Planning polyhouse farming in Mangrol? Mangrol is a small town in Baran district, Rajasthan, home to about 25,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 370 km from Delhi. 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 Mangrol
May is the hottest month in Mangrol, with average daily highs of about 44°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 738 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in July at about 243 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Mangrol sits about 242 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Mangrol falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Mangrol climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
24.8
7.8
38
6
Feb
29.0
10.9
32
10
Mar
34.9
16.6
25
9
Apr
40.7
23.1
20
6
May
44.0
28.4
21
11
Jun
41.3
29.4
41
91
Jul
34.8
26.3
70
243
Aug
32.1
24.6
81
243
Sep
32.8
22.8
75
94
Oct
33.3
18.6
56
14
Nov
29.9
14.0
45
8
Dec
25.9
9.5
41
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Mangrol. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Mangrol
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Mangrol 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
Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 243 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 Rajasthan can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Mangrol?
For polyhouse farming in Mangrol, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Mangrol comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 44°C while average humidity is only about 27%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 44°C May afternoon down to roughly 32°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 243 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.2 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 February and September to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Mangrol
Based on Mangrol's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), tomato (8 months) and capsicum (7 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Mangrol.
Months each crop suits in Mangrol
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Aug–Dec
Cucumber
Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Jan
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Carnation
Jan
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Jul–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.
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[6]
370 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 Mangrol may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Kota, about 70 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Mangrol with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Mangrol is about 620 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Mangrol
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Mangrol:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Mangrol: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Mangrol?
Yes, with the right structure. For Mangrol 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 Mangrol?
With May highs of about 44°C and 21% 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 Mangrol?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, tomato and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Mangrol?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Mangrol, cucumber and tomato 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 Mangrol?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 620 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 Mangrol 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.
