Planning polyhouse farming in Mapusa? Mapusa is a town in North Goa district, Goa, home to about 40,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 330 km from Pune. We have used the monthly climate for Mapusa 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 Mapusa
April is the hottest month in Mapusa, with average daily highs of about 32°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 23°C.[3] The area gets about 2,202 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in July at about 625 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to October, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Mapusa sits about 15 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Mapusa falls in the tropical monsoon zone (Am).[4]
Mapusa climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
29.9
22.8
60
1
Feb
30.7
23.5
60
1
Mar
31.6
24.9
65
9
Apr
32.2
26.3
68
16
May
31.5
27.3
73
75
Jun
28.9
27.0
84
583
Jul
27.7
26.2
87
625
Aug
27.4
25.6
88
454
Sep
27.7
25.5
86
267
Oct
29.1
25.2
80
140
Nov
30.0
24.1
70
27
Dec
30.2
23.1
63
4
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Mapusa. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Mapusa
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for the whole year in Mapusa, 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 625 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 October), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Goa can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Mapusa?
For polyhouse farming in Mapusa, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 27°C and 32°C through the year, Mapusa 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 625 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 November to May, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Mapusa
Based on Mapusa's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (all year), chilli pepper (all year) and brinjal (all year). Cucumber fits all year in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and chrysanthemum 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 Mapusa.
Months each crop suits in Mapusa
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
Capsicum
Jul–Feb
Tomato
Sep–Feb
Cucumber
All year
Chilli pepper
All year
Brinjal
All year
Lettuce
Difficult
Broccoli
Difficult
Strawberry
Difficult
Rose
Difficult
Gerbera
Difficult
Carnation
Difficult
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Anthurium
Jan and Jun–Nov
Orchids
Jan and Jun–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
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.
₹9,782Spending per person per month, urban Goa, 2023–24[6]
330 kmto Pune, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Goa spent an average of ₹9,782 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Mapusa may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Belagavi, about 80 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Mapusa with Kryzen
We have built 3 projects in Goa so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Mapusa is about 260 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Mapusa
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Mapusa:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Mapusa: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Mapusa?
Yes, with the right structure. For Mapusa we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in March to October, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Mapusa?
With April highs of about 32°C and 68% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Mapusa?
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 Mapusa?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Mapusa, 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 Mapusa?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 260 km away, and we have built 3 projects in Goa.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Goa?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Goa 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 Mapusa 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.
