Planning polyhouse farming in Losal? Losal is a small town in Sikar district, Rajasthan, home to about 29,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 260 km from Delhi. This guide works from Losal'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 Losal
May is the hottest month in Losal, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 472 mm a year. Water for the farm will come from a borewell, well, tanker or municipal supply, so test its salts (EC) and hardness before choosing the system. Losal sits about 410 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Losal falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[4]
Losal climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.5
6.9
36
5
Feb
25.5
9.9
32
11
Mar
31.6
15.8
27
11
Apr
37.6
21.9
22
11
May
41.1
26.6
24
22
Jun
40.4
28.9
37
59
Jul
36.7
27.2
57
143
Aug
34.5
25.2
66
137
Sep
34.9
23.1
57
57
Oct
33.5
19.0
37
9
Nov
28.2
13.8
34
4
Dec
23.3
8.8
34
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Losal. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Losal
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Losal 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 472 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, 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 Losal?
For polyhouse farming in Losal, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Losal comes with dry air. In May to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 31%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°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 November and costs less to run.
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 March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Losal
Based on Losal's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), chilli pepper (8 months) and brinjal (8 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Losal.
Months each crop suits in Losal
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 Oct–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lilium
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.
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[6]
260 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 Losal may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Sikar, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Losal with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Losal is about 830 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Losal
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Losal:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Losal: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Losal?
Yes, with the right structure. For Losal 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 Losal?
With May highs of about 41°C and 24% 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 Losal?
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 Losal?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Losal, 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 Losal?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 830 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 Losal 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.
