Planning polyhouse farming in Manendragarh? Manendragarh is a small town in Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, home to about 33,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 640 km from Kolkata. Below we use the town's monthly temperatures, humidity and rainfall to work out which structure fits, which crops to grow and in which months, before you spend on construction.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Manendragarh
May is the hottest month in Manendragarh, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[3] The area gets about 1,258 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in August at about 337 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to October, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Manendragarh falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Manendragarh climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
25.2
8.9
46
21
Feb
29.4
12.5
39
20
Mar
34.4
17.5
31
27
Apr
39.4
22.8
26
27
May
41.8
26.4
28
35
Jun
36.8
26.2
55
181
Jul
30.4
23.6
83
316
Aug
29.1
23.1
88
337
Sep
28.8
22.0
87
215
Oct
27.9
18.1
77
64
Nov
26.2
13.2
65
8
Dec
24.8
9.5
55
7
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Manendragarh. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Manendragarh
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for 10 months a year in Manendragarh, 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 August's 337 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 (July to October), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Chhattisgarh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Manendragarh?
For polyhouse farming in Manendragarh, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Manendragarh comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 27%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°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 February and July to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in August (about 337 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.8 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 and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Manendragarh
Based on Manendragarh's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are capsicum (10 months), chilli pepper (10 months) and lettuce (10 months). Capsicum fits February to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Manendragarh.
Months each crop suits in Manendragarh
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Jul–Dec
Feb–Apr and Jul–Dec
Cucumber
Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Chilli pepper
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Brinjal
Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Lettuce
Oct–Jan
Jul–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec
Nov–Feb
Rose
Oct–Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Oct–Dec
Feb–Apr and Aug–Dec
Carnation
Dec
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Oct–Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Aug–Oct
Mar–Oct
Orchids
Aug–Oct
Mar–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
Nov–Mar
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.
₹5,114Spending per person per month, urban Chhattisgarh, 2023–24[6]
640 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Chhattisgarh spent an average of ₹5,114 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Manendragarh may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Manendragarh with Kryzen
We have built 3 projects in Chhattisgarh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Manendragarh is about 800 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Manendragarh
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Manendragarh:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Manendragarh: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Manendragarh?
Yes, with the right structure. For Manendragarh we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Manendragarh?
With May highs of about 42°C and 28% 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 Manendragarh?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, chilli pepper and lettuce have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Manendragarh?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Manendragarh, capsicum 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 Manendragarh?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 800 km away, and we have built 3 projects in Chhattisgarh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Chhattisgarh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Chhattisgarh 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 Manendragarh 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.
