Planning polyhouse farming in Magadi? Magadi is a small town in Bengaluru South District, Karnataka, home to about 28,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 40 km from Bengaluru. We have used the monthly climate for Magadi 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 Magadi
April is the hottest month in Magadi, with average daily highs of about 35°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 14°C.[3] The area gets about 844 mm of rain a year, most of it in May and July to October, peaking in September at about 152 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Magadi sits about 925 m above sea level, so nights run cooler than in the plains around it.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Magadi falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Magadi climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
28.7
13.5
63
2
Feb
32.0
15.0
51
5
Mar
35.0
18.6
44
17
Apr
35.4
21.3
49
57
May
32.8
21.2
64
110
Jun
29.0
19.6
75
76
Jul
28.1
19.0
77
100
Aug
27.8
18.8
79
113
Sep
27.6
18.7
80
152
Oct
27.1
18.0
81
141
Nov
26.3
15.9
79
56
Dec
26.5
13.9
74
15
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Magadi. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Magadi
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for 10 months a year in Magadi, 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 September's 152 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 (June to November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Karnataka can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Magadi?
For polyhouse farming in Magadi, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 26°C and 35°C through the year, Magadi 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. Sunlight peaks in March 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 and June, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Magadi
Based on Magadi's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (10 months), chilli pepper (10 months) and brinjal (10 months). Cucumber fits May to February in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. 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 Magadi.
Months each crop suits in Magadi
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jun–Jan
All year
Tomato
Jun–Jan
All year
Cucumber
May–Feb
All year
Chilli pepper
May–Feb
All year
Brinjal
May–Feb
All year
Lettuce
Aug–Dec
All year
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Jan
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Feb
Rose
Aug–Dec
All year
Gerbera
Aug–Dec
All year
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Aug–Dec
All year
Anthurium
Jun–Nov
Mar–Nov
Orchids
Jun–Nov
Mar–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
Nov–Jan
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.
₹8,169Spending per person per month, urban Karnataka, 2023–24[6]
40 kmto Bengaluru, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Karnataka spent an average of ₹8,169 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Magadi may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Bengaluru, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Bengaluru is within a day's delivery, about 40 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Magadi with Kryzen
We have built 38 projects in Karnataka so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Magadi is about 660 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Magadi
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Magadi:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Magadi: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Magadi?
Yes, with the right structure. For Magadi we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which polyhouse is best for Magadi?
With April highs of about 35°C and 49% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Magadi?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, tomato and cucumber have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Magadi?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Magadi, 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 Magadi?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 660 km away, and we have built 38 projects in Karnataka.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Karnataka?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Karnataka 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 Magadi 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.
