Planning polyhouse farming in Mahuva? Mahuva is a town in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, home to about 99,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 230 km from Ahmedabad. This guide works from Mahuva'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 Mahuva
May is the hottest month in Mahuva, with average daily highs of about 35°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 17°C.[3] The area gets about 907 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 310 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Mahuva falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Mahuva climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
26.9
17.4
53
1
Feb
28.8
18.7
51
1
Mar
31.8
21.9
50
1
Apr
34.4
25.1
54
1
May
34.7
27.1
63
3
Jun
32.0
28.0
76
170
Jul
29.8
26.8
84
310
Aug
29.0
25.8
86
233
Sep
29.7
25.6
82
156
Oct
31.1
25.2
69
22
Nov
30.1
22.7
62
7
Dec
28.0
19.3
57
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Mahuva. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Mahuva
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for 10 months a year in Mahuva, 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 July's 310 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 September), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Gujarat can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Mahuva?
For polyhouse farming in Mahuva, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 27°C and 35°C through the year, Mahuva 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 July (about 310 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.3 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 October to March, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Mahuva
Based on Mahuva's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (10 months), chilli pepper (9 months) and brinjal (9 months). Cucumber fits June to March 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 Mahuva.
Months each crop suits in Mahuva
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov–Feb and Aug–Sep
Aug–Apr
Tomato
Nov–Feb
Oct–Apr
Cucumber
Jun–Mar
All year
Chilli pepper
Jul–Mar
Jul–May
Brinjal
Jul–Mar
Jul–May
Lettuce
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Jan
Strawberry
Difficult
Difficult
Rose
Dec–Jan
Dec–Feb
Gerbera
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Jan
Chrysanthemum
Dec–Jan
Dec–Feb
Anthurium
Dec–Feb and Jul–Sep
Jul–May
Orchids
Dec–Feb and Jul–Sep
Jul–May
Lilium
Difficult
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.
₹7,198Spending per person per month, urban Gujarat, 2023–24[6]
230 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Gujarat spent an average of ₹7,198 per person per month in 2023–24, close to the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Mahuva may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Ahmedabad is within a day's delivery, about 230 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Mahuva with Kryzen
We have built 12 projects in Gujarat so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Mahuva is about 240 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Mahuva
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Mahuva:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Mahuva: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Mahuva?
Yes, with the right structure. For Mahuva we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to October, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Mahuva?
With May highs of about 35°C and 63% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Mahuva?
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 Mahuva?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Mahuva, 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 Mahuva?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 240 km away, and we have built 12 projects in Gujarat.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Gujarat?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Gujarat 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 Mahuva 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.
