Planning polyhouse farming in Lucknow? Lucknow is a city of about 28.2 lakh people (Census 2011) in Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh[1], about 420 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Lucknow to plan a structure, a growing system and a crop calendar, so you can compare them with your own plot and buyers.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Lucknow
May is the hottest month in Lucknow, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 7°C.[2] The area gets about 916 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 283 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Lucknow sits about 123 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Lucknow falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]
Lucknow climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.3
7.1
48
19
Feb
27.0
10.7
42
19
Mar
33.9
16.3
31
12
Apr
40.3
23.2
22
10
May
43.1
28.1
24
27
Jun
41.4
30.0
40
116
Jul
34.7
27.3
72
283
Aug
32.8
25.9
81
235
Sep
32.2
24.0
78
155
Oct
31.1
19.1
64
29
Nov
27.3
13.3
54
4
Dec
23.1
8.6
50
7
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Lucknow. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Lucknow
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Lucknow cucumber can be grown for about 7 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 July's 283 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 to September), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Uttar Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Lucknow?
For polyhouse farming in Lucknow, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Lucknow comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 29%. 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 July (about 283 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.7 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 October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Lucknow
Based on Lucknow's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (7 months), chilli pepper (7 months) and lettuce (7 months). Cucumber fits March to May and July to October with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Lucknow.
Months each crop suits in Lucknow
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Chilli pepper
Aug–Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Aug–Oct
Mar–Apr and Jul–Oct
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb and Nov
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Carnation
Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Feb and Nov
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–Apr 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.
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
420 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Uttar Pradesh spent an average of ₹5,474 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] A city of this size has hotels, restaurants, modern retail and quick-commerce stores within its own limits, so most harvests can be sold locally. Line up two or three buyers before planting and agree on grade and delivery days.
Polyhouse farming in Lucknow with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Lucknow is about 960 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Lucknow
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Lucknow:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Lucknow: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Lucknow?
Yes, with the right structure. For Lucknow 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 Lucknow?
With May highs of about 43°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 Lucknow?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and lettuce have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Lucknow?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Lucknow, 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 Lucknow?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 960 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Uttar 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.
Discuss your Lucknow 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.
