 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Lalsot.
Months each crop suits in Lalsot
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Aug–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Aug and Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Aug and Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Carnation
Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Jul–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
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.
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[6]
240 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Rajasthan spent an average of ₹6,640 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Lalsot may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Jaipur, about 70 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 Lalsot with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Lalsot is about 750 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Lalsot
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Lalsot:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Lalsot: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Lalsot?
Yes, with the right structure. For Lalsot we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Lalsot?
With May highs of about 43°C and 22% 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 Lalsot?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, tomato and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Lalsot?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Lalsot, cucumber and tomato 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 Lalsot?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 750 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Rajasthan.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Rajasthan?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Rajasthan 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 Lalsot 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.
